Charles Darwin University is an Australian university located in Darwin, their main campus. In addition, the university has additional campuses in the regional areas of Australia. The university was established in 2003. Vicki O’Halloran (22nd Administrator of the Northern Territory),  Peter Styles (former Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory), and Vinuthaa Murthy (Senior Lecturer at College of Engineering, IT and Environment, Charles Darwin University)  are notable alumni of the university. 

Highlights of Charles Darwin University

Type of University (Public/Private)	Public
Total Student Population	21,000 students
Percentage of International Student Population	9.52%
Acceptance Rate	60%
Student-Faculty Ratio	34:1
Number of Campuses (Domestic + International)	8
Number of Scholarships Awarded	Four types of partially funded scholarships and two types of fully funded scholarships
Official Website	https://www.cdu.edu.au/
Official Address	Purple 4, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive CASUARINA 0810

Accommodation and campus

The university offers its accommodation to the students mainly in two forms, on-campus and off-campus. In addition, the university also offers shared and rental accommodations to the students. 

Type of Accommodations	Cost
Single standard room for single occupancy	185$ per week
Apartment for a single student	205$ per week
Medium-roomed apartments for a single student	220$ per week
Medium-roomed apartments with ensuite	255$ per week
Large rooms for a couple of students	215$ per week
Large-roomed apartment for a couple of students	235$ per week
Ensuite, large room for a couple of students	240$ per week

Global Ranking of Charles Darwin University

The university holds a prestigious position in terms of global rankings. For 2023, the QS World University ranking is 701-750. This ranking is mainly given to the university based on its academic performance, performance based on academic reputation, and its faculties of research. The university holds a remarkable position in the 2023 Times Higher Education or THE ranking and a 351-400 ranking. The ranking is mainly given by the university’s academic reputation and yearly performance. Charles Darwin University is a renowned name in the global rankings. 

Acceptance Rate

Admission to the undergraduate program of Charles Darwin University will be possible if any student gets an overall 6.0 on the IELTS exam. Not only this, but also, to get admission in the PG courses, the student has to get an overall 6.5 in the IELTS exam. Moreover, the student has to score 169 in CAE for UG admission and 176 for PG admission. However, if any student gets 60 with a writing score of 21 on TOEFL, they can be admitted to this university.

Offered Top Courses at Charles Darwin University 

The top and most popular courses that the university offers are listed below.  

Top Courses offered	Course fees
MS Nursing Course for two years	32850 AUD per year
MBA course in sustainable leadership	32760 AUD per year
MS data science course	29616 AUD per year
Master in mechanical engineering	34680 AUD per year
Masters of public health (MPH)	29520 AUD per year
MBA in sustainable enterprising	32760 AUD per year
Bachelor’s degree in business	26776 AUD per year
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy	24572 AUD per year

Charles Darwin University Admission Process

First of all, the students must choose a course they like from the university’s wide range of courses. The specific course needs to be international or domestic as per the student’s choice. Then the student must pay the admission fees of about 320 AUD. Then after paying the fees, the student must apply for the university on their official website. The university mainly accepts applications for February and August. 

Required Documents for Charles Darwin University

For students to be admitted to bachelor’s degree courses at Charles Darwin University, they must submit a proof of English language proficiency test. Besides, all the certified documentation of academic proofs and certificates are required, especially academic transcripts and all the certificates of awards. In addition, a well-documented resume is needed, and information related to the grading system is required to be submitted. A high school diploma with average marks with a grade of C or an SAT score of 980 is required as minimum criteria, which should be post-2016. 

Exam Requirements in Charles Darwin University

• Cambridge Advanced English

To get admission to this university a student has to get 169 for the UG courses, and on the other hand, the student has to get 176 marks to get admitted to PG courses.

• TOEFL

The student must get 21 marks out of 60 in writing in the TOEFL exam to get UG admission in this university. In addition to this, for PG admission, the student has to obtain 21 marks out of 79.  

• IELTS

If any student wants to get admission to this university, then they have to score not less than 6.0 band in the IELTS exam. On the other hand, for PG admission, the same criteria are applicable.

• PTE

The student has to get not less than 50 in this test for UG admission and also should not get 50 for the PG admission.

• CEF Certificate for Proficiency in English

For UG admission, the student has to get a B2 grade, and for PG admission, students have to secure a C1 grade.

Cost of Attendance at Charles Darwin University

The cost of attendance in this university comprises the cost of living per course and tuition fee for the student.

Undergraduate Courses

Course	Cost of attendance (in AUD)
For the bachelor’s program	253328 to 33480
For UG diploma courses	26968 to 29616
For UG associate degrees	29616 to 33480

Postgraduate Courses

Course	Cost of attendance (in AUD)
For PG program	28104 to 34680
For postgraduate diploma courses	32760
For Postgraduate associate degree	25328 to 28104

Cost of Living

Expense	Estimated Costs
Groceries and eating out	$80-$280 per week
Gas and electricity	$35-$140 per week
Phone and internet	$20-$55 per week
Public transport (varies between cities)	$7-$55 per week
Car (after purchase)	$150-$260 per week
Entertainment	$80-$150 per week
Accommodation	$283-$750 per week
OSHC (Compulsory Health Insurance for Overseas Students	$500-1000 per year

Available Scholarships at Charles Darwin University

In this university, various scholarships are available for the students. For instance, the university offered a VCIHAS scholarship to those students who secured more than 85% marks in higher education. Furthermore, the university discounts half of the tuition fees for those students who belong to this scholarship. In addition to this, the university is offering the CDU award for Global Leader to those students who obtained 70% marks in the highest education and have proficiency in English. In addition, the university can waive 25% of the tuition fees. Moreover, the university is offering scholarships to that student who has applied for the education program at the tertiary level and enrolled himself as a regular student, and completed 75% of the course.

Placements at Charles Darwin University

In this university, the students who just completed the UG program can get placement easily. According to the report of 2022, this university ranked 2nd in the country.

Course	The average salary in AUD
Law	80000
Psychology	68000
Nursing	64500
Social work	69100

On the other hand, according to a report, 11% of students of this university are getting placed in various sectors of the nation after completing the postgraduate degree.

The list is given below.

Degree	Average Entry Salary in AUD
Nursing professionals	90000
HR Advisor	57000
Marketing Manager	74000
Specialist of Learning and Development	64000
Professionals of health service	100000

Top Australian Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Notre Dame	15.10%	1201	Private
James Cook University	79%	424	Public
Torrens University	39%	3425	Private
Charles Sturt University	87.40%	1000	Public
Queensland University of Technology	40%	222	Public
Swinburne University of Technology	66%	296	Public
Charles Darwin University	59%	750	Public
University of Southern Queensland	69%	700	Public
Bond University	30%-40%	481	Private
Southern Cross University	67%	750	Public
Central Queensland University	30%	700	Public
University of the Sunshine Coast	66%	1200	Public
Australian Catholic University	67%	1000	Public
University of New England	90%	1000	Public
University of Western Australia	38%	90	Public
ATMC Federation University	97.20%	1265	Private
Kaplan Business School	NA	NA	Private
Melbourne Polytechnic	NA	NA	Public
Excelsia College	NA		Private
Macleay College	45%	14802	Private
Australian National institute of Management and Commerce	35%	34	Private
UTS College	19.00%	137	Private
Russo Business School	66.40%	351-400	Private
International College of Management	100%	343	Private
Australian College of Applied Professions	NA	NA	Private
Melbourne Institute of Technology	NA	190	Public