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Charles Darwin University (00300K)

Charles Darwin University helps students achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their lives and those around them

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with about 22,083 students as of 2011. It was established in 2003 after the merger of Northern Territory University (NTU) of Darwin with the Menzies School of Health Research and Centralian College of Alice Springs, and it was named after Charles Darwin, the celebrated English naturalist.

International rankings and reputation

Independently published university rankings highlight excellence amongst higher education institutions throughout the world.In 2017, Charles Darwin University is ranked 34th in the top 200 universities under 50 years of age in the world and is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Our global reputation ensures your qualifications are recognised by employers and other institutions throughout the world.

Why choose CDU?

A dual-sector university

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a dual-sector university, which means we offer a full spectrum of education and training opportunities in Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Quality learning and teaching

The Office of Learning, Teaching and Community Engagement supports the University in providing a properly coordinated institution-level approach to:

• academic quality assurance and planning
• professional development in teaching and learning
• professional production of learning materials and adoption of learning technologies.

A leader in research

CDU is one of six members of Australia's Innovative Research Universities network, which involves members directing knowledge, capabilities and resources to enhance the outcomes of higher education.

Top of our game

The research excellence at CDU is recognised in an international ranking of universities.The Times Higher Education ranks CDU in the list of top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old.

CRICOS code: 00300K (NT/VIC) | 03286A (NSW)