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Curtin Kalgoorlie

Our Kalgoorlie campus is based in WA’s historic mining region. We offer a range of business, education, health and engineering courses at this location.

About Curtin Kalgoorlie

The historic mining town of Kalgoorlie is located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth. The town was established in 1893 when gold was first discovered there, and today it remains an important centre for the state’s mining industry.

Curtin Kalgoorlie is located next to the Central Business District and offers a strong sense of community both in and out of the classroom. You can study our renowned mining and engineering degrees here, as well as online courses in health sciences, education and commerce.

Flexible study options are available and you will have full access to the facilities and services at Curtin Kalgoorlie, including the campus library, wi-fi, academic student support services, and online collaboration tools.

Located a short walk from campus, the Agricola student housing provides modern accommodation and gives you access to a gym, sporting and leisure facilities. There’s also a thriving social club that hosts regular events and activities for you to enjoy.

Enabling courses and alternative pathways

We offer a range of enabling courses and alternative pathways. To speak to someone in person, attend our information session to find out more about studying a Curtin Kalgoorlie Enabling Course.

Indigenous Tertiary Enabling course

Our free, six-month course has helped hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students gain entry to university. If you’re thinking of studying at Curtin but haven’t met the prerequisites, the Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course is designed for you.

UniReady

This six-month program can be studied online, and can help you gain entry into a range of undergraduate courses. It’s for students who don’t meet Curtin’s ATAR requirements.

Portfolio entry

You can submit a portfolio to apply for a wide range of Curtin courses. To be successful, you’ll need to demonstrate evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability in your chosen field.

Associate Degree in Mining

The Associate Degree in Mining will provide the freedom of choice to start up a mining career or be a stepping-stone to further study.