The increasing recognition of the Northern Territory’s need for international students – to help build a stronger, more skilled labour force – has been reflected in Semester 2’s growth in student numbers.

This progress reinforces CDU’s role as a university that creates real-world change.

Applications for Semester 2 are still open!

We’re pleased to share that CDU continues to benefit from Priority 1 visa processing, supporting swift and streamlined pathways for international students. We encourage early applications to help students secure their places and settle in confidently.  

Once your student has lodged their visa application, please encourage them to use the ‘Share Immi’ function via their ImmiAccount to share their application with CDU.

This enables us to monitor progress and offer timely support if needed. 

A special thanks to you and our collaborative global team – we’ve seen a significant rise in fee-paying PhD applications.

While the Global Merit Scholarship (GMS) continues to offer valuable support, we are seeing increasing interest from high-quality candidates ready to invest in their future with CDU.  

We are proud to be a new world university – agile, inclusive and bold in our goals. As part of our Strategic Plan 2021–2025, CDU Global is expanding and strengthening our team to better support you and our students.

Together, we are building a connected community that continues to put students at the centre of everything we do.  

Help us spread the word about CDU’s short-term mobility opportunities,

These unique programs offer students from around the world a chance to experience the Territory, grow academically, and connect with our vibrant university community.

Options include:

Student Exchange for partner university students (1–2 semesters, no extra tuition).

Study Abroad for all students (fee-paying, 1–2 semesters, wide course options).

Short-Term Programs, including summer intensives, English study tours,
and internships.

Enjoy a summer break down under and embark on a transformative journey through the heart of Australia's Northern Territory with Charles Darwin University's unique thematic study programs.

Designed to immerse you in the rich environmental, cultural, linguistic, artistic, and legal landscapes of this vibrant region, our programs offer a holistic and engaging educational experience.

We are proud of our diversity, and we celebrate our culture of belonging. We believe in deep connections – with students, communities, First Nations peoples,
and our global partners.

With your continued support, CDU will become Australia’s most connected university, placing students at the heart of all we do.