Living in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory and its capital, Darwin, have a great deal to offer students seeking a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and multicultural society.
The Northern Territory's two higher education providers have around nine campuses and study centres between them. Most popular are those in Darwin, the Territory's cosmopolitan capital, where one fifth of residents hail from overseas. The student population is equally diverse, with Northern Territory universities attracting almost a third of their students from interstate.
What does the Northern Territory have to offer?
Where can you study?
Number of universities: 1
Other higher education providers: 2
The Northern Territory's student population is around 7000. Of these, around 39 per cent of students are from interstate and a further 6 per cent are from overseas (DEEWR, 2008).
Your study options
Drawing on the unique local environment and culture, institutions in the NT have developed expertise in specialised areas such as desert knowledge, tropical science, Indigenous and cross cultural knowledge, Indigenous health and South-East Asian studies. There is also a good selection of courses in general areas such as teaching, law, business and nursing.
Student life
Darwin boasts a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and is Australia's only tropical capital city. There's an energetic multicultural art and market scene and one of the world's most outstanding natural and cultural destinations — World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Arnhem Land and the Kimberley are also close by.
During breaks students can relax at the city's tropical gardens and beaches, catch a flick at the outdoor Deckchair Cinema or visit one of the restaurants and nightclubs on Mitchell Street. Popular events range from the artistic (Darwin Festival) and alternative (Speargrass Festival) to the slightly silly — the Darwin Beer Can Regatta race, where all vessels are built entirely of beer and soft drink cans.
Further south, Alice Springs is the second major city in the Northern Territory, and the base for exploring Australia's most extraordinary outback wonders, including Uluru. Set amongst a striking red desert landscape, the town itself offers plenty of opportunities for adventure activities, trekking and viewing the Aboriginal art of the region. AFL and rugby are played year round in the Northern Territory's balmy climate, as well as cricket, soccer and basketball. Fishing is a popular pastime with locals and the Territory's varied salt and freshwater fishing spots are jumping with barramundi, queen fish and snapper.
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For an idea of the cost of living at an individual campus, do an institution search.
Housing
Two-bedroom house median weekly rental price: The student rental market is very competitive. Visit your university housing service for referrals or advice. Figures presented here are intended as a guide only. Prices vary wihin and between suburbs and towns. Source: REIA.
Transport Charles Darwin University's campuses at Casuarina and Palmerston offer free parking, parking permits and pay-and-display parking. Parking at other CDU campuses is free.
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