High school to uni

The path to university study isn’t always linear. Not everybody goes straight from high school into higher education.

What’s the difference between a Certificate I, II, III, IV and Diploma? Which is right for me? Do I have start at the beginning or can I skip a few levels? Here, we break down the options and simplify your choices.

It's your last year of high school. Maybe you know exactly what tertiary studies you want to pursue, or maybe you're still deciding or keen to take a break. The question is, to gap year or not gap year?

Making the leap from high school to university can be like Harry Potter moving from his cupboard underneath the stairs to the Hogwarts Castle. Going between two completely different worlds! Don't worry, we've broken down the main differences for you.

NT local Shannon has graduated with great memories from her time at CDU: she travelled to Indonesia on a research trip, made lots of new friends with social clubs, and studied hard to finish a Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering (Civil & Structural).

Muriel Scholz moved from Katherine to begin studying a  Bachelor of Science at CDU and has chosen to live on campus at  International House Darwin (IHD). She loves to socialise with the domestic and international CDU students who also reside at IHD  and shares her experience about making life-long friends at uni.

It’s no secret that a university degree is a considerable investment. Aside from the course cost, your income could also take a hit if you need to cut down on your working hours.

Stephanie hopes to use the knowledge and experiences gained while studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies to initiate social change. 

Six real uni students on why they chose their courses, what attracted them to CDU and how they found the jump from high school to uni life.