Think all universities are the same? Think again.

At Charles Darwin University Australia we do things differently. Hyperflex learning, world-ranked research and affordable Master’s degrees that fit around your life.

Learn from world-class experts driving real change

Our industry experts bring real-world experience into the classroom through exclusive London-based masterclasses.

Industry partnerships that enhance your learning experience

Collaborate with leading organisations through internships and projects that boost your career prospects.

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Study on your schedule with flexible learning options

Choose your pace for learning, plan study around your life and progress your career on your terms.

Global recognition and career outcomes

At Charles Darwin University Australia, your career outcomes are paramount. Our innovative curriculum is designed to expose you to the cutting edge of industry developments, providing insights and delivering highly competitive skillsets. 

Advance your career

Tailored education for immediate professional application.

Achieve global reach

Join a worldwide network of successful alumni.

Move your career forward with hyperflexible learning

Our postgraduate degrees are designed around real lives, not rigid systems. Study your way – with flexibility, global credibility and future-focused outcomes.

Start anytime

No waiting, no compromise. Apply when you’re ready and begin your studies on your terms with minimal disruption to your life.

Exclusive London masterclasses

Experience Charles Darwin University Australia in person through exclusive masterclasses in London. These sessions connect theory to practice, delivering global insights with local relevance.

A globally respected degree

Earn a qualification from a top 500 university. Our degrees are recognised for research impact, innovation and graduate success worldwide – giving you a credential that opens doors.

Designed for working professionals

Our part-time, flexible programs are built for busy professionals. With practical, career-focused learning, you’ll gain skills you can apply immediately – without stepping away from your job.

Ongoing academic support

You’re never alone at Charles Darwin University Australia. From expert supervisors to dedicated support teams, you’re backed by people who understand postgraduate study pressures and want you to succeed.

Our rankings

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Global recognition

Charles Darwin University Australia is among the top 80 young universities worldwide. Ranked by Times Higher Education (2024) for innovation and impact.

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Graduate success

85% of graduates employed in their chosen field, backed by a 95% student satisfaction rate, Charles Darwin University Australia delivers real career outcomes.

Research excellence

Top 2% of researchers worldwide. Our academics are recognised globally for research that drives change (Stanford/Elsevier 2023).

Achievements and success rates of our graduates

Our graduates don’t just succeed: They lead. With high employment rates and industry recognition, our alumni are proof that flexible, future-focused learning delivers results to students and impact to industries. 

95% satisfaction

85% of our graduates are employed in their chosen field, backed by a 95% student satisfaction rate.

Global recognition

We rank among the top 80 best young universities worldwide.* Plus, our researchers are among the top 2% globally in their fields.^

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Meet our lecturers

Your lecturers aren’t just teachers. They’re shaping industry, research and real-world change.

Associate Professor Bharanidharan Shanmugam is a lecturer in information technology, with more than a decade of information security experise in risk assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability research. His research focuses on information, application and network security, risk and policy, the internet of things and threats. 

Associate Professor Bharanidharan Shanmugam

Dr Chrystie Watson is a renowned thought leader and innovator in sustainable leadership.  She delivers inclusive management and leadership programs that integrate sustainable practices into learning outcomes. Dr Watson has extensive knowledge of building effective leadership capacity in complex social-ecological systems through education. 

Dr Chrystie Watson

Dr Debajyoti Chakrabarty is an economics and finance lecturer. Dr Chakrabarty completed his PhD in Economics from Rutgers University and was awarded the Sydney Simon Teaching Prize in Economics, which recognises talented early career researchers.  He was a lecturer at Australian National University before joining the University.  

Dr Debajyoti Chakrabarty

Dr Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie is a senior lecturer who holds a PhD in sustainable management and his interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainability transitions, circular economy, and global development. Before joining the University, Dr ErdiawKwasie worked across international policy agencies, such as Transparency International and UNDP. 

Dr Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie

Dr Mukhtar Hussain is a lecturer in information technology and a researcher in cyber security. His expertise spans zero trust architecture, cyber threat intelligence, and anomaly detection. Dr Hussain has a PhD in Cyber Security, where his doctoral work advanced security methods for complex digital and industrial environments.

Dr Mukhtar Hussain

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