The Northern Territory (NT) has 2 public providers, Charles Darwin University and the Batchelor Institute. The NT Government invests $55 million* annually to support these providers in offering skilling and training to Territorians.

Underpinning the economic, social and cultural development of the Territory, Charles Darwin University and the Batchelor Institute are significant Territory resources providing training, education and research.

Our public providers make a significant contribution to regional and remote training in the Territory. They face greater challenges than any other jurisdiction in Australia due to remoteness, small population base and demographic composition. The integral role they play is a key consideration of the NT Government’s investment in the delivery of a skilled workforce.

The NT Government places a high value on the public providers engagement in the social and cultural life of the community, contributing to regional and remote training and delivering positive outcomes for Territory students.

* Public provider funding includes $14.6 million recurrent funding provided by the Australian Government.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) offers higher education and vocational education and training courses. CDU has campuses in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine and have a presence in Nhulunbuy.

For more information, go to the Charles Darwin University website.

Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education provides training and further education, and higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For more information, go to the Batchelor Institute website.