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Dedicated international centre

Transfer pathways

Curtin offers multiple pathways for students to study their degree in either Curtin campuses with minimal interruption to a student’s study.

Curriculum and the calibre of teaching staff remain consistent between our campuses*.
Find out more about each campus below.

Submitting your transfer application

Submit your queries or application form/s to the campus you are intending to transfer to. *Please note that not all degrees are offered at every campus.

Semester and year-long exchange programs

When opting for studying abroad in another campus with Curtin, you will need to obtain a certain credit for your study, so that the course can direct towards your potential destination. You’ll remain enrolled at Curtin for the duration of your exchange studies and you’ll also be enrolled in the host university overseas. With the mobility option, you will be required to pay the same tuition fee to Curtin and not to the host university.

Apply for student exchange

*Due to the current situation surrounding COVID19 please be advised that these dates may be revised, postponed or cancelled if there are international travel restrictions in place or if there is insufficient time to safely coordinate your experience. We strongly recommend you do not make any financial commitments until Curtin University has advised you to do so.

How to apply? (*https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/experience/global/semester-year-exchange/apply/)

Intercampus student exchange

As the units offered at Curtin campuses are delivered in English and are the same content as the Curtin Perth units, getting credit will be quick and easy. You will remain enrolled as a Curtin Dubai student, pay your tuition to Curtin Dubai and your grades will contribute to your course weighted average (CWA) without affecting your graduation date . *Singapore campus operates a trimester study platform. Note: Not all degrees are offered at every campus.

International Student Support

Support for International Students located in the U.A.E

As an international student living in the U.A.E, you have access to a broad range of support services to make the most of your University experience while studying abroad.

Our support services include, but are not limited to:

  • Orientation sessions and O – Week events to help provide you with the necessary information required to help you settle into University life.
  • Student wellbeing counsellors who are there to help you out when you might be dealing with a difficult personal or professional situation and need someone to speak with. Book an appointment virtually or on – campus by emailing [email protected]
  • Receive support on searching for student accommodation.
  • A dedicated Student Success Centre to support building time management skills, academic writing skills, and provide study support.
    Book an appointment or email us your queries at  [email protected]
  • Scholarships support and financial aid – International students have access to the same broad number of scholarship and financial support options as local students.
  • Access to Student Mentors to help get settled into University life abroad.
    Email [email protected] to get connected with a Student Mentor.
  • Support on navigating public transportation services and getting a Student NOL Card. Reach out to your CurtinLife team at [email protected]
  • A dedicated Careers Hub, to help navigate applying for internships and jobs in a new country and provide advice on making the most of an international opportunity.
    Book an appointment or email us your queries at [email protected]
  • Disability / medical condition support services – At Curtin we understand that every learner is different and may face certain unique challenges, hence support is available to Curtin students through a dedicated Curtin Access Plan to ensure equality across assessments and exams. For more information: [email protected]

Visa and Enrollment Services

International students on their own visas can enrol into units and take up course loads as per their discretion. However, International students on student visas provided through the University, are required to take a course load of at least 75 credit points each trimester to retain their student visa, unless there is non – availability of a particular unit during a trimester.

Applying for a student visa while outside the country?

Review the necessary documents required, fees associated and points to remember.

Applying for a student visa from within the country? (transferring from resident/tourist/visit visa)

Review the necessary documents required, fees and points to remember.

Student Visa Application Form

Download the application form, fill in the necessary details and submit it along with the necessary documents and proof of payment to your Future Student Advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions while applying for a Student Visa

About to Graduate as an International Student?

Meet with our dedicated Careers Hub to discuss your future plans and map out your next career move. That could include advice on exploring employment opportunities to help continue your stay in the U.A.E or to continue your studies in the country and progress into your next degree. Book an appointment.

Don’t forget to meet with our Student Service Centre to clear any pending sanctions, collect any necessary letters and documents as well as receive a clearance from the different departments before you cancel your student visa.

Support for International Students located outside the U.A.E (facing travel restrictions)

Are you unable to currently travel to the United Arab Emirates or have some circumstances that are delaying your return back on campus? Don’t worry as Curtin University Dubai provides a broad range of online support services to boost your University experience, no matter where you are. While you can still meet with our different departments by requesting for an appointment via email over zoom, there are a broad range of other support services available as well:

The Curtin Online Library provides online resources to support your studies, such as:

UniSkills – a suite of online modules that you can attempt at your own pace to build literacy skills, assessment writing skills, referencing skills, video editing skills and more.

Studiosity – an online 24 x 7 study support service that provides feedback on your assignment drafts. Access to Studiosity is embedded into each of your enrolled units on Blackboard.

Workshops – You have access to a broad range of live workshops that take place online throughout the year on topics of academic writing, CV building, referencing and more. Don’t forget to check out UniHub for the events section.

Databases – As a Curtin student, you have access to a broad range of resources across our different subscribed databases.

In addition to our Library services, you also have access to:

  • Student wellbeing counsellors who are there to help you out when you might be dealing with a difficult personal or professional situation and need someone to speak with. Book an appointment virtually by emailing [email protected]
  • A dedicated Student Success Centre to support building time management skills, academic writing skills, and provide study support.
    Book an appointment virtually or email us your queries at  [email protected]
  • Access to Student Mentors to help get settled into University life abroad.
    Email [email protected] to get connected with a Student Mentor.
  • A dedicated Careers Hub, to help navigate applying for internships and jobs in a new country and provide advice on making the most of an international opportunity.
    Book an appointment online or email us your queries at [email protected]
  • Disability / medical condition support services – At Curtin we understand that every learner is different and may face certain unique challenges, hence support is available to Curtin students through a dedicated Curtin Access Plan to ensure equality.
  • Additional support services such as note taking for the hearing impaired, or aided systems for the visually impaired are available upon request.