Charles Darwin University
In Darwin, Northern Territory. Established 2003. Dual-sector and wholly regional; the Northern Territory runs its own nomination stream.
What you need to get in
Minimum IELTS overall
6.0
Undergraduate. 6.5 for postgraduate.
Minimum PTE Academic
50
Undergraduate. 58 for postgraduate.
Yearly fees
A$26k to 36k
A year, for international students
Many courses ask for more than this. Nursing, teaching and law often want half a band to a full band higher, and some set a minimum for each skill. These figures are a guide, checked in August 2026, so read the English requirement on your own course page too.
To see where your English sits today, take a free PTE practice test or IELTS practice test.
About CDU
Sector
Public
Campuses
Casuarina, Alice Springs, Sydney, Melbourne
Known for
Indigenous studies, Nursing, Environmental science, Engineering
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