What Class 12 marks does CDU need?

An average of 60% in the best four academic subjects, including English, for CBSE or CISCE; 75% for the Punjab and Haryana boards; 65% for other state boards.

How much does CDU cost?

For 2027, bachelor's degrees cost A$31,208–40,808 a year and master's A$34,736–52,104. The Master of Information Technology streams and the Master of Data Science cost A$36,440 a year, the Master of Public Health A$34,736.

What scholarships does CDU offer?

The Vice-Chancellor International High Achievers Scholarship gives 50% off tuition for a score of 95% or more (closing 31 January 2027 for Semester 1 and 4 July 2027 for Semester 2). The Global Merit Scholarship gives 30% automatically.

Is Darwin regional for the 485 visa?

Yes. Darwin is outside the major cities and the named Category 2 centres, so it falls in Category 3, which gives a second 485 of two years.

Is public transport free in Darwin?

Yes. All public buses in Greater Darwin are free, and the Northern Territory government has said they will remain so.

Charles Darwin University for Indian Students: Fees

Why Indian students choose CDU

CDU is the cheapest university on this site for master's in IT and public health, and one of the easiest to enter from India. Darwin is a small tropical capital, closer to Asia than to Sydney, with jobs in health, defence, mining and government. For students who intend to settle in Australia, its Category 3 status and the Territory's own skilled nomination scheme make it a deliberate choice.

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Bachelor's programmes (32)

Programme	Duration	Tuition per year
Bachelor of Accounting	3 years	₹21 lakh A$31,208
Bachelor of Architectural Design	3 years	₹21 lakh A$32,032
Bachelor of Biomedical Science	3 years	₹24 lakh A$36,480
Bachelor of Business	3 years	₹21 lakh A$31,208
Bachelor of Computer Science	3 years	₹23 lakh A$34,856
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil and Structural	4 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical and Electronics	4 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical	4 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Civil and Structural	3 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Electrical and Electronics	3 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering Science - Mechanical	3 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392
Bachelor of Engineering Science/Master of Engineering	5 years	₹27 lakh A$40,808
Bachelor of Environmental Science	3 years	₹25 lakh A$38,048
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science	3 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Occupational Therapy	4 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Physiotherapy	4 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Speech Pathology	4 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Health Services Management	3 years	₹21 lakh A$31,208
Bachelor of Information Technology	3 years	₹23 lakh A$34,856
Bachelor of Laws	3 years	₹21 lakh A$31,728
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)	3 years	₹21 lakh A$31,728
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)	1 year	₹21 lakh A$31,728
Bachelor of Midwifery	3 years	₹25 lakh A$38,032
Bachelor of Nursing	3 years	₹26 lakh A$38,720
Bachelor of Nutrition	3 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Psychological Science	3 years	₹22 lakh A$33,208
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)	1 year	₹22 lakh A$33,208
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)	1 year	₹22 lakh A$33,208
Bachelor of Public Health	3 years	₹24 lakh A$35,584
Bachelor of Science (Honours)	1 year	₹25 lakh A$38,048
Bachelor of Social Work	4 years	₹21 lakh A$31,784
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)	4 years	₹26 lakh A$39,392

Master's programmes (33)

Programme	Duration	Tuition per year
Doctor of Pharmacy	2 years	₹35 lakh A$52,104
Master of Applied Spatial Science	2 years	₹25 lakh A$37,224
Master of Architecture	2 years	₹25 lakh A$37,672
Master of Business Administration	1.5 years	₹26 lakh A$38,192
Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice)	2 years	₹26 lakh A$38,192
Master of Clinical Audiology	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Construction Management	2 years	₹25 lakh A$37,672
Master of Data Science	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,440
Master of Dietetics	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Emergency and Disaster Management	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,480
Master of Engineering (SENG02) - Civil and Structural	2 years	₹28 lakh A$41,552
Master of Engineering (SENG02) - Electrical and Electronics	2 years	₹28 lakh A$41,552
Master of Engineering (SENG02) - Mechanical	2 years	₹28 lakh A$41,552
Master of Engineering (SENGG2) - Civil and Structural	3 years	₹27 lakh A$40,808
Master of Engineering (SENGG2) - Electrical and Electronics	3 years	₹27 lakh A$40,808
Master of Engineering (SENGG2) - Mechanical	3 years	₹27 lakh A$40,808
Master of Environmental Management	2 years	₹25 lakh A$37,224
Master of Health Research	1.5 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,440
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,440
Master of Information Technology (Information Systems)	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,440
Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering)	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,440
Master of Medical Laboratory Science	2 years	₹27 lakh A$40,784
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration)	2 years	₹27 lakh A$40,416
Master of Occupational Therapy	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Physiotherapy	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Professional Accounting	1.5 years	₹26 lakh A$38,192
Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)	2 years	₹26 lakh A$38,192
Master of Project Management	2 years	₹26 lakh A$38,192
Master of Public Health	1.5 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Public Health / Master of Health Research	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)	2 years	₹24 lakh A$36,480
Master of Speech Pathology	2 years	₹23 lakh A$34,736

International tuition for one full-time year; the note says whether the figure is for a 2027 or a 2026 start. Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.

What you need from India

Indian applicant checklist
CRICOS provider code	00300K
Intakes	Semester 1 (February 2027) and Semester 2 (July 2027)
Application fee	None online
Class 12	CBSE or CISCE 60%; Punjab and Haryana 75%; other state boards 65%
English	Set on each course page

Fees in rupees

A CDU Master of Information Technology at ₹24 lakh (A$36,440) is about ₹24.4 lakh a year; with the automatic 30% Global Merit Scholarship about ₹17.1 lakh, which is less than half the price of the same degree at a Go8 university. Engineering master's cost ₹27 lakh (A$40,808)–41,552.

Regional status for the 485: Category 3

Darwin is Category 3. A CDU graduate's second 485, after two years living in a regional area, lasts two years on top of the first, which for an Indian master's graduate is three years. CDU study also brings five regional points.

Pathway

CDU International College runs the pathway programmes into CDU degrees. See pathway colleges.

Our assessment

CDU suits a budget-conscious Indian student with modest Class 12 marks who plans to stay in Australia. The trade-off is a small city far from the large job markets.