Charles Darwin University application deadlines 2027
Recommended
Apply by around October 2026
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Charles Darwin University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
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Charles Darwin University application fee
No. Charles Darwin University does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.
How Charles Darwin University handles application dates
Charles Darwin University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for your intended intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. CDU has several international application closing dates each semester; apply as early as you can, as earlier applications get an offer sooner. Most CDU international students apply through an authorised agent.
Applying to Charles Darwin University at a glance
Charles Darwin University has 93 published programs on this site, most in Nursing & Health Sciences, Education, Business, and Psychology. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52 | A$26,700 to A$39,400 | Not listed |
| Graduate | 40 | A$31,600 to A$65,500 | Not listed |
| PhD | 1 | A$33,700 | Not listed |
Charles Darwin University scholarship deadlines
- CDU Global Merit Scholarship · 30% tuition reduction on eligible courses · no fixed closing date
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on Charles Darwin University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
Charles Darwin University deadlines: common questions
When is the Charles Darwin University application deadline for international students?
Charles Darwin University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
Can I apply to Charles Darwin University after the deadline?
Often, yes. Charles Darwin University does not publish one hard closing date for every course. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses close firmly.
What intakes does Charles Darwin University have?
Charles Darwin University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to Charles Darwin University?
For Charles Darwin University's next intake (Semester 1), the recommended date is around October 2026. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Charles Darwin University lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to Charles Darwin University?
No. Charles Darwin University does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.
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