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#1 for graduate employment

Of WA’s public universities, Curtin has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment.
Good Universities Guide 2022

A leader in research and innovation

95 per cent of our assessed research is rated at or above world standard.
Excellence in Research Australia 2018

Second in the world for mining

Curtin’s ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.
QSWUR by subject 2023

What kind of student are you?

Undergraduate

If you haven’t completed a university degree before, discover our pathways to undergraduate study and explore our wide range of courses in the creative industries, STEM, commerce, law and health.

Postgraduate

Thinking about switching direction or taking your career to the next level? Learn why our postgrads are the highest paid in WA.

Research

A higher degree by research from Curtin gives you scope to pursue a specialist area in your field, build knowledge in your profession and contribute to important research.

Online

Studying online with Curtin is ideal if you live regionally, interstate or overseas, or if you’re unable to attend classes on campus. Learn more about the flexible ways you can study at Curtin.

Professional development

Choose from a range of short courses and workshops designed for business people, educators, entrepreneurs, health workers and other professionals.

Studying at Curtin

How to apply

Not sure how to apply? Follow our simple application instructions for your preferred course at Curtin.

Fees and scholarships

Learn how much your tuition fees will cost and the types of scholarship opportunities Curtin has to offer.

Entry pathways

Whether you’re finishing high school, looking to transition from TAFE, or thinking of a career change; there’s a variety of entry pathways to suit you.

High school resources

Graduating high school? You’ll find everything you need to know about transitioning to university here.

Key dates

If you plan to apply for university there are some key dates that you will want to make note of.

Find U Quiz

Now is a great time to start exploring your options. Discover which study areas and courses suit your personality in our fun, 5-minute quiz.

The Curtin experience

Campus life

From food trucks and live music to giant games and craft workshops, there’s always something happening at Curtin.

Accommodation

Explore a diverse range of student accommodation options at our Curtin Perth campus, all located within a ten minute walk from the centre of campus.

Campus locations

You may have the opportunity to study at another Curtin campus in Western Australia or at one of our offshore campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai or Mauritius.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

At Curtin, we value and celebrate diversity, and aim to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong.

Equity resources

No matter your circumstances or background, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to study at university. We’re here to provide you with the support every step of the way.

Global study

Whether you’re a Curtin Perth student looking to study overseas, or you’re at a university outside Australia and want to experience Curtin Perth, there’s a number of opportunities available.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Current students: The scholarship application process is completed online. Current student scholarship applications generally open in October and close in March. Once scholarships are open, the link to the online form will be available on each scholarship information page via the Scholarships website.

Future Students: Most scholarships can be applied for online. Some of our future student scholarships (for example the Curtin Excellence Scholarship) do not require an application. More information can be found on the Scholarships website.

How do I apply for on-campus student accommodation?

To apply for accommodation at Curtin Perth:

  1. Visit the accommodation website to explore the options available
  2. Click on ‘Apply Now’ to go through to the booking portal
  3. Follow the steps to submit your application.

As some accommodation options are more popular than others, we recommend that you apply for on-campus student accommodation as soon as you accept your offer to study. In the case where your preferred room is not available, the Reservations team will contact you and recommend an alternative.

If you are looking for accommodation at Curtin Kalgoorlie, you can apply via our website.

It is free to apply for accommodation at both the Perth and Kalgoorlie campuses.

If you have any other questions about applying for on campus accommodation, please contact Curtin Reservations for Curtin Perth accommodation or Agricola for Curtin Kalgoorlie accommodation.

Can I defer my offer?

You may be able to defer your offer for a period of up to 12 months. Instructions are listed on our Defer your offer page.

If you changed your mind, and wish to:

What are the alternative pathways into Curtin?

There are many different pathways to get into Curtin, view all of our options on the Entry pathways page.

Can TISC applicants change their course preferences?

Yes, please refer to Choosing and Changing Preferences on the TISC website for information on how to change your preferences.

Note: TISC applicants should check the relevant deadlines on the TISC calendar for important dates regarding changing preferences and application deadlines.

Can I study part-time?

You may be able to study part-time, undertaking as few as 25 or 50 credit points (one or two units) per semester. This reduces your weekly workload considerably but extends the duration of your course. You may also be able to change each semester, studying part-time in one semester, then full-time in the following. But keep in mind that not all courses have a part-time study option.

Visit our Future Students webpage. From here you will be able to search all of Curtin’s course offerings. Once you have selected your course, from the side ribbon select “Handbook”. If your course is available for part-time study, it will be stated under the Duration and Availability headline.

What is undergraduate study?

Undergraduate study is also referred to as post-secondary education and is normally studied at a higher education institution, such as a university.

The most common type of undergraduate study is the Bachelor’s degree, which typically takes three to four years to complete. If a student is achieving a good course weighted average (CWA), they may be invited to stay on for an extra year and complete the bachelor degree with honours.

For a list of undergraduate courses available at Curtin, please visit the Future Students website.

Where can I find important dates?

Important dates and deadlines for all Curtin study periods can be found on the Academic Calendar.

We encourage you to particularly familiarise yourself with the , (last date to withdraw) and the final enrolment date for your study period.

Students studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA) can find important dates both on the Curtin Academic Calendar, and OUA’s key dates webpage.

Application deadlines and other important dates can be found on the Curtin Website.

Campuses

Teaching areas

Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and recognises the many nations who have looked after Country for more than 60,000 years. We are honoured and grateful for the privilege to maintain campuses operating in Boorloo (Perth) and Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie) in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present as Custodians and Owners of these lands. We recognise their deep knowledge and their cultural, spiritual and educational practices, and aspire to learn and teach in partnership with them. Curtin also acknowledges First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations’ voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.

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