Overview
Founded in 1989, the Charles Darwin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Darwin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Territory. This institution also has branch campuses in Alice Springs, Palmerston, Katherine and Sydney. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Charles Darwin University (CDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Charles Darwin University  |
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| Acronym | CDU |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | The university for your new world |
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University Location
| Address | 1 Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin Darwin 0909 Northern Territory Australia |
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+61 (0)8 8946 6666 |
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+61 (0)8 8927 0612 |
| Other locations | Alice Springs, Palmerston, Katherine and Sydney |
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