High school student resources
What are you thinking?
“I’m not sure what I want to study”
Use the resources below to help you explore your interests and find out which courses complement your abilities and future goals.
“I’m ready to apply”
You know exactly what you want to study and Curtin’s where you want to do it. If you’re ready to study with us, follow these steps to apply.

Curtin Open Day
26 March 2023
Speak with our experts and academics to get personalised advice and answers to all your uni questions, including info on courses, careers, scholarships, admission pathways, early offers and how to apply for 2024.
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It’s not too late to apply for first semester.
Applications are still open to start studying at Curtin in first semester, 2023.
Whatever your dream career, we’re here to help you find your place at Curtin.
Apply directly to Curtin online – applications close 19 February.
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See how others got in
Students gain admission to Curtin via a range of different pathways, not just on the basis of their high school results. You may be able to get in on the basis of your study at another university or vocational institute, completing a bridging course or submitting a portfolio of your work.
For a rough indication of where you stand when it comes to gaining admission, check out these reports that show how our students got in:
- See a breakdown of the pathways students took to get into your preferred course
- See the low, median and high ATAR achieved by students for every course
Exam tips and tools
Study tips
Building a consistent study routine that works for you is one of the biggest keys to success in both high school and university.
Subject support
Subject specific resources to help you better grasp concepts and produce stronger assignments.
Outreach events
Attend a number of outreach events and camps for high school students to get a sample of different industries and courses.
Scholarships and finance
We offer a range of scholarships to help students achieve their best at uni. Some scholarships are offered for academic achievement, while others are designed to make university possible for students who face financial hardship.
We also offer advice on how to manage your finances and stay on top of university costs.
Patrick – Curtin Excellence Scholarship recipient
Have questions? We’ve got answers
Read some of the most common questions high school students ask about university.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, try our FAQs, uni words glossary or contact our Future Students team.
Before you start uni
Useful links
- Join a student club
- LGBTIQ+ student support
- Indigenous student support
- Disability & accessibility support
- Follow Curtin University on Instagram
- Follow Curtin University on TikTok
- ATAR profile
- Undergraduate study
- Application deadlines
- Pathways
- Study areas
- Fees and financial assistance
- Information for parents

What’s happening at Curtin

Study an MBA without an undergrad degree and keep your day job
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Dashboard data to innovate freight
Freight delays have been frustrating consumers all over Australia. Now, Curtin researchers are collaborating with industry to help ease the problem, with data sharing and blockchain tech.

Student leaders gather for historic global Curtin summit
Representatives from the Curtin student community met face-to-face for the first time at the Global Student Leaders Summit held in Curtin University Dubai.

Careers Expo 2023
Whether you’re a high school student or you’ve been out of the system for a while, the Curtin team will be there to chat with you about your dream career and the steps you can take to make it a…

Year 12 Application Support Info Evening
Applying to uni can be tricky to navigate, so if you’re seeking guidance, this is the session for you! With TISC applications opening soon, join us online for our info evening for year 12s and…

A Taste of Curtin Business School
Want to know what a business course at Curtin is like? If you are considering studying in 2023, join us on Wednesday 18 January to get a sneak peek into your future as a Curtin Business…

Teachers’ Big Day Out 2023
Get the info you need to help your students understand their university options. Plus, connect with other educators and learn about the future of work.

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Screen time and our attention span | Dr Patrick Clarke, Tamsin Mahalingham
Technology and devices, and their daily influx of images and messages, may be changing the way our brains work and altering our ability to focus on set tasks.

Prisons | Dr Stuart Kinner
“People are sent to prison as punishment, not for punishment.” The appalling treatment of children at Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre urges us to rethink how we treat some of society’s…

Synthetic Milk | Professor Dora Marinova
Would you drink milk that came from a laboratory instead of a cow? Synthetic milk is set to hit supermarket shelves near you.