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- A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- The course does not publish one universal minimum GPA; overseas equivalence and any credit are individually assessed.
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Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia — Danala, Darwin CityReviewed 22 October 2026
CDU's Master of Information Technology (Information Systems) combines technical and organisational IT study.
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CDU's Master of Information Technology (Information Systems) combines technical and organisational IT study. Darwin teaching is at Danala in the city; Sydney and online options have separate delivery considerations.
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- Master of Information Technology (Information Systems), SITIS4
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Language requirements
- The postgraduate requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with each component at least 6.0, or accepted equivalent evidence.
- The lower undergraduate threshold should not be used for this master's.
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Study intakes
- The 2027 listing provides Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer entry, subject to campus availability.
- Standard full-time duration is two years and 160 credit points; student-visa applicants must use an eligible on-campus offering.
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Application deadlines
- Confirm the 2027 offshore or onshore application cutoff with CDU before submission.
- Application, acceptance and teaching dates are separate; allow sufficient time for document assessment and visa processing.
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International tuition
- The international course listing gives AUD 36,440 annual tuition for a full-time 80-credit-point load in 2027, equivalent to AUD 4,555 per ten-point unit.
- Future-year increases and non-tuition expenses are separate.
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Scholarships & funding
- The CDU Global Merit Scholarship covers 30% of tuition for selected eligible full-time on-campus courses commencing in 2026 or 2027.
- Automatic assessment is not an unconditional award; course, academic and continuing requirements apply.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Charles Darwin University (CDU)?
Selected programme options include Master of Information Technology (Information Systems), SITIS4. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Charles Darwin University (CDU)?
A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent. The course does not publish one universal minimum GPA; overseas equivalence and any credit are individually assessed. The postgraduate requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with each component at least 6.0, or accepted equivalent evidence. The lower undergraduate threshold should not be used for this master's.
How much are international tuition fees at Charles Darwin University (CDU)?
The international course listing gives AUD 36,440 annual tuition for a full-time 80-credit-point load in 2027, equivalent to AUD 4,555 per ten-point unit. Future-year increases and non-tuition expenses are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Charles Darwin University (CDU)?
Confirm the 2027 offshore or onshore application cutoff with CDU before submission. Application, acceptance and teaching dates are separate; allow sufficient time for document assessment and visa processing. The 2027 listing provides Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer entry, subject to campus availability. Standard full-time duration is two years and 160 credit points; student-visa applicants must use an eligible on-campus offering. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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