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.
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