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How to apply as an international student

This page is tailored to international visitors. View domestic applications information.

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Apply direct to Curtin

1. Gather your documents

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, proof of English language proficiency and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

^{*Official translations are subject to review.}

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

English language proficiency

You must provide your test score in one of our recognised English tests, such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE or OET, and a copy of your passport photo page.

If you do not have an English test score, you can request to take our online placement test called Password* to determine your current level of English.

Accessing our free Password test is only possible if you are using a Curtin registered agent.
Agents can request a Password test on your behalf by contacting us .
If you have problems contacting a representative/agent in your region, .

*Password is not a proficiency test and cannot be used to meet the English proficiency requirements of Curtin鈥檚 degree courses. However, the test will help you determine which Curtin English course(s) you need to complete before you can start your degree course

When you don鈥檛 meet the English language proficiency requirements

If you have not yet achieved the required English proficiency level for your degree, consider studying at Curtin English to get to the level you need to start your degree.

You can apply for a Curtin English pathway at the same time as you apply for your degree and receive a conditional offer that packages your degree course with your Curtin English pathway.

Find out more about Curtin English pathways.

2. Submit your application

Begin your application directly to Curtin by creating an account, logging into our and selecting the course you wish to apply for.

When completing your application, you will be asked the following question: 鈥淪hould you not meet the English language requirements for your course, would you like to be considered for a Curtin English pathway?鈥�

By responding yes, you will automatically receive a packaged offer with the required Curtin English pathway based on the English test results you submit during your application. This is where you can submit your password results or results from any of the accepted English tests. You will only receive a packaged offer if a Curtin English pathway is required.

Tips when completing your application

If you intend to study in Australia on a student visa, you must select a course availability with the study mode 鈥淔ull-time 鈥� Internal鈥� only.
When searching for a course, enter keyword(s) from the course title in the Keyword field. Searching by a major, specialisation, or stream may not return results or may display incorrect results.
For example, if you are applying for Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Construction Engineering major), search using “Engineering” rather than “Civil”.
When applying to Curtin, you can select up to five course preferences per application, ordered from 1 to 5. It is recommended that you select more than one course preference, particularly if your first choice is a competitive entry course.
If you would like your next course preference to be considered, it must first become your active application, as only one course preference can be active for assessment at a time. Once your next course preference becomes the active application, it will be assessed by the Admissions team.

3. Accept your Curtin offer

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment 颅鈥� a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

If you selected that you would like a Curtin English pathway package and are eligible, you will receive a conditional offer that packages your degree with your Curtin English pathway.

4. Apply for your visa

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 48 hours in a fortnight*. If you鈥檙e under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

*number of hours of work on a study visa accurate as of December 2024. See our information on student visas.

5. Prepare to go

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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