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How to apply for an undergraduate course

Year 12 student? Studied at TAFE or university? Or finished high school years ago and haven’t studied since? Whatever your background, it’s easy to apply to Curtin.

This page is for domestic students. View information for international students.

How to apply to study an undergraduate degree

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I’m a year 12 student

As a year 12 student, if you want to study at Curtin next year you can apply via TISC when applications open on Monday 1 May. You may even be eligible for an early offer!

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I’m not a year 12 student

If you are not a year 12 student, you can apply directly to Curtin. Applications are currently open for mid-year entry, and applications for 2024 will open Monday 1 May.

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Apply via TISC

If you’re a year 12 student, you’ll apply to Curtin via TISC – regardless of whether you are studying ATAR subjects, Certificate IV, General subjects or our UniReady program.

TISC opens for applications from Monday 1 May.

TIP: You’ll be able to select up to six courses when you apply, but ensure that you put the course that interests you most as your first preference!

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Early offers for 2024

If you’re currently completing year 12, you may be eligible for an early offer before you’ve finished your studies!

Entry pathways

Entry pathways

Your high school results aren’t the only way to get into uni. Our Curtin-based entry pathways offer multiple options to prepare you for studying a degree. Check out our UniReady Enabling Program, First Nations enabling courses or a Curtin College diploma as potential entry pathways.

Admission criteria for year 12s

Before you apply to Curtin, it’s a good idea to check that you meet our admission criteria. This includes:

  • the general admission criteria for your entry pathway
  • our English language requirements
  • any course-specific requirements such as prerequisite subjects.

You can check the general admission criteria for your entry pathway below.

TIP: To find your course’s specific admission requirements, search for your course then click on the ‘Admission criteria’ tab.

If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.

Apply directly to Curtin

Apply directly to Curtin

If you’re not a current year 12 student, you can apply directly to Curtin for all courses except Medicine. Simply visit your preferred course page and click ‘Apply now’ when applications open, from Monday 1 May.
For most courses, you will hear back in 5 to 10 business days. For courses with competitive entry, offers will be made after the application round closes.

If you want to study Medicine, you will need to apply via TISC. Offers for Medicine are sent out in December and January.

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Mid-year entry

Apply now to start in July!

Applications are now open for mid-year entry to Curtin. The application process is the same – just head to the course you wish to study and click ‘Apply now’. Just choose your preferred start option when applying. Please note that not all courses are available for mid-year intake.

TIP: To check if you can start studying in mid-year (Semester 2), find your course then go to ‘Application intake’ to see when the next intake is.

Find out if you’re eligible for credit

Find out if you’re eligible for credit

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Admission criteria for non-year 12 students

Before you apply to Curtin, you’ll need to check that you meet our admission criteria. This includes:

  • the general admission criteria for your entry pathway
  • our English language requirements
  • any course-specific requirements, such as prerequisite subjects.

You can check the general admission criteria for your entry pathway below. Please choose the pathway option that reflects the highest level of study that you have undertaken.

TIP: To find your course’s specific admission requirements, search for your course then click on the ‘Admission criteria’ tab.

If you’d like some help with applying or information on pathways and courses, please contact Curtin Admissions and our friendly staff will be able to assist you.