CRICOS 00300KAMET Australia · Charles Darwin University (CDU) · 2027 intakes
Start at CDU
in 2027.
Applications are open for 2027 at Charles Darwin University (CDU): bachelor’s degrees, Masters, postgraduate courses and research degrees. Register by 31 December 2026 for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Free AMET application service · 4 campuses incl. Darwin (Casuarina) & Darwin Waterfront · Work up to 48 hrs per fortnight during study · Post-study work visa of 2–3 years
Register by 31 December 2026
Early-bird closes in:
- Priority processing of your application
- Free one-on-one profile review
- Free student visa checklist & review
- Early scholarship eligibility check
Choose your 2027 study level
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is one of AMET’s Australian university partners. AMET supports your application free of charge.
Bachelor’s degrees
Nursing, health, engineering, IT, business, education, law and environmental science. Most take 3–4 years.
Browse courses → PostgraduateMasters & graduate courses
Coursework Masters (1–2 years), plus graduate certificates and diplomas.
Browse courses → ResearchPhD & research degrees
Masters by research and PhD students can work unlimited hours once their course starts.
Ask about research →Four early-bird benefits from AMET
Register your interest before 31 December 2026 and AMET will give your 2027 CDU application a head start.
Priority processing
Your application moves to the front of AMET’s queue, so it reaches CDU sooner.
Free profile review
A one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV, statement and documents with an AMET counsellor before you apply.
Free student visa support
A personalised student visa (subclass 500) checklist and a review of your documents before you lodge.
Scholarship check
We check which CDU international scholarships you may be eligible for and help you apply on time.
Early-bird benefits apply to registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026. AMET’s application service is free. Scholarships are awarded by the university; AMET’s scholarship check does not guarantee an award.
CDU International College
CDU International College offers first-year diplomas in Darwin city, with CDU’s own English for Academic Purposes courses. Not ready for direct entry? Start here and move into your degree.
English language
CDU English for Academic Purposes (EAP 3 and 4, 10 weeks each)
Diploma & first-year pathways
First-Year Diplomas in Business Studies and Information Technology, leading to second year
Delivered with UP Education · Location: Darwin city (Danala precinct). AMET can apply for a packaged offer (pathway + degree) on one application, free of charge. Programs and entry requirements are confirmed at application.
Choose your 2027 intake
Bachelor’s degrees
Main 2027 intakes, with selected programs starting at other times.
Allow time for your offer, CoE and student visa: register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start. *Selected programs only.
Masters & research
Main 2027 intakes for most postgraduate programs.
Some Masters programs have one intake a year. Your AMET counsellor confirms the exact dates for your program.
Inside Charles Darwin University
Formed in 2003, CDU is the Northern Territory’s university, with its main Casuarina campus and Darwin Waterfront campus, plus city campuses in Sydney and Melbourne.
Life in Darwin
Australia’s tropical north: a multicultural harbour city with warm weather all year and the Top End’s national parks nearby.
- Tropical cityWarm weather, sunsets and outdoor markets all year.
- MulticulturalA diverse, welcoming community close to Asia.
- AdventureKakadu and Litchfield national parks within driving distance.
- Close to AsiaShort flights to Singapore, Bali and Southeast Asia.
From registration to your first class
Register by 31 Dec
Send your details below to lock in your early-bird benefits.
Sign your agreement
AMET emails you our free Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.
Profile review
Your free one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV and documents.
Apply & get your offer
We submit your CDU application and follow it through to your offer and CoE.
Student visa
Lodge your student visa (subclass 500) with our free checklist and review.
Early-bird closes 31 December 2026
Register for the 2027 early-bird
Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:
- Your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
- An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
- The document checklist for your CDU application
Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.
Thank you, !
We’ve received your interest in Charles Darwin University (CDU). Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.
2027 early-bird questions
When does the early-bird close?
Registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026 qualify for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Does registering commit me to anything?
No. Registering secures your early-bird benefits and connects you with an AMET counsellor. You decide whether to apply.
Does AMET charge for this service?
No. AMET’s application service for Charles Darwin University (CDU) is free. You pay only tuition fees, Overseas Student Health Cover and the government visa fee directly.
Which 2027 intake should I choose?
Most students start in the first intake (Feb–Mar 2027) or the mid-year intake (Jul 2027). Register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start so there is time for your offer, CoE and student visa.
Can I work while I study?
Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Masters by research and PhD students can work unlimited hours once their course starts.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
Eligible graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): generally 2 years after a bachelor’s or coursework Masters and 3 years after a research Masters or PhD, subject to age and other requirements.
Start at CDU in 2027
Register by 31 December 2026 for your early-bird benefits.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: CDU library, Casuarina by Stephen Barnett from Darwin, Australia (CC BY 2.0); CDU courtyard, Casuarina by Grant Williamson (CC BY-SA 2.0); Charles Darwin University Courtyard by Grant Williamson from Hobart,, Australia (CC BY-SA 2.0); Charles Darwin Uni by Bidgee (CC BY 3.0); Darwin Waterfront by Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); A front moving in over Mindil Beach, Darwin, by Ridiculopathy (CC0); Darwin Convention Center by Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 4.0); Darwin skyline in by kenhodge13 (CC BY 2.0); Darwin Waterfront by Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); Darwin Waterfront by Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); A front moving in over Mindil Beach, Darwin, by Ridiculopathy (CC0). Logo © Charles Darwin University (CDU).
