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A unique Australian study journey starts here

With campuses in tropical Darwin, Australia's Red Centre and iconic Sydney, your education will be an unforgettable experience

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Why choose CDU?

  • Five-star Australian university for employment outcomes

    According to The Good Universities Guide 2024 CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes

  • 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

  • #5 Australian university for first-in-family study

    The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a leader in providing first-generation university education

Why choose CDU?

  • Five-star Australian university for employment outcomes

    According to The Good Universities Guide 2024 CDU ranks as a leader for graduate employment outcomes

  • Kickstart your career by graduating job ready

    With ample opportunities for industry networking, work placements and professional development, CDU students graduate career confident and job ready

  • #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

    CDU 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

    From 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

    Whether 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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The campus is the home of the CDU Library, CDU Art Gallery, NT Library, and Territory FM; and features learning and teaching areas, open plan workspaces, a grand staircase, and an interactive theatre room.

The campus is also less than a 20-minute drive to the Darwin International airport, and to the nearest shopping centre at Casuarina Square.

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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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