CDU has approximately 22,000 students, with approximately 2000 international students from more than 70 different countries. This sets the scene for a truly inclusive multicultural environment for study and career development. Our main campus is located in the suburb of Casuarina in Darwin, with study locations also in Palmerston, the Darwin Waterfront, Alice Springs, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Casuarina, Northern Territory
The Casuarina campus is our main campus, just a 15-minute drive from the Darwin CBD. Set among 56 hectares of lush tropical gardens, the campus is comprised of state-of-the-art facilities including specialised science, engineering, health and medical laboratories, library, and on-campus student accommodation. Casuarina campus is close to the beach as well as Darwin's largest shopping precinct, Casuarina Square. It is serviced by regular, affordable public transport and is connected to the suburbs and city centre by extensive bicycle tracks.
Darwin Waterfront, Northern Territory
Our Waterfront campus offers the latest, state-of-the-art facilities right in the heart of Darwin's exciting Waterfront precinct and a five-minute walk from the Darwin city centre. It is situated near the Darwin Convention centre, shops and the Waterfront wave pool and lagoon, where you can swim all year round. In addition, the campus is home to the Asia Pacific College of Business & Law and the CDU International College and enjoys easy access to business, industry and Government located in Darwin's CBD.
Palmerston Campus, Northern Territory
Our Palmerston campus is located 20 minutes from Darwin's city centre and within easy walking distance of Palmerston city centre. The campus has modern facilities, including an extensive training kitchen, bakery and bar, and a commercial training restaurant.
Alice Springs Campus, Northern Territory
Our Alice Springs campus is the major commercial cookery and hospitality hub for students in Alice Springs. The campus has modern facilities, including an extensive training kitchen, bakery and bar, and a commercial training restaurant.
Study at CDU Sydney
At CDU Sydney campus, you can choose to study and live in one of the world's most liveable and exciting cities - Sydney. World-renowned for its fabulous harbour, the Sydney Opera House, beaches and friendly locals, Sydney is a city bursting with life. In addition, our Sydney campus specialises in nursing and midwifery courses for international students, offering programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
At CDU you have a range of accommodation choices to suit your budget and lifestyle. You may like to live on-campus within the grounds of our Casuarina campus at International House Darwin (IHD). IHD is just a short walk to the library, to other campus amenities and just a short bus ride to Casuarina Square shopping centre.
Living on-campus will give you the chance to meet new people from across Australia and all over the world and to get involved in campus life while having easy access to campus facilities.
International House Darwin (IHD), surrounded by lush gardens in the vibrant tropical environment of Darwin, is located on the Charles Darwin University Casuarina campus. Boasting a vibrant and close-knit community amidst the Territory's outdoor lifestyle, IHD is a caring environment.
Alice Springs student accommodation (ASSA) provides accommodation for CDU students, students from other universities undertaking placements, CDU staff, and visiting guests and groups. You can choose from twin share and sole occupancy rooms across two houses and take advantage of communal kitchen areas, a self-service laundry, and access to WiFi via the CDU/ Eduroam network.
To learn more about accommodation, please visit the university website.
