Curtin Business School welcomes students from different backgrounds and age groups. More than 52% of Curtin's student population are mature age students.
Whether you have taken a gap year, travelled the world, studied at TAFE , studied at another university or been employed in the workforce, you are regarded as a mature age student if you are 20 years of age or over.
Do you qualify?
There are many different options for getting into Curtin. Unlike school leavers, your eligibility for admission is not solely reliant on school exam results. Previous education and life experience are also considered.
Please check out the different ways you may qualify to study. Even if you don't automatically qualify for university entry there are many alternative entry options.
How to apply
Never studied at Curtin?
If you are an Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident and you have not previously studied at Curtin, apply through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC).
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
100 Royal Street
East Perth WA 6004
Tel: +61 8 9318 8000
Studied at Curtin before?
Apply directly to the Curtin University Admission Centre:
University Admission Centre
Tel: +61 8 9266 7805
Email: admissions@curtin.edu.au
TAFE students will be considered for entry and will be assigned a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for the following:
- you have completed a Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma course
- you have completed a Certificate IV course or an approved Advanced Certificate and have, in addition met the English competency requirement
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have studied before.
More information
Applicants seeking detailed information about a Curtin course or wishing to determine the likelihood of selection should contact:
Prospective Student Services
Tel:+ 61 8 9266 2710/ 2662
Email: undergrad@curtin.edu.au