Universities in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has one university, Charles Darwin University, based in Darwin. It is small, and the Territory actively encourages international students to stay through its migration program.
Regional migration
The whole of the Northern Territory is a designated regional area for skilled migration. The NT runs the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement and its own nomination, both aimed at keeping graduates in the Territory. Check your points.
Compare any of these in the comparison tool, check the application deadlines, or see the cost of living in Darwin.
Universities in the Northern Territory: common questions
How many universities are there in the Northern Territory?
This directory lists 1 university in the Northern Territory that enrol international students. Some multi-state universities also operate campuses here but are listed under their home state.
Does studying in the Northern Territory count as regional for skilled migration?
The whole of the Northern Territory is a designated regional area for skilled migration. The NT runs the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement and its own nomination, both aimed at keeping graduates in the Territory.
Which is the cheapest university in the Northern Territory?
Tuition varies by course more than by university, but the regional and newer universities are generally cheaper than the Group of Eight. Each card below shows the lowest tuition on record; the affordable-universities shortlist ranks them nationally.