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Student Exchange at Curtin
With the vision to be an international leader in research and education that changes minds,
lives and the world, Curtin is Western Australia’s largest and most multicultural university.
We welcome more than 50,000 students from over 130 countries worldwide, including
Australia’s third-largest international student population of 16,400. Consistently rated among
the world’s top universities, Curtin was acknowledged by QS in 2014 as among the world’s top
two percent of universities, as well as one of the world’s top 50 universities aged under 50.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum English requirements
(for countries where English is not the first language):
Some courses may require higher scores, refer to courses.curtin.edu.au for individual course requirements.
ENGLISH TEST
INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Institution name
Location
Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia
Postal address
Curtin International, Building 102
Student Exchange Office
GPO Box S1512, Perth,
Western Australia, 6845
Phone
+618 9266 4059 and
+618 9266 4950
Email
studyabroad@curtin.edu.au
Website
studyabroad.curtin.edu.au
Language of instruction
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015
http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/dates/index.cfm
SEMESTER 1
Orientation
23 – 27 February
Semester dates
2 March – 5 June
Examination dates
15 – 26 June
SEMESTER 2
IELTS
6.5
All bands (Internet Based Test)
No band less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT
79*
Writing
21
Speaking
18
Reading
13
Listening
13
Curtin English Language Bridging (ELB) course
B – 60%
Orientation
27 July – 31 July
Cambridge English (CAE)
58
Semester dates
3 August – 6 November
Pearson
Overall Score 58
Examination dates
16 - 27 November
English
No band less than 50
* All students admitted on the basis of a TOEFL of less than 90 will be required to complete a diagnostic test of their English
language proficiency on enrolment and to comply with recommendations for language development and support.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
STUDENT EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application
deadlines
15 October for Semester 1 (Feb – Jun)
Restricted
programs
Students may wish to enrol into our Australian Studies unit:
http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/units/10/10086.html
courses.curtin.edu.au
15 April for Semester 2 (Jul – Nov)
Unit (class)
information
Nursing
Unit load
3 unit minimum (75 credits)
4 unit maximum (100 credits/
full load)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Transcripts
Two official transcripts for each
student will be sent directly to
your home university after the
result publication date.
HOUSING INFORMATION
http://life.curtin.edu.au/housing-and-childcare.htm
It is reccommended that you apply for housing (even before you submit your
application) should you wish to stay on-campus. On-campus housing fills up very
fast so the earlier you apply the better. There is no fee to apply for on campus
housing.
On campus • 1,175 places available on campus
• single study bedrooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
• shared room options may also be available.
Off campus • a range of options available in surrounding suburbs
• rental prices vary depending on location and type of accommodation.
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Why study in Perth?
The capital of Western Australia, Perth is a vibrant, welcoming and diverse city located in
the same time zone as Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur. With an excellent
standard of living, Perth ranks among the world’s most liveable cities and enjoys more hours
of sunshine than any other Australian capital city. Perth offers all the qualities and amenities
of an international city in an idyllic, laid-back setting, giving you access to beaches, national
parks, restaurants, entertainment, sporting events, shopping precincts, and much more.
Fremantle—a historic and popular
place for eating and going out
Cottesloe Beach—one of Perth’s
most popular beaches
Kununurra •
• Broome
• Port Hedland
•
Karratha
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
• Monkey Mia
• Kalbarri
• Pinnacles
•• Perth
Fremantle
Rottnest Island—a short ferry ride away
Kings Park—popular tourist attraction
Disclaimer and copyright information
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2013 but may be subject to change.
In particular, the University reserves the right to change the content and/or
method of assessment, to change or alter tuition fees of any unit of study, to
withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations
on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any
program. This material does not consist of legal or professional advice. Curtin
accepts no responsibility for and makes no representations, whether express
or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability in any respect of any material
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Curtin University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any
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whether by negligence or otherwise which may result directly or indirectly
from the use of this publication.
For important updates to the information in this publication, including the
latest course and fee information, please visit international.curtin.edu.au
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STUDENT EXCHANGE
FACT SHEET
2015
Education. Experience. Adventure.
Make tomorrow better.
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