Charles Darwin University (formerly known as Northern Territory University or NTU) is the major tertiary education institution in the Northern Territory, providing a wide range of courses to around 11,000 students. CDU has developed research strengths in the areas of tropical environmental science, tropical plant science, Aboriginal studies, and Southeast Asian language, culture, and society.

Visit the study abroad section of CDU's website, at: http://www.cdu.edu.au/studyabroad/index.html

Visit SUNY Brockport's Australia site: http://www.brockportaustralia.com

Darwin is Australia's youngest city. Over one half of Darwin's permanent residents are under 30. Situated on a beautiful natural harbor, Darwin is a modern cosmopolitan city, just one hour's flight from Indonesia. There are two very distinct seasons in Darwin and the "Top End" of the Northern Territory: the "Dry" from May to October (warm sunny days and cool nights) and the "Wet" from November to April (Monsoonal currents bring both rain and humidity). About three hours drive away is Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge, with its 13 spectacular gorges separated by rapids.

Visit the city website:
http://www.about-australia.com/nt.htm
http://www.australiasoutback.com

The Brockport Program at Charles Darwin University offers you the opportunity to:

  • Live and study in a young city at the northern most point of Australia,
  • Live and study in air-conditioned, new buildings on a tropical campus,
  • Receive instruction in small classes, seminars and tutorials from members of the faculty at Northern Territory University,
  • Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from a variety of disciplines, Indigenous Studies, Visual Art, Tourism, Tropical Environmental Science, GIS/remote Sensing and Education,
  • Total integration with Australian students,
  • Improve your writing and research skills.

    Your experience at Charles Darwin University will:

  • Introduce you to Australian society and the Australian educational system,
  • Make you a better student,
  • Expand your outlook on the world tremendously,
  • Build your self esteem and self confidence,
  • Enhance your career prospects.

    At Charles Darwin University you will:

  • Live with Australian students in modern, air conditioned [single bedroom/adjoining suite] Northern Territory University-owned accommodation,
  • Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at Charles Darwin University that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
  • Have the benefit of a program of field trips, excursions, and social events organized specifically for Brockport program participants by our Resident Director, an experienced academic and life-long Sydney resident.
  • Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by Brockport's Australian programs' Resident Director.