Curtin University
Curtin University is a highly ranked university located on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia. The university has a total of about 50 000 students (distributed across all campuses) from over 130 countries, of which about 16 000 are international from 130 different countries.
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Perth
- Agreement
- Study Abroad
- Type
- Studies
Photo: Curtin University
About the partner institution
Perth is a cosmopolitan city with approximately 2 million inhabitants, where leisure time can be spent enjoying national parks, beautiful beaches, concerts, sporting events, and visits to numerous charming small towns to the south and north.
Curtin University has a strong focus on research and development, and collaborates with many large companies and organisations. Students have access to modern facilities and resources, including a large library and state-of-the-art laboratories.
Curtin Business School is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD. In 2017, Curtin Business School was ranked among the top 10 business schools in Australia through the prestigious Eduniversal Business School Rankings. Several of the school's master's programmes were ranked as the best in Oceania and some best in the world.
Available places:
- With tuition: unlimited
Requirements
You need 4 in English from Norwegian high school to get admission at Curtin. Other requirements might apply to student with different high school diplomas.
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Credits and courses
Students must take 4 units per semester (100 credits per semester). Each course usually corresponds to 25 credits (or 1 unit). It is important to check that the courses you wish to take are offered in the relevant semester. “Units” (course) vary with the following value: 100-399 for bachelor's level and 500 and upwards for master's level.
In addition the ordinary courses, you also have the opportunity to sing up for International study abroad - Community Service, which includes an internship 1 day per week. The course focuses on understanding the Australian society, combined with open discussions and presentations focusing on issues related to Australia.
Curtin University also has its own Centre for Aboriginal Studies. They offer many courses where you can learn more about indigenous peoples. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about Australia's history and culture.
The academic year
July - November
February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees are approximately AUD 8400 per semester (this includes a 25% discount for UiA students).
Accommodation
Many students live on campus. We advice you to submit a housing application before admission is finalised, as it often becomes fully booked. It is free to apply.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester