The announcement of a new student accommodation complex will lay the foundations for Darwin to become an international education hub.
With Charles Darwin University finally set to open its long-awaited new city campus next month, the university has now unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art student accommodation complex in the heart of the CBD.
The student housing facility is part of CDU’s bid to transform the Northern Territory capital into an international student hub, with the goal of welcoming 6,000 foreign students by the end of 2027.
The purpose-built accommodation is the first of its kind for the CBD, with architects tasked with ensuring the structure is purpose-built to handle Darwin’s unique humid and hot weather conditions.
Located opposite the university’s education and community precinct, the student housing will feature meticulously designed energy-efficiency technologies to help reduce its carbon footprint.
CDU Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman said the University was pleased to partner with Campus Living Villages (CLV) to deliver quality accommodation, which has a track record of building world-renowned student accommodation across the globe.
“This partnership with CLV aligns well with our desire to enhance the student experience within a supportive learning environment,” Professor Bowman said.
“By combining our resources and expertise, we can address the growing demand for accommodation and ensure that students have access to high-quality living options that complement their academic journey.”
Mr Bowman said the development of purpose-built student accommodation in the Top End was a key pillar to achieving the university’s ambition of transforming Darwin into a mecca for international students.
“CDU has a goal of having 6,000 international students by 2027, and this new accommodation will help support this goal and future goals as well as provide a safe space that supports our diverse student community,” he said.
CLV Group CEO John Schroder said the housing accommodation would be specifically designed for the needs of CDU students and their surrounding environment.
“Our collaboration represents an opportunity to create accommodation that enriches the student experience and contributes to the on-campus offering that will be tailored to the needs of CDU,” he said.
“We are passionate about working with CDU to help build a community which embraces and promotes student care and safety,
