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Why choose CDU?
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Five-star Australian university for employment outcomes
According to The Good Universities Guide 2024 CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes
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100% flexible study options that suit you
With over 30 years of experience in online and distance education, we know how to support your flexible learning
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#5 Australian university for first-in-family study
The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a leader in providing first-generation university education
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Scholarships
Find a scholarshipCDU is committed to providing opportunities to students through our scholarship program. Scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the university to assist students with the financial burden of studying.
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Our locations
ExploreFrom our Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston locations down to Alice Springs and Sydney, find out what our campuses and centres have available to you.
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Student life
Find out moreWhether you are looking for flexible study to juggle work and family, or want to get involved with clubs and societies, there's something for everyone at CDU.
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Open Day
Discover CDU’s range of degrees, TAFE training and short courses delivered on campus and online. Chat with our friendly staff and participate in campus tours and workshops, while enjoying local food stalls and entertainment.
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Graduations
CDU takes great pride in sharing this opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge publicly your achievement in a graduation ceremony.
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Fee-Free TAFE courses
Don't miss the opportunity to gain a free qualification with the Territory's largest training provider.
Find out moreFirst Nations Leadership
Indigenous Leadership and Regional Outreach, is an Aboriginal led Portfolio dedicated to Indigenous capacity building in Indigenous research and community engagement.
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Australian Defence Force (ADF)
CDU offers over 300 TAFE and university courses, many with fee-exemptions or academic entry options, for serving, transitioning or former ADF members.
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CDU graduate teaches Territorians visual arts in games design
Read more about CDU graduate teaches Territorians visual arts in games designThe sky’s the limit for a Charles Darwin University (CDU) arts alumnus who is now teaching visual and digital skills at a Darwin-based game design company.
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A ‘Foxy’ move: From school drop out to Doctor of Letters
Read more about A ‘Foxy’ move: From school drop out to Doctor of LettersJohn ‘Foxy’ Robinson AO has come a long way from leaving school at 13, to now receiving an honorary doctorate from Charles Darwin University.
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First Nations health graduate leads the way in mastering CDU double degree
Read more about First Nations health graduate leads the way in mastering CDU double degreeTeegan Wattam is carving history with every step she takes across the graduation stage this week. It will be the first time a First Nations graduate has received Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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Research and Innovation
We are a research-intensive university with a commitment to building collaborative, co-designed research support. Concentrated within the central unit of Research and Innovation, we provide high-quality support and administration of research and consultancy projects, from conception to completion.
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