Charles Darwin University (CDU) Admission 2024

University Ranking

The Charles Darwin University rankings are the following:

• #701- 750 in the QS World university ranking 2023 (QS Top universities)
• #101–200th in the Impact Rankings 2022 (THE Times Higher Education)
• #51–400th in the World University Rankings 2023
• #959 in Best Global Universities according to US News
• #33 in Best Global Universities in Australia according to US News.

Charles Darwin University Acceptance Rate

Charles Darwin University has an average acceptance rate of 66%, making them a moderately selective university compared to others in the region. Acceptance is mostly based on previous academic prowess and overall GPA of the Candidates in their past academic endeavours. 

Admission Eligibility Criteria

• Charles Darwin University requires a minimum overall average of 60% in the
• pertaining to foreign students Results of the English proficiency test are required.
• The candidate for a bachelor's degree must possess a high school diploma with comparable grades.
• A bachelor's degree is necessary to pursue a master's degree, and certain schools may also ask for LORs or work experience.

Documents Required

• LORs and Work Experience, if required
• Test scores (overall GPA included)
• Bank statements to prove financial soundness.
• Online application form if applied online through the admissions portal of the University.
• Transcripts of all previous academic grades translated into English (if necessary)
• Essay
• A valid copy of the Passport along with Visa Status (if necessary)

Test Required/Average Score

• Cambridge Advanced English: minimum 169 for UG and 176 for PG
• TOEFL: An overall minimum score of 60 (UG) and a minimum score of 79 (pg) with a minimum writing score of 21for both.
• PTE: An overall score of 50 (UG) and a score of 58 (PG) with no lower score than 50 for both instances.
• IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.0 (UG) and a minimum score of 6.5 PG) with no minimum band below band 6.0.

Popular Courses at Charles Darwin University

• Creative and Performing Arts.
• Communications and Design.
• Community Services and Social Work.
• Culinary Arts.
• Education.
• Arts.
• Business.
• Accounting. 

How the University Evaluates Applicants

Past Historic academic performance of the student is the major aspect looked into when considering applicants for admissions. For international students meeting the stipulated test scores and English proficiency test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL are required as well. 

Tips for Applying to the University

• Choose your course
• Verify the admission requirements and the deadlines for applications.
• Register using the application site online.
• request application evaluation process by submitting documents
• Obtain the offer
• Accept your offer
• Request a student visa
• Register to the college (usually takes 1 to 2 weeks to get revert back)

Application Deadline

The semester 1 deadline is on 23 January 2023 for native students and the semester 2 deadline is on 10th July 2023. But International students are advised to apply at least a month before the above mention dates for seamless enrollment.