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2019/20 STUDENTS GUIDE - STUDY AT CURTIN SINGAPORE Make tomorrow better.
A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Start your career with a globally recognised degree from a university ranked among the
best in the world.

Curtin University welcomes more than              Curtin University has risen through
56,000 students from all over the world           international university rankings in recent
to its campuses in Australia, Malaysia,           years as its reputation continues to grow.
Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius. Some              The University is now ranked in the top
of our courses allow you to move                  one per cent of universities worldwide in          Ranked in the top 1 per cent of
between campuses during your studies,             the prestigious Academic Ranking of World
providing invaluable personal and                 Universities 2018.
                                                                                                        universities worldwide
academic opportunities.                                                                                 Academic Ranking of World
                                                  Curtin University is also placed 20th                     Universities, 2018
Established in 1986, Curtin University takes      globally for universities under the age of 50
its name from the widely respected former         in the QS World University Rankings 2019
Prime Minister of Australia, John Curtin,         and received five-stars for overall excellence
and embraces his philosophy to “look ever         in the QS Stars University Ratings.
forward”, instilling a culture of innovation in
its teaching and research.

   VISION                                                                                          Five-star overall excellence rating
                                                                                                     QS Stars University Ratings 2019
   A recognised global leader
   in research, education
   and engagement.

   OUR MISSION
   Transform lives and
   communities through
   education and research.

   OUR VALUES                                                                                            Ranked #1 in Australia
   Integrity – to act ethically,                                                                           for global outlook
   honestly and with fairness                                                                          Times Higher Education Young
                                                                                                         University Rankings, 2017
   Respect – to listen, value and
   acknowledge
   Courage – to lead, take
   responsibility and question
   Excellence – to strive for
   excellence and distinction
   Impact – to empower, enable                                                                            Risen to 230th in the
   and inspire                                                                                               world rankings
                                                                                                   QS World University Rankings, 2019-20
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Singapore

                                                                                                                    curtin.edu.sg

Study in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities and receive a quality education at
Curtin's Singapore campus.

Curtin Singapore, established in 2008,         FEE PROTECTION SCHEME
gives students access to a flexible, superb    One important aspect of the EduTrust
education in one of the world’s most           framework is the Fee Protection Scheme
cosmopolitan cities. Students at Curtin        (FPS). Compulsory for both international
Singapore can expect to build life skills,     and local students, the FPS serves to
join an international community and                                                           Identical certificate awarded
                                               protect students against the loss of tuition
become part of a forward-thinking culture                                                      in both Singapore and Australia
                                               fees due to malpractice by the course
committed to sharing innovative ideas.         providers and in the event that a private
                                                                                                          campuses
Whether you study at Curtin Singapore or       education institution (PEI) is unable to
at any Curtin University campuses, you         continue operations due to insolvency and/
can graduate with the skills to launch your    or regulatory closure.
career anywhere in the world.
                                               PEI-STUDENT CONTRACT
CAMPUS LOCATION AND FACILITIES
                                               The PEI-Student Contract is a legally
Curtin Singapore is located 10 minutes         binding contract between Curtin
from the central business district and has     Singapore and Curtin Singapore
a wide range of facilities that make student   students that embodies the following
life more convenient and productive.           mandatory requirements:
Lifestyle facilities include on-campus food
                                               • clear definition of course details—             Flexible transfer option
outlets, student lounges, gymnasium and
basketball court, while academic facilities      course title, the qualification awarded,       between Singapore and Perth
such as the library, campus-wide wireless        course duration                                        campuses
internet and computer labs support your        • full disclosure of all costs for tuition/
learning experience.                             non-tuition fees
                                               • clear definition of the refund policy
COMMITTEE FOR                                  • clear definition of dispute resolution
PRIVATE EDUCATION                                mechanisms.
The Committee for Private Education            Curtin Singapore students will be issued
(CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore        with a comprehensive PEI-Student Contract
(SSG) and governs private education in         with their Letter of Offer.
Singapore. Curtin Singapore fully supports
the legislation and works strictly within                                                          Fast track programs
the EduTrust framework. Curtin Singapore
                                                                                              through trimester academic year
has achieved EduTrust Certification and
implemented mandatory requirements
such as Fee Protection Scheme and the use
of a PEI-Student Contract as required by
the CPE.

