Be inspired by bright minds, connect with local industry, network, and create an amazing future here in the Northern Territory.
Benefits of studying in the Territory
- Quality education
- Unique Territory lifestyle
- Multicultural community
- Amazing post-study employment opportunities
- Access to government programs and scholarships
- More affordable than other capital cities
You can attend university in the NT at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Menzies School of Health Research and higher education at the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education. Flinders University also has a Darwin campus, delivering the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP).
Charles Darwin University offers higher education and vocational education and training (VET) courses and is ranked as the number two Australian university for postgraduate full-time employment outcomes in 2024 by the Good Universities Guide.
CDU has campuses and delivery sites from the capital cities of Darwin, Brisbane and Sydney to the regional towns of Alice Springs, Palmerston and Katherine, and remote locations in Nhulunbuy and Tennant Creek.
CDU's study options offer flexibility for students to study online, on campus, full time or part-time. You can also benefit from work experience with the Northern Territory Government while studying for your degree.
You can go to the Charles Darwin University website for more information.
You can study medical research specialties through the Menzies School of Health Research including global and tropical health and Indigenous health.
Menzies offers a range of study opportunities including Higher Degrees by Research (HDR), postgraduate degrees, work experience, traineeships, and cadetships where you can learn from lecturers and research supervisors who are acclaimed experts in their fields.
Menzies’ headquarters are in Darwin, with other locations in Melbourne, Alice Springs and Dili, Timor-Leste.
You can go to the Menzies School of Health Research website for more information.
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) provides training in both further and higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It has three main campuses located at the Batchelor township, which is about 98 kilometres south of Darwin, at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in Alice Springs and the Casuarina campus within Charles Darwin University.
Go to the Batchelor Institute website for more information.
Flinders University delivers the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP) which provides training to Flinders University medical students. The NTMP also helps to coordinate placement opportunities and support for allied heath and interstate-based medical students.
Students can also study a Bachelor of Paramedic Science at the Flinders University campus in Casuarina.
Visit Flinders University for more information.
University fees
Fee structures vary depending on the university, field of study, course type, and student type. You can go to the relevant university website for more information about fees.
You can read more about financial help for school leavers.
Studying as an international student in the Territory
Studying in the Northern Territory offers international students the opportunity to receive a quality Australian education from our many international education and training providers, across schools, higher education, English language and vocational education and training.
To learn more about studying in the Territory as an international student visit the StudyNT website or learn more about study agent support and training courses on our international students page.
To learn about migrating to the Territory as an international student view our migration page.
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Childcare services in the NT
A range of child care and preschool services is available to your family in the Northern Territory.
Schools in the NT
When it comes to choosing a school for your child, it's important to find the right one that will work for your child and your family.
International students in the NT
Studying in the Northern Territory will give you a quality education, genuine employment opportunities, and a chance to connect with like-minded people.
VET / TAFE in the NT
Vocational educational and training (VET) in the NT gives you skills and knowledge to do a job in the workplace such as in retail or an office, or in a trade.