Charles Darwin University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at CDU
- CDU Global Merit Scholarship ↗No application needed30% off tuition on selected coursesBachelor’s and master’s · Selected courses.
- Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship ↗Apply separately50% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · A 95% average and a 600-word statement. Closes 31 January 2027 (Semester 1) and 4 July 2027 (Semester 2).
With the 30% scholarship (needs a selected course): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$22,213 a year instead of A$31,733; typical master’s tuition about A$25,266 a year instead of A$36,094.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on CDU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 30 | A$35,587 | A$34,742 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 23 | A$29,806 | A$37,673 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 16 | A$31,434 | A$32,762 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 12 | A$31,211 | A$38,192 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 10 | A$38,993 | A$40,814 |
| 🔬 Science | 9 | A$36,483 | A$40,784 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 7 | A$31,214 | A$38,192 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 5 | A$34,857 | A$36,268 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 5 | A$38,051 | A$37,224 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 4 | A$31,733 | n/a |
| 🧠 Psychology | 4 | A$33,211 | A$32,008 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 3 | n/a | A$36,441 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 3 | A$35,587 | A$52,114 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 2 | A$38,725 | A$40,416 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 2 | A$32,032 | A$37,673 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 1 | A$30,105 | n/a |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at CDU
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Practice CRICOS 108089M | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$35,587 | A$35,587 |
| Diploma of Arts CRICOS 116338K | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$29,806 | A$29,806 |
| Diploma of Business Studies CRICOS 0100739 | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$31,214 | A$31,214 |
| Diploma of Counselling CRICOS 108090G | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$33,211 | A$33,211 |
| Diploma of Digital Enterprise CRICOS 0101377 | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$31,214 | A$31,214 |
| Diploma of Engineering CRICOS 060196G | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$38,655 | A$39,398 |
| Diploma of Health Pathway CRICOS 106621A | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$29,500 | A$29,500 |
| Diploma of Health Science CRICOS 0101029 | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$35,587 | A$35,587 |
| Diploma of Health Studies CRICOS 0101031 | Diploma | Darwin | 1 | A$35,587 | A$35,587 |
| Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS 112161G | Diploma | Alice Springs, Darwin | 1.9 | A$9,243 | A$17,420 |
Common questions
Does Charles Darwin University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. CDU Global Merit Scholarship: 30% off tuition on selected courses (no separate application). Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship: 50% off tuition for the course (apply separately). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Charles Darwin University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Charles Darwin University is A$31,733 for undergraduate courses and A$36,094 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Charles Darwin University?
Charles Darwin University has 146 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (53 undergraduate, 71 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Charles Darwin University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Teaching has the lowest estimated annual tuition among CDU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$28,104 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Charles Darwin University.