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My WACE results are much lower than I expected. What entry pathways are available?
There are several options available for applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements to apply to Curtin. Please visit the the Pathway Finder to determine your alternative options....
What is a University Admission Advice Letter (UAAL)?
The Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) contains the following: Final scaled scores Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (if appropriate) Eligibility information for the four public universities in Western Australia including Cur...
What is professional practice?
Professional practice (also known as placements, clinics, or practicals) is a requirement for students to extend their knowledge and skills in a face-to-face, practical environment. This differs from work-integrated learning (WIL) or work experience,...
What events are held for mature age students during Orientation Week (O-Week)?
We run optional sessions for mature age and part-time students during Orientation Week (O-Week).These sessions can be found in your Personalised Orientation Planner, available in OASIS prior to O-Week. If you're unable to attend a session, replays of...
How do I cancel a draft course application?
Here’s how to cancel a course application that you haven't yet submitted:Access the 'Cancel Draft Application Form' via ‘My Applicants’ in the Applicant Portal, or through the Cancel Draft Applications Form.Complete the required details and sel...
Can I accept my early offer and enrol in units before my final entry-required results are released?
You can accept your early offer, but you cannot enrol in units at Curtin until you have officially satisfied all admission requirements for your course. Early offers are conditional, and while you may accept the offer, unit enrolment will only be...
How long is the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) result valid for?
At Curtin, if you sit the full STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test), your score is valid indefinitely. However, if you only sit the written English component to meet English competency or you only sit the multiple choice test, the score is onl...
When do I need to apply for a new CoE to extend my student visa?
If your student visa expires before the next official result release date: you will need to order your new CoE. This is so that you can apply for a new student visa with the Department of Home Affairs in order to continue your current course of stud...
How do I have my academic transcript sent to the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)?
If you are admitted into a relevant teaching or education course, a copy of your academic transcript will be sent on to TRBWA on your behalf, approximately 2 weeks after the official result release date of your final units, so long as: ▪ You do no...
How do I accept my offer to study at Curtin?
If you applied through the Curtin website:You will receive an email directly from Curtin with detailed instructions on how to accept/decline your offer once it has been processed.If you are a domestic student accepting your offer via OASIS, follow th...
How do I overload my unit enrolment in a study period?
Overloading refers to enrolling in more than the standard study load for any given study period. For example, undertaking 125 credits (five 25-credit units) within a semester instead of the standard 100 credits (four 25-credit units). Overload req...
In relation to admission into a course at Curtin, what is a domestic fee paying place?
A domestic fee paying (DFP) place is one where the university does not receive any government funding towards your enrolment. If you are enrolled in a domestic fee paying place, you must pay the full cost of your course. This will result in the cost ...
Can I apply for entry into a postgraduate course if I am still finishing my undergraduate course?
Yes. Students in the final semester (or study period) of their undergraduate degree can lodge an application prior to completing their course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements may receive a conditional offer, with the condition being that t...
What does the Curtin Perth campus in Bentley look like?
The Curtin Perth campus covers 116 hectares and includes landscaped grounds, gardens and sports fields. This campus is the academic base for most of Curtin’s students, bringing together a diversity of ages, cultures and learning disciplines, result...
How much will it cost to study at Curtin?
Course tuition fees can be found on the Courses webpage using the steps below: Search for the course you wish to study in the Find your course search box. Select the relevant course from the search results. Ensure the correct student status ("Do...
What happens if I do not pay my tuition fees on time?
New commencing international students If you do not pay your fees by the due date stated on your Letter of Offer, you won't be able to enrol in your course or obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or student visa. Continuing international studen...
How much time will I have to allocate to studying?
Students can expect that for every 1 hour of class time, they will put in 1 hour of additional study. If you choose to study in a full-time capacity, you will likely take four units per semester. A typical unit may account for 3 or more hours of co...