What is the Charles Darwin University admission criteria?
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Charles Darwin University is a top-ranked university in Australia and getting enrolled in it is a competitive affair. CDU assesses a candidate's application on the basis of the following criteria:
- Academic entry requirements;
- Any special entry requirements;
- English language entry requirements; and
- Meeting the criteria as both a genuine temporary entrant (GTE) and genuine student (GS).
Students must be mindful of the fact that meeting the minimum entry requirements for a course does not guarantee an offer to study at CDU.
On the basis of the assessment, the applicant will receive one of the following Letter of Offer once they m
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No, GMAT or the GRE is not required for most of the Charles Darwin University programs, which include the MBA or MiM.
On the other hand, more than a standardized test, work experience is required for these programs. Below are the documents required for MBA and MiM programs:
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
- Passport
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
- ACT/SAT scores (optional or for some programs)
- Work experience (only for specific programs)
The acceptance rate at Charles Darwin University stands at 75% meaning out of every 100 applications, 75 students are rolled out an offer letter. This acceptance makes this university the least selective. However, international students are required to meet Charles Darwin University eligibility criteria:
- Completion of Class 12 (Senior Secondary Certificate) from a recognised Indian board
- Minimum of 60 to 65% in the best 4 academic subjects
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS (a minimum band of 6.0)/TOEFL iBT (minimum 60)/PTE (minimum 50)
As per the official admission guidelines by Charles Darwin University, international students are required to submit various documents for all UG and PG courses.
- A statement of purpose (SOP) is required for most of the PG courses.
- Letters of Recommendation are not made mandatory, but they can strengthen an application. Especially for programs like Education or Nursing.
Some of the other requirements for CDU admissions are mentioned below:
Academic transcripts & certificates
English proficiency test scores
CV/resume (for PG courses)
Passport copy
Ranked at #29 in Australia and #437 in the world by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Charles Darwin University is considered a popular choice among international students for a variety of reasons. Some of those are mentioned below:
Fees are affordable for Indian students.
Scholarships up to 50% are available.
IELTS 6.0–6.5 is accepted.
Darwin is a regional area.
International students get longer post-study work visas.
It gives you more PR (permanent residency) points.
Courses are job-focused (Nursing, IT, Business, Engineering).
Many courses have internships.
Student support is strong.
Indian student community is active.
The living cost
Before traveling to a new country, students must make sure that they pack following items with them:
- Valid passport
- Visa
- Offer letter
- Address of the university
- Insurance Documentation
- Atleast AUD1000 in cash
- Identification proof like license
- Any medical prescription
- Personal items including laptop, camera or any special medicines
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