AustraliaQS #183PerthPublic UniversityTaught in EnglishPartially FundedTuition from A$31,000 per yearCurtin University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, offers international merit scholarships, usually as a percentage reduction of tuition fees for new international students in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Many of these awards are assessed automatically when you apply for admission, with no separate application. Percentages and conditions vary by course and intake, so check the official scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
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Curtin Global Merit Scholarship 2027–2028
Bachelor, MasterPartially Funded57 majorsOctober 1, 2027
Life and living
Perth · Australia
Life and living
Perth · Australia
Living in Perth
Capital of Western Australia on the Indian Ocean — sunnier, calmer and cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne, home to UWA and Curtin University.
Student housing
According to Curtin University (May 2026): on-campus housing from AUD 250 a week, a room in a share house AUD 250–400, a one-bedroom unit about AUD 650 a week.
Transport for students
The Tertiary SmartRider is available to full-time university students, domestic or international (AUD 10 for the card); unlimited travel for 3 hours costs AUD 2.80.
Top landmarks
Kings Park
Rottnest Island
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Cottesloe Beach
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Fremantle
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Australian Bureau of StatisticsCurtin University – Cost of living in PerthInsider Guides – Student transport discounts in Australia
Studying and living in Australia
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.
Working while studying
Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
15 faculties · 58 programmes
Faculties and programmes
15 faculties · 58 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Business and Law – School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD
- Finance
Faculty of Business and Law – School of Management and Marketing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology (IT)
- International Business· Bachelor
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Business and Law – Curtin Law School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Health Sciences – Curtin Medical School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine· Bachelor, PhD
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor, PhD
- Pharmacy
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Faculty of Health Sciences – Curtin School of Allied Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Physical Therapy
- Social Work· Bachelor, Master
- Sports Science· Bachelor
Faculty of Health Sciences – Curtin School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Faculty of Health Sciences – Curtin School of Population Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Psychology
- Public Health
Faculty of Humanities – School of Design and the Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Fashion Design· Bachelor
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
Faculty of Humanities – School of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
Faculty of Humanities – School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- International Relations· Bachelor
- Journalism· Bachelor
- Languages and Literature
- Public Relations· Bachelor
- Sociology· Bachelor
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
Faculty of Science and Engineering – School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Science and Engineering – School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geology
Faculty of Science and Engineering – School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Astronomy· PhD
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics· Bachelor, PhD
- Statistics· Bachelor
Faculty of Science and Engineering – School of Molecular and Life Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Bachelor, Master
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Biology· Bachelor, PhD
- Chemistry· Bachelor, PhD
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD
Faculty of Science and Engineering – WA School of Mines
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 20% tuition reduction.
The latest deadline we have is October 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Course application with transcripts, English test result.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.curtin.edu.au. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#183
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