Charles Darwin University Admission Requirements 2027

Charles Darwin University is a public university based in Darwin, Northern Territory, with campuses across the Territory. It charges no application fee for online applications and publishes a comprehensive annual international tuition fee schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor

Completion of a recognised Australian or overseas secondary education qualification
Course-specific prerequisite subjects where the course requires them
English language proficiency at IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-score below 6.0, or an equivalent score in another accepted test; individual courses can require more

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates for secondary (and any completed tertiary) study, evidence of English language proficiency, and a certified copy of the passport identity page.

How to apply

Choose a course and check its entry requirements and English language requirement.
Apply online; there is no application fee.
Track the application and respond to any request for further documents.
Receive and accept the offer.
Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover and apply for a student visa.

English test waiver

The standard English entry requirement for undergraduate courses is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-score below 6.0, or an equivalent score in another accepted test such as PTE Academic or TOEFL iBT; individual course pages state any higher requirement.