Charles Darwin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1206 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #43 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #36 of 40 | In Australia |
| #221 of 1,029 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.cdu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 77%*
* Charles Darwin University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, or previous tertiary study. Direct entrance to second year on successful completion of studies in another tertiary institution |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to October (February - June; July-October); Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, February to December (February-June; July-December) |
Research profile
Charles Darwin University has published 13,590 scientific papers with 391,953 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Political Science, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Charles Darwin University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 28 |
| 1994 | 13 | 52 |
| 1995 | 19 | 61 |
| 1996 | 46 | 111 |
| 1997 | 41 | 83 |
| 1998 | 39 | 137 |
| 1999 | 46 | 180 |
| 2000 | 37 | 243 |
| 2001 | 48 | 342 |
| 2002 | 58 | 476 |
| 2003 | 45 | 568 |
| 2004 | 164 | 754 |
| 2005 | 236 | 1279 |
| 2006 | 298 | 2054 |
| 2007 | 322 | 2827 |
| 2008 | 309 | 3853 |
| 2009 | 361 | 5593 |
| 2010 | 382 | 6749 |
| 2011 | 396 | 7723 |
| 2012 | 452 | 9549 |
| 2013 | 530 | 11206 |
| 2014 | 523 | 13261 |
| 2015 | 574 | 14774 |
| 2016 | 602 | 15755 |
| 2017 | 650 | 17471 |
| 2018 | 616 | 19417 |
| 2019 | 828 | 23172 |
| 2020 | 961 | 29772 |
| 2021 | 1040 | 39681 |
| 2022 | 1204 | 39355 |
| 2023 | 1143 | 44775 |
| 2024 | 939 | 43997 |
| 2025 | 732 | 41593 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | VET courses, c. 4250-17,000; Undergraduate Courses, c. 5,900-74,500; Postgraduate, c. 6,650-69,200 (AUD) |
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Charles Darwin University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Charles Darwin University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Michael Gunner
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael Patrick Francis Gunner is an Australian former politician who was the 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory from 2016 to 2022. He was a Labor member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, holding the seat of Fannie Bay in Darwin from the retirement of then Chief Minister Clare Martin at the 2008 election until his resignation in July 2022.
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Lia Finocchiaro
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Lia Emele Finocchiaro is an Australian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory since August 2024. A member of the Country Liberal Party (CLP), she has represented the seat of Spillett in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since her election in 2016. Following the resignation of Gary Higgins on 1 February 2020, she became the Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Territory. Prior to this, she served as the member for Drysdale from 2012 to 2016.
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Natasha Griggs
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Natasha Louise Griggs is an Australian former politician and the administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories from 2017 to 2022.
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Ted Egan
- Enrolled in Charles Darwin University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- teachercivil servantmusician
- Biography
-
Edward Joseph Egan AO was an Australian folk singer and public servant who served as Administrator of the Northern Territory from 2003 to 2007.
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Vicki O'Halloran
- Occupations
- viceroybusiness executive
- Biography
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Vicki Susan O'Halloran AO CVO is an Australian businesswoman and community worker, who was CEO of Somerville Community Services in the Northern Territory from 1998 to 2017. On 31 October 2017, she was sworn in as the 22nd administrator of the Northern Territory, replacing John Hardy.
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Chansey Paech
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chanston James "Chansey" Paech is an Australian politician. He is a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since 2016, representing the electorate of Namatjira until 2020 and Gwoja thereafter. He is of Arrente, Arabana and Gurindji descent.
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Sue Carter
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 70)
- Occupations
- politiciannurse
- Biography
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Susan Jill Carter is an Australian politician. She was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2005, representing the central Darwin electorate of Port Darwin. After winning a by-election upon the resignation of former Chief Minister Shane Stone, Carter served as Opposition Whip and Shadow Minister for Health, and was briefly touted as a leadership aspirant before being unexpectedly defeated at the 2005 election.
Charles Darwin University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Sports |
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| Faculty : Law, Education, Business and Arts | Accountancy, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Design, Education, Indigenous Studies, Law, Music, Native Language, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Tourism, Visual Arts |
General information
| Alternative names | CDU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | The university for your new world |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ellengowan Drive Darwin, Northern Territory, 0810 Australia |
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| City population | 140,000 |