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Can I study UniReady if I have a medical condition or disability?
Yes, we offer support services and resources to help you succeed in your studies. Find out more about how we can help....
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...
What are the alternate pathways to Science and Engineering undergraduate courses?
If you don't meet the minimum entry requirements to apply for your chosen course within the Science and Engineering field, you may be able to meet these requirements by starting a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science. The Bachelor of Multidiscip...
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....
How can I get disability and accessibility support?
You can get disability and accessibility support from AccessAbility Services at Curtin. Visit the AccessAbility website OR book online Phone: +61 8 9266 7850 or 1800 651 878 Email: access.ability@curtin.edu.au Mail: AccessAbility Services Curtin...
Am I required to sit the UCAT ANZ if I want to apply for Curtin's Medical degree?
All applicants* to Curtin's Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course must sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) ANZ. and the Casper Test, these must be completed the same year as application. Curtin does not use the GAMSAT ...
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...
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 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,...
What is a Curtin Access Plan and how do I get one?
A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the reasonable adjustments recommended for a student with a disability/medical condition or a carer of a person with disability to enable equitable access to their studies and assessments. If yo...
Who is the current Vice Chancellor?
The current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Harlene Hayne. Professor Harlene Hayne was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University in April 2021, having previously been the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago in New Zealand. Professor Ha...
What is the difference between the 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on my CAP and Assessment Extensions?
The 'Additional Days to Submit Assessments' on your CAP are different to Assessment Extensions. Additional Days to Submit Assessments on CAP: An ongoing reasonable adjustment to accommodate for a disability/medical condition that is known in adva...
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...
Are there any retail, restaurants or other shops and services near student accommodation on the Perth Campus?
Yes, there are a range of retail outlets within walking distance of the Perth Campus accommodation. If you choose to live at Twin Dolphin Hall or St Catherine’s College, you will have a gourmet grocer, restaurants and retail outlets at your doorste...
Do I have to disclose my disability or health condition in the Curtin Access Plan?
Your Curtin Access Plan will only contain disability information that you choose to release, and your disability or medical information/health professional documentation will be kept confidential by AccessAbility Services in accordance with our confi...
I want to practice in the field of nursing or allied health in an overseas country with my Australian qualification. How can I organise registration for this country?
Curtin understands the value in our Graduates’ qualifications being recognised for overseas registration. If you have graduated from Curtin within the last 10 years, we may be able to support you in the verification of your Curtin qualification. ...
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...
Why is the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) premium in my offer letter different from what is listed on Medibank's website?
Curtin University has established partnership agreement with Medibank Private, allowing us to negotiate better rates and benefits for our students. This is why the premium in your offer letter is more competitive than if you are purchasing directly t...
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...
Do I still need to purchase an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) if my country is covered under Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia?
If you are in Australia on a student visa holding a citizenship of either Norway, Sweden or Belgium, you are not required to purchase an OSHC because you will be covered for treatment that is medically necessary under your country’s Reciprocal Heal...
How do I meet the eligibility requirement of completing high school?
If you are entering the University as a WA Year 12 student from a secondary school, it is essential for you to satisfy the requirements of the Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) which is managed by the School Curriculum and Standards A...