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Charles Darwin University Fees for Indian Students
CDU (Darwin) is known for Northern Territory university with regional benefits. Below: tuition, living costs in Darwin, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹83 lakh – ₹95 lakh
- Tuition AUD 30,000 – AUD 38,000 a year
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Typical loan ₹58 lakh – ₹85 lakh
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How much does CDU cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at Charles Darwin University costs about ₹83 lakh – ₹95 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of AUD 30,000 – AUD 38,000 a year, living costs of about AUD 30,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹3.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹58 lakh – ₹85 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: Charles Darwin University — official website · Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)
CDU at a glance
- Location
- Darwin, NT, Australia
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Northern Territory university with regional benefits
- Tuition (international)
- AUD 30,000 – AUD 38,000 a year
- Living costs used
- AUD 30,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹83 lakh – ₹95 lakh
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- Work during study
- 48 hours per fortnight during study periods
- After graduation
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
- Official website
- cdu.edu.au
Fee breakdown
CDU cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at AUD 1 ≈ ₹66. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Living there
Living costs in Darwin
Tropical regional city with extra post-study work time. A room in shared housing usually costs AUD 900 – AUD 1,300 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is AUD 22,900 – AUD 27,700.
For the cost table we use AUD 30,000 a year — planning figure close to the Home Affairs living-cost amount. During your studies you can work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
The student visa assesses the Genuine Student requirement and needs OSHC health cover for the whole stay.
Funding
How Indian students fund CDU
Typical loan: ₹58 lakh – ₹85 lakh. EMIs on a ₹71 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to CDU for the February 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at CDU and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on CDU's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹58 lakh – ₹85 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa: receive the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is AUD 30,000 – AUD 38,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹83 lakh – ₹95 lakh.
At AUD 1 ≈ ₹66, a year's tuition is about ₹20 lakh – ₹25 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 1 cost less in total and 5 cost more. CDU's tuition is below the middle of our Australia list.
Yes, within visa rules: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹58 lakh – ₹85 lakh.
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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