Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University is an Australian public university with a main campus in Darwin and eight satellite campuses in some metropolitan and regional areas. It was established in 2003 after the merger of Northern Territory University, the Menzies School of Health Research, and Centralian College.

Darwin Community College, founded in 1974 and renamed Darwin Institute of Technology in 1984, was a combined College of Advanced Education and a TAFE College. It was situated on what is now the Casuarina Campus, although it used other buildings at various times in Darwin. By the time of the formation of the Northern Territory University, it gave degrees in arts, education, business and applied science.

Charles Darwin University is unique. As a truly international university, students, staff, academic and research endeavours are globally connected and respected. No other single Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, with the Northern Territory campus locations showcasing the best of a tropical cosmopolitan lifestyle, right on Asia’s doorstep. In a relatively short time, CDU has developed a reputation as one of the most innovative teaching and learning, and most research-intensive universities in Australia.

Charles Darwin University - Accommodation

Casuarina accommodation

Right on campus, International House Darwin is part of the network of International Houses in Australia and overseas, IHD, on Casuarina campus offers both local and international students a residential community. IHD is a way of life. People come together to learn within community. Their relationships and daily interaction shape not just studies and careers but personal journeys and futures.

Katherine accommodation

Katherine Student Accommodation (KSA) and its grounds are available for our guests’ enjoyment, including a recreation room, dining room, sports oval, training and conference facilities and pool. The facilities are available to all residents whether living here on a short or long-term stay or any school groups or conference groups.

Alice Springs accommodation

The Alice Springs Student Accommodation provides accommodation for CDU students, students from other universities undertaking placement, CDU staff and visiting guests, and groups. We offer twin share and sole occupancy rooms across two houses, as well as communal kitchen areas, a self-service laundry and access to WiFi via the CDU/Eduroam network.

Accommodation services

Choose to live on or off-campus while you study with CDU. Whether you are moving interstate or to Australia from a different country, you’ll find your home away from home. And if you’re just visiting the campus for a placement or trade block, you can take advantage of the short-term accommodation options available to you.

Stuents

10848

Total Faculty

372

Schoolarship

Yes

Rank

701

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Student associations

Students are represented by the CDU Student Council , and postgraduate students by the CDU Postgraduate Student Association, a member of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations. Multiple student associations also exist for the individual schools, including the CDU Law Students’ Society, associated with the Australian Law Students’ Association, and the CDU Business Students’ Association. These student groups offer academic, career and professional support to their members, as well as organising social events throughout the year.