Rankings
How every major ranking places Charles Darwin University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 8 | $24,804 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $23,393 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $26,021 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $27,861 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $29,123 | See → |
| Business & management | 2 | $27,272 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $27,272 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $26,476 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $26,901 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $26,581 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $26,901 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $26,901 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $26,228 | See → |
Costs and entry
38 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Charles Darwin University
The job market for Charles Darwin University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,050 a year; half of Charles Darwin University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $24,804 and $27,179. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $29,123, education & teaching $23,393.
How is Charles Darwin University ranked?
Charles Darwin University is ranked #584 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In Australia it is #27 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Medicine (#651–700).
What IELTS score does Charles Darwin University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (18 of the 25 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Charles Darwin University offer?
36 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (8), education & teaching (6) and computer science & data technology (5).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Charles Darwin University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.