Charles Darwin University
- Research university
Charles Darwin University: international tuition ≈ 31,434 AUD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 61,144 AUD. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.
CDU offers merit scholarships to international students (VCIHAS 50% with application; Global Merit 30% assessed automatically), so Vietnamese students can apply. No information on need-based aid was found.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally. A Vietnamese high-school diploma gets you straight into first year.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 61,144 AUD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 29,710 AUD.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 23/1. You apply through CDU online application portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Charles Darwin University?
International tuition is ≈ 31,434 AUD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 61,144 AUD.
Does Charles Darwin University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. CDU offers merit scholarships to international students (VCIHAS 50% with application; Global Merit 30% assessed automatically), so Vietnamese students can apply. No information on need-based aid was found.
What English scores does Charles Darwin University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
CDU International College Scholarship - All Regions (excluding China and East Asia)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 15% or 30% off tuition fees (first year of study only)
This award is exclusively for new international students from all regions outside China and East Asia, so it does not exclude international students.
- First year only
CDU International College Scholarship - China and East AsiaCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 30% off tuition fees (first year of study only)
Vietnam is on the listed countries, but the award applies only to CDU International College programs (diplomas, Masters Qualifying), not direct bachelor entry.
- First year only
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Marvin Hua 🇦🇺Cuộc Sống Úc2023Campus tour
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- Charles Darwin University2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearGlobal Merit and Nursing are assessed automatically, but VCIHAS (50%) needs a separate application, so no university-wide conclusion on automatic merit consideration can be drawn.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; VCIHAS only requires a scholarship application with a short statement, not a financial disclosure form.
Scholarships at this school
CDU Bachelor of Nursing ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: Up to 20% of the tuition fee for the Bachelor of Nursing
Open to new international students entering the Bachelor of Nursing, so Vietnamese students are eligible if they choose this course.
CDU Global Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: 30% of the tuition fee for select courses
Open to new international students including undergraduates, so Vietnamese students qualify if studying full-time on-campus at the listed locations.
CDU International College Scholarship - China and East AsiaCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 30% off tuition fees (first year of study only)
Vietnam is on the listed countries, but the award applies only to CDU International College programs (diplomas, Masters Qualifying), not direct bachelor entry.
- First year only
Study in Australia's Northern Territory ScholarshipsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
This is funded by the Northern Territory Government for international students, not by CDU itself; the page states no nationality restriction.
Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: 50% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the course
The award requires an international student paying international fees, so Vietnamese students are eligible if they meet the minimum score.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Semester 1, 2027: 31 January 2027; Semester 2, 2027: 4 July 2027
Australia AwardsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says CDU supports Australia Awards students and gives no nationality criteria or application details.
CDU International College Scholarship - All Regions (excluding China and East Asia)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
This award is exclusively for new international students from all regions outside China and East Asia, so it does not exclude international students.
- First year only
Dili International School ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The Dili International School Scholarship requires applicants to be international students paying international fees, so it does not exclude them; it is limited to DIS graduates.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysiA Statement of Purpose is among the required application documents.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 22 Australia schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Onshore application deadline, Semester 3 2026Applicationin22days
- VCIHAS scholarship application closing date, Semester 1 2027Scholarship+108 days
- VCIHAS scholarship application closing date, Semester 2 2027Scholarship+262 days
Programs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Bachelor courses registered for international students in the Australian Government CRICOS register. The register may lag the latest intake.
Staying in Australia after graduation
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a bachelor's degree. Key conditions: aged 35 or under when applying, in Australia, held a Student visa in the last 6 months, and a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data