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How do I apply to study a postgraduate course at Curtin?
Postgraduate study are university-level courses for students who have either an undergraduate degree or significant work/life experience in the study area. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and masters degrees. Th...
Is Cert IV the minimum requirement for entry in to undergraduate study?
Yes, a Certificate IV is required for courses with a required ATAR of 70. If you’re applying with Certificates I-III, please use our pathway finder tool to explore the best options for you....
What documentation do I require to change my name or date of birth with Curtin?
To update your legal name with Curtin (this includes your first name, last name or other names) you will need to provide: ▪ one primary form of identification; and ▪ one secondary form of identification. When submitting your documents, e...
What is Curtin College?
Curtin College offers diploma courses that provide a direct entry path into a bachelor’s degree at Curtin University. These diploma courses follow the university curriculum and unit structure, whereby students will be studying bachelor degree units...
Do you offer any short courses?
Our graduate certificate courses are comprised of four units and can be completed in one semester full-time or the equivalent part-time. Graduate certificate courses are designed for individuals wanting to develop skills in a specialised area. The m...
What are my study HELP loan options?
If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for subsidies and/or loans provided by the Australian government, including: Subsidies through Commonwealth supported places (CSP) Student loans through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) ...
I have paid my Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), when can I activate it and obtain my OSHC membership number?
If you have purchased OSHC cover via Curtin, the university can only accept OSHC payment on behalf of Medibank Private, our preferred provider. Your Medibank OSHC policy will be processed once your OSHC payment is received and your admission to Cur...
What is portfolio entry?
Through Portfolio entry, you can apply for your preferred course with a portfolio of documents that showcase your academic achievements, qualifications, work experience, extra-curricular activities and suitability for tertiary study. You can appl...
How do I get a tax file number (TFN)?
If you do not have a tax file number (TFN), there are two ways you can obtain one, depending on your circumstances. Option one: Lodge an application for a TFN on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website. After you’ve completed the application,...
I am an International student, will I be able to obtain CRL or exemptions?
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) or exemptions are given based on previous studies and are related to the major chosen. Units passed in previous studies that do not equate to a Curtin unit will not be exempted. No exemptions will be granted if th...