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Marketing proof points for CDU

Adding proof points to your communications helps to build the credibility of CDU. Here, you'll find a range of approved proof points and can choose ones that best support your communication objectives. 

As rankings and numbers changes, these will be updated. Please check back regularly to ensure you're putting correct messages into market. 

Some claims are are also available as digital-ready petals in a range of colour combinations (example below), which can be sourced from the Marketing team. 

If you spot an error, please contact marketing@cdu.edu.au

Petal USPs claims rankings example for brand site

 

 

Tip for Colleges and discipline leads: Along with discipline-specific claims, consider also using general whole-of-CDU or study experience claims. These can support your messages and are strong proof points relevant to all parts of CDU. 

Tip for web editors: These proof points are available in Drupal to add to all parts of the CDU website. Simply use the key facts component and search for your preferred proof point. If the figures or rankings change, your part of the website will be automatically updated when the Marketing team makes corrections. 

Whole-of-CDU claims

Use these when you're talking about whole-of-CDU achievements, outcomes and study experiences. These are great for broad audiences. 

  • #8 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes

    According to The Good Universities Guide 2025 CDU ranks as a leader for undergraduate employment outcomes

  • Top 100 university in the Asia Pacific

    According to the Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019

  • CDU researchers rank among the top 2% in their fields worldwide

  • Northern Territory's top Training Provider

    We are the largest provider of TAFE in the Northern Territory

  • 30 years' experience in distance and online education

    We have what it takes to support flexible study

  • Top university for first-in-family study

    The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a top 5 university in providing first-generation university education

  • CDU graduates earn 8% more

    Than the average university grad, according to the 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

Study experience claims

Use these when you're talking to future or current students about the benefits of studying at CDU. 

  • 100% flexible study that suits you

    Choose to study online or on campus, part-time or full-time

  • Choose from 300+ certificates, diplomas degrees

    Explore a wide range of vocational training and higher education courses

  • 24/7 academic and tech support

    We’re here to support interactive, collaborative learning

  • 70% of CDU students study online

    We're well-placed to fulfil your flexible study needs

  • Easy-to-use online learning platform

    Access materials on demand as text, video or audio files

  • Study 100% online or on campus

    Get 24/7 access to our online learning platform, recorded lectures and tutorial assistance

  • Focus on unique Indigenous and Asia Pacific perspectives

    Learn from cultural experts and benefit from strong links to Northern Australia and South East Asia

  • Hands-on industry projects and placements

    Graduate with the skills you need to succeed

  • Study abroad at 40+ universities

    Travel the world with overseas study experiences at universities in North America, Europe and Asia

  • Learn with industry-standard technologies and tools

    To graduate industry ready

  • Small class sizes

    For a highly supportive learning environment

  • 25+ student clubs

    Join an inclusive, supportive and tight-knit community of peers

  • Qualify as you study

    Gain a graduate certificate while you finish your master's degree, so your studies are recognised sooner

PhD/HDR study claims

Use these when you are talking about audiences who are interested in PhD/Higher Degree by research study and outcomes. 

  • Be supported by a research scholarship

    Available to domestic and international students

Arts and humanities claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the arts, humanities and social sciences disciplines at CDU. 

  • #6 in Australia for humanities, culture and social sciences teaching quality

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #1 in Australia for postgraduate teaching quality in humanities and social sciences

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2024

  • 97% of undergrad humanities and social sciences students satisfied with teaching practices

    According to the 2017-19 Graduate Outcomes Survey by QILT

  • #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salary

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge

    Benefit from lecturers’ strong links to Northern Australia and South East Asia

  • Study a capstone unit to graduate industry ready

    Study a capstone unit to gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce or starting postgraduate study.

Business and accounting claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the business and accounting disciplines at CDU. 

  • Fast-track to finish a Bachelor of Business in 2 years

    If you hold a certificate, diploma or have relevant experience, you may be able have prior study recognised

  • 88% of undergrad CDU business students find employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

  • Build your own Bachelor of Business

    Choose from 11 single and double majors to suit your professional goals

  • Fast-track to finish an MBA in 12 months

    Receive up to 40 credit points toward your degree based on your previous studies and work experience

Engineering claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the engineering disciplines at CDU. 

  • #4 in Australia for engineering and technology starting salary

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #2 in Australia for engineering and technology employment outcomes

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • 94% of undergrad CDU engineering students find full time employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

Environment, agriculture and primary industries claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the environment, agriculture and primary industries disciplines at CDU. 

  • #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

Information technology claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the information technology disciplines at CDU. 

  • #1 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and information technology

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in computing and information technology

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2024

Law and legal studies claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the law and legal studies disciplines at CDU. 

  • #12 in Australia for law and paralegal employment outcomes

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • Unique focus on global, Indigenous and refugee law

    Learn about how laws are applied across jurisdictions and examine different legal systems from around the world.

  • Qualify in 3 years, rather than 4

    So you can finish faster, CDU's Bachelor of Laws doesn't require you to study general, non-law subjects

Nursing and health claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or donating to nursing or health disciplines at CDU.

  • Join a community of more than 6,500 health and nursing students

    Studying with CDU online or on campus across Australia

  • 87% of undergrad CDU nursing students find employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

  • 96% of postgrad CDU nursing students find employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salaries

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #1 in Australia for psychology employment outcomes

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #7 in Australia for postgraduate health student support

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #3 in Australia for social work starting salaries

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate social work employment outcomes

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #7 in Australia for postgraduate learning resources in health services and support

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • State-of-the-art clinical simulation suite

    For hands-on learning, led by experts

  • Convenient location in the Sydney CBD

    Opposite George St Station for easy access

  • Study online or on campus in the Sydney CBD

    With access to CDU's Sydney Health Precinct opposite Central Station

  • #14 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing

    According to the Good Universities Guide 2025

Teacher education claims

Use these when you're talking to audiences who are interested in studying, researching, working or investing in the teacher education disciplines at CDU. 

  • 93% of undergrad CDU teaching students find employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

  • 93% of postgrad CDU teaching students find employment

    According to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report

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