Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a member of the seven Innovative Research Universities in Australia

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EDUCAST, Jupiter Media is a perfect educational media house continuously involved in the research of different national and international educational institutes, universities and colleges. The main objective of Jupiter Media is to provide unbiased, valid and reliable information about academic sectors which are essential to students looking for better careers with excellent degrees. Jupiter Media is too sensitive towards its functions so it is frequently conducting field study programs creating efficient teams. The Destination Australia team of Jupiter Media has visited Charles Darwin University (CDU), Sydney Campus to observe and capture its infrastructural and educational reality.

Charles Darwin University is an Australian public university with a main campus in Darwin and eight satellite campuses in some metropolitan and regional areas. It was established in 2003 after Northern Territory University, the Menzies School of Health Research, and Centralia College merged.

CDU is a member of the seven Innovative Research Universities in Australia and offers academic degrees and vocational education. No other Australian university serves such a large area of the continent, in such remote locations, and with such a small population to sustain it.

The university is Australia’s first dual-sector university and the only university based in the Northern Territory, a fact of which it is immensely proud, according to Associate Prof Niusha Shafi Abady. She says Charles Darwin University (CDU), Sydney Campus provides individual care and attention to students.  Niusha Shafi Abady Based on the worldwide connections and contributions, CDU ensures global students provide world-standard education and research capabilities in areas that matter to every community. Being connected with purpose is the most important tool, the university has to meet the tertiary education and research needs and expectations of Australia and beyond.

According to Penelope Sweeting, Associate Vice Chancellor Sydney Region, the college provides rental support and guidance in report writing. Penelope Sweeting said that studying and completing the degree is a life-changing experience, CDU has been facilitating students to make the most of the experience. CDU offers up to a 30% fee reduction scholarship for the full duration of most programs. In addition, one does not need to repay the scholarship back, allowing one to concentrate more time on studies.

According to Cheryl Brennan, Regional Marketing Manager- degrees at the university focus on preparing students for the workplace by providing theoretical knowledge, practical interdisciplinary skills, and professional experience opportunities. CDU Sydney has been offering personalized and one-on-one support for all international students including, the English bridging program, Careers service, Student Counselling, Mentor Program, Access and Inclusion Advisor and Study workshops. Apart from this, international students can meet locals easily and feel special as individuals, rather than in numbers.

“Studying is important, but a great university experience is also about being part of a social and supportive community outside the classroom” this is statement of students learning in CDU. As CDU students, they will study and socialize in a stimulating urban environment with a vibrant café culture, access to an onsite gym and ultra-modern spaces. They suggested new students to pursue new or existing interests by joining CDU, or make the most of the time at the heart of one of the world’s great cities.

These statements gathered during field study of vital research conducted by Jupiter Media is important for related students, parents and education professionals’ which point out activities of  Charles Darwin University (CDU) as a member of the seven innovative research Universities in Australia.