Charles Darwin University

🇦🇺 Australia 4-Year University

Global #1514 Australia #38

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Institution Info

Founded: 2003
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,300 students
Faculty: 1,368
Website: http://www.cdu.edu.au/

About

Charles Darwin University is a higher education institution in Australia, founded in 2003. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Australia. The university has approximately 4,300 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #584 · Ranked	28.70
THE	2026	THE #467 · Ranked	47.23
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1514 · Ranked	71.02

Research Output via OpenAlex

276

h-index

798,202

Citations

18,116

Publications

13,602

i10-index

2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Darwin University's global ranking?

Charles Darwin University is ranked #1,514 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Australia, it holds the #38 position.

When was Charles Darwin University founded?

Charles Darwin University was founded in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Australia.

How many students attend Charles Darwin University?

Charles Darwin University has a student body of approximately 4,300 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is Charles Darwin University's research output?

Charles Darwin University has produced 18,116 research publications with 798,202 total citations and an h-index of 276, according to OpenAlex data.