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STUDENT EXCHANGE
FACT SHEET 2016Education. Experience. Adventure.
Student Exchange at CurtinWith 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.
STUDENT EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application deadlines
15 October for Semester 1 (Feb – Jun)
15 April for Semester 2 (Jul – Nov)
Restricted programs
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
ACADEMIC INFORMATIONStudents may wish to enrol into our Australian Studies unit:handbook.curtin.edu.au/units/31/317104.html
Unit (class) information
courses.curtin.edu.au
Unit load 3 unit minimum (75 credits)
4 unit maximum (100 credits/full load)
Transcripts Two official transcripts for each student will be sent directly to your home university after the result publication date.
INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Institution name Curtin University
Location Perth, Western Australia
Postal address Curtin International, Building 102Student Exchange Office GPO Box S1512, Perth, Western Australia, 6845
Phone +618 9266 4059 and +618 9266 4950
Email [email protected]
Website studyabroad.curtin.edu.au
Language of instruction English
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016students.curtin.edu.au/administration/dates/index.cfm
SEMESTER 1
Orientation 22 - 26 February
Semester dates 29 February - 10 June
Examination dates 13 - 24 June
SEMESTER 2
Orientation 25 - 29 July
Semester dates 1 August - 11 November
Examination dates 14 - 25 November
Examination dates 16 – 27 November
ACADEMIC INFORMATIONStudents may wish to enrol into our Australian Studies unit:handbook.curtin.edu.au/units/31/317104.html
Unit (class) information
courses.curtin.edu.au
Unit load 3 unit minimum (75 credits)
4 unit maximum (100 credits/full load)
Transcripts Two official transcripts for each student will be sent directly to your home university after the result publication date.
HOUSING INFORMATIONlife.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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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
IELTS
All bands (Internet Based Test)
6.5
No band less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT
Writing
Speaking
Reading
Listening
79*
21
18
13
13
Curtin English Language Bridging (ELB) course B – 60%
Cambridge English (CAE) 58
Pearson Overall Score 58
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.
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Disclaimer
Information in this publication is correct at the time of printing and valid for 2015 but may be subject to change. This material does not purport to constitute 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 in this publication. Except to the extent mandated otherwise by legislation, Curtin University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any reliance which may be placed on this material by any person. Curtin will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused and whether by negligence or otherwise which may result directly or indirectly from the use of this publication.
Copyright information
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Except as permitted by the Copyright Act 1968, this material may not be reproduced, stored or transmitted without the permission of the copyright owner. All enquiries must be directed to Curtin University.
International students only
For important updates to the information in this publication, including the latest course and fee information, please visit international.curtin.edu.au
Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology
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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
studyabroad.curtin.edu.au/studying-at-curtin
Cottesloe Beach—one of Perth’s most popular beaches
Kings Park—popular tourist attraction
Rottnest Island—a short ferry ride away
Kununurra •
• Broome
• Port Hedland • Karratha
• Monkey Mia
• Kalbarri
• Pinnacles
• Fremantle
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
• Perth
