Charles Darwin University Casuarina Main Campus

The Casuarina campus of Charles Darwin University(CDU) is located in the suburbs of Darwin, around 12 km away from the city centre. The campus is set in 56 hectares of parkland, near a perfectly clean beach and on a major bus route. The Casuarina campus is the largest study location at CDU and the center for all research, TAFE, and higher education programmes. The campus is situated in Larrakia country, around 20 kilometres from Palmerston city and 15 km from Darwin's downtown. 

The 56-hectare Casuarina campus offers a range of student study and entertainment areas scattered around the campus, both indoor and outdoor, allowing you to fully enjoy Darwin's tropical outdoor lifestyle.

It takes 10 minutes to walk to the closest retail mall, but you may also take one of the many public buses that pass by the campus. During study semesters, they also provide students with complimentary intercampus bus service between Casuarina and CDU Waterfront.

The campus has excellent services and facilities:

• Extensive library with state of the art learning precinct
• Modern research facilities
• Accommodation
• Childcare
• Cafes
• Post office
• Bookshop
• Ovals
• Bar
• Gym
• Basketball court

A variety of on-and off-campus student accommodation options are available with access to public transport and other facilities.

IHD- International House Darwin, which is part of a network of international houses in Australia and abroad, provides a residential community for both domestic and foreign students on the Casuarina campus.

For international students looking to take a pathway course toward their goal of attending a top institution, CDU International College provides several scholarships. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course, or year, nor is it refundable or transferable for cash.

Here’s a list of some of the scholarships offered by CDU:

• Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS)
• CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2023 – 2024
• 2023 CDU International College Pathway Scholarship
• 2023 ELICOS Scholarship
• Menzies International Academic Support Package
• Dili International School Scholarship

2023 CDU International College Pathway Scholarship

Applications: Application is not necessary. After applying for a course that qualifies, applicants are automatically evaluated.

What will you get?

The scholarship is specifically for the CDU International College program and provides coverage of up to 20% of the tuition cost for select courses listed below.

Courses:

• International Foundation Studies Program
• Diploma of Business Studies
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program
• Please connect with the admissions team for details on your eligibility.

About the scholarship

For international students looking to take a pathway course toward their goal of attending a top institution, CDU International College provides several scholarships. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course, or year, nor is it refundable or transferable for cash.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

Scholarships are awarded to those with specific qualifications and are based on academic merit. The scholarships will be given out until the quota is met.

• The applicant must apply to start their studies at CDU International College in 2023.
• For their selected programme, applicants must satisfy the University's academic and English language entry criteria.
• The applicant must be a registered, fee-paying international student.
• The applicant cannot already be supported by an Australian or government sponsorship agency.