Charles Darwin University, Sydney Campus

Charles Darwin University is a truly unique institution.

With our home and our heart in the Northern Territory, we embrace the inclusive, resilient, and courageous spirit of the NT in our campuses and delivery sites that reach a diverse footprint from the capital cities of Darwin, Brisbane and Sydney to the regional hubs of Alice Springs, Palmerston and Katherine and our remote locations in Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and on Country – in community, with the community.

Our multi-campus, dual-sector status, virtual and online expertise, course profile, research activities, delivery methods, and operation result from our commitment to the regions in which we operate. 

The Northern Territory spans approximately one-sixth of Australia’s landmass and yet is home to just one per cent of the population, of whom 30 per cent are First Nations Peoples.

Due to our location, we are in an enviable position to contribute to the future opportunity of Northern Australia, and our neighbors in the Asia Pacific, through our innovative and impactful training, education, and research.

The University now has the new Strategic Plan in place, which will guide the development of our university over the next five years. It gives us a very clear road map to building a bigger, better and stronger university, valuing and empowering our people to make a difference.

CDU believes in the transformative power of training, education and research to change people’s lives for the better. We have a collective responsibility to make sure that our training, education and research are not only high quality and delivered by outstanding educators and researchers but are accessible and meaningful. What we do matters to our communities.

We are a deeply connected university, working in partnership and collaboration with First Nations peoples, our communities and industries, government, and alumni to address the needs of the Northern Territory and regional, rural, and remote people nationally and globally.

We are committed to making significant contributions to the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the NT and Northern Australia and to export our expertise nationally and globally.

International students play a vital role in the diverse fabric of Charles Darwin University Sydney, representing a significant portion of our community. We embrace and support our international students, ensuring they have an inclusive and enriching experience while studying with us. 

Through a wide range of events, workshops, orientations and welcome evenings, we actively encourage international students to connect not only within CDU but also with the wider Sydney community.

We also take pride in commemorating significant dates and holidays that hold special meaning for our international students, celebrating their diverse cultures and creating a sense of belonging.

Whether you’re soaking up the views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, strolling along iconic Bondi Beach, or exploring the arts and music scene, there’s always something exciting happening. 

We warmly invite you to embark on an exploration of the boundless possibilities that CDU Sydney has to offer.