Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University, its students and staff have been recognised for its excellence in education, having received NT Training Awards in six categories recently.

The individual winners were Nathan Powell (Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year), Chrissy Zelley (VET teacher/trainer of the Year), Kimberly Brewster (Trainee of the Year), Jemma Young (VET in School Student of the Year), and Sonny Malmerin-Fejo (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year).

CDU has also been given the Training Provider of the Year Award.

“It was a delight to receive the NT Training Provider of the Year Award for the second year in a row,” said Christine Robertson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Training (VET).

“I congratulate my VET colleagues for their continued professionalism, commitment and high levels of excellence. I also congratulate the category winners, the runners-up and indeed all finalists.”

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In a relatively short space of time, Charles Darwin University has built a reputation as the most research-intensive, and one of the most innovative teaching and learning universities in Australia.

Rankings

The following are some of the University’s rankings:

• CDU has been ranked among the top 2 percent of the world universities by Times Higher Education.
• Times Higher Education has also ranked CDU in the list consisting of the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old.
• Reuters ranked CDU among the top 4 in New Zealand and Australia for research quality in Environmental Science.

Innovative Research Universities

Charles Darwin University belongs to the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) group – a network of six universities which are all dedicated to inclusive excellence in research and teaching in Australia. The commitment of the IRU group is to reach out and serve both the local and global communities. This is achieved through an effective response to all of those who seek its services set at the supreme standards in learning, teaching and research.

IRU seeks to promote the partnership between member universities on a number of areas including teaching and learning, research, management and leadership training, and internationalisation.

The members of IRU are Charles Darwin University, Flinders University, Griffith University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, and Murdoch University.

Research excellence

Charles Darwin University is reputed for its research leadership and expertise in desert and tropical knowledge of the Asia-Pacific and Australian regions. The annual research income at the University is AUD 26 million. The research conducted at CDU is interdisciplinary in nature, and is applied in various areas including health, engineering, environment, social and economic policy, education, renewable energy, and information technology through its major research institutes.

Charles Darwin University has built a range of strong networks in research and education. It has developed various industry relationships with not-for-profit organisations, professional associations, Government-funded research agencies, and regional partnerships.

Some of the University’s partnerships in research include:

• Linking bush schools to community based-livelihoods
• Aquatic ecosystems and water resources
• Livelihoods and policy research
• Accelerated literacy
• Creative tropical city
• Impacts of human activity and climate change
• Abracadabra! A literacy solution for early childhood.
• Health research in Australia and the Asia Pacific

The University’s partnerships in Higher Education offer students the chance to take part in practical experience that is integral to their learning. CDU’s collaborations in training are extensive through the Territory’s businesses, trades, and industry.

Being a dual-sector university, CDU delivers both Higher Education and training.

The University has built relationships with organisations and universities across the globe, in nations including:

• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• China
• Singapore
• Brunei
• Vietnam
• Norway
• Taiwan
• Austria
• Denmark
• USA
• New Zealand
• Sweden
• Timor Leste
• Germany
• France
• Canada

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Faculty of Engineering, Health, Science and the Environment (EHSE)

The Faculty provides a wide range of innovative higher education programs, preparing students for a wide range of careers through both the undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels.

EHSE also hosts internationally-recognised research and offers research training opportunities in a wide range of disciplines.

The Faculty has four schools:

• School of Environment
• School of Health
• School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences
• School of Engineering & Information Technology

EHSE is also host to three Research Centres and the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods:

• Centre for Renewable Energy
• North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas
• Research Centre for Health and Wellbeing

Faculty of Law, Education, Business and Arts (LEBA)

LEBA’s high-quality teaching and research programmes provide students with the options for flexible study and research. The Faculty’s graduates have attained impressive employment outcomes after their graduation. They are regarded as “work ready” graduates, able to tackle the contemporary workplace’s challenges.

LEBA comprises of six schools:

• The School of Education
• The School of Academic Language and Learning
• The School of Law
• The School of Creative, Arts and Humanities
• CDU Business School
• The School of Indigenous Knowledges and Public Policy

The Faculty’s facilities are outstanding, and it has two new major projects:

• The iconic CDU Business School Waterfront campus Darwin.
• The newly renovated CDU Performing Arts Centre.

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Read more about the scholarships offered to international students.

The following are the English language requirements for both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

IELTS Academic Module

Undergraduate requirement - 6.0 as minimum overall score with no band lower than the same score, except for:

• B. Midwifery, B. Nursing, and B. Social Work which need an overall minimum score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5.
• Bachelor of Education (Graduate Entry) and B. Pharmacy require a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0.

Postgraduate requirement – An overall minimum score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module

Undergraduate requirement - An overall minimum score of 50, with no score less than 50, except for:

• B. Midwifery, B.Nursing and B. Social Work which need an overall minimum score of 58 with no band lower than 58 in Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading.
• B. Pharmacy which mandates an overall minimum score of 58, with no band lower than 50.

Postgraduate requirement - An overall minimum score of 58 with no band less than 50.

TOEFL Internet based Test (iBT)

Undergraduate requirement - An overall minimum score of 60 as well as a writing score of minimum 21, except for:

• B. Midwifery and B. Nursing which mandates an overall minimum score of 80 with no band lower than 22 in Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Reading.
• B. Social Work which needs an overall minimum score of 79 with a writing score of 22 at the minimum.
• B. Pharmacy which demands an overall minimum score of 79 with a writing score of 21 at the least.

Postgraduate requirement - An overall minimum score of 79 with a writing score of 21 at the minimum.

The University offers a safe environment as well as social activities which can help international students to develop a bigger network of friends within the University community.

Charles Darwin University offers international students with high-quality accommodation which is on-campus, for approximately 300 students. The on-campus accommodation also provides such amenities as access to free internet, as well as resident tutors.

International House Darwin (IHD)

International House Darwin on the Casuarina campus provides international students with a residential community.

At IHD, students will benefit from:

• A short walk of two minutes to the CDU Library, teaching areas and university amenities.
• Amenities which include study rooms, recreational areas, computer facilities, and a swimming pool.
• Standard rooms which are well-equipped, with large room and ensuite options available.

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