                                                                                                  Practical coursework
                                                                                              ensuring industry ready graduates

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EXPERIENCE THE MOST LIVEABLE
    CITY IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA

    Singapore is a city where the young and ambitious thrive, it’s a land where cultures blend, opportunities abound, and the nightlife is
    exhilarating and vibrant.

    Gain an excellent education from Curtin         Packed with concerts and exciting               LIVING COSTS IN SINGAPORE
    Singapore and enjoy the lifestyle of one of     entertainment options, Singapore’s vibrant      Your day-to-day living costs will vary based
    the world’s most dynamic cities.                events calendar means that there is always      on your tastes, interests and financial
                                                    something to do on this sunny island.           position. You should plan a budget to suit
    Singapore offers a unique concentration
                                                    Annual highlights include the multicultural     your needs, but make sure it is flexible
    of different leisure experiences to enhance
                                                    dance, music and visual feast at Chingay        enough to allow for changes. Singapore is a
    your education journey, from its distinctive
                                                    Parade and the spectacular fireworks finale     large city with a range of options to suit the
    cultures and dining experiences, to a vibrant
                                                    at Marina Bay Singapore countdown party.        lifestyle you choose.
    arts scene and world class shopping venues.
    From the big swanky malls in Orchard Road,      STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE                    LIVING EXPENSES          (SGD$)
    Singapore’s main shopping precinct, to the      YOU LOVE                                         Accommodation           $700 to $2,000 per month
    smaller boutiques in Haji Lane or Ann Siang
                                                    Since Singapore is located in the same time
    Road, and even culture shopping precincts                                                        Public transport        $100 to $150 per month
                                                    zone as countries like Malaysia, Hong Kong,
    in Kampong Glam, Joo Chiat and Little                                                            Food                    $450 to $750 per month
                                                    China and Philippines, it’s convenient to
    India, Singapore has a variety of shopping
                                                    contact your loved ones while you study.         Communication           $30 to $220 per month
    choices throughout the island to suit every
    shoppers’ needs.                                Alternatively, why not catch the next flight     Recreation              $200 to $500 per month
                                                    home? Singapore’s international airport is
    ENJOY SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST                  well served by flights connecting the region    Source: www.contactsingapore.sg/en/investors-
                                                    with the world. Frequent flights and a broad    business-owners/why-singapore/about-singapore/
    FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT                                                                          cost-of-living-calculator, May 2019. These tables are
                                                    choice of airlines mean it couldn’t be easier
    A nation of food enthusiasts, the                                                               intended as a guide only. Prices are accurate at the
                                                    for you to visit home.                          time of publication and are subject to change. For more
    city’s culinary landscape has evolved
                                                                                                    information about living and studying in Singapore,
    tremendously in recent years and has                                                            visit curtin.edu.sg.
    expanded in range and variety. Beyond           TRANSPORT AND GETTING AROUND
    the astounding array of authentic street        Transportation within Singapore is a breeze.
    food and an emerging scene of innovative        A well-connected public transport system
    new dining concepts at a vast range of          and road network enables easy access to
    price points, Singapore is also home to         Singapore’s world-class attractions such as
    interesting venues that provide hands-on        Singapore Zoo, Gardens by the Bay, Clarke
    culinary experiences. In Singapore, food        Quay and Universal Studios, as well as
    forms a central part of culture and is always   excellent shopping opportunities.
    accessible no matter where you are.

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SINGAPORE TIMEZONE

                              SINGAPORE
Gardens By The Bay East           GMT+8                         One Fullerton

                                             Chinatown       Southern Ridges

                               Central Business District

Merlion Park                             Sentosa Island    Gardens by the Bay

  Haji Lane                           Marina Bay Sands       Henderson Wave

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LIFE AT CURTIN

    With so much to see, do and experience, university life can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. To ensure it’s not a daunting one,
    Curtin offers a range of services and support programs to make your time at university enjoyable, inclusive and productive.

    CAREER                                         COMMUNITY                                       WELLBEING
    ALUMNI                                         STUDENT COMMITTEE                               ACCOMMODATION
    Join a thriving Curtin alumni and build        This dedicated body of selected students        We know how important safe, comfortable
    valuable connections to help you succeed in    organise and run activities for all students    and convenient housing is for students,
    today’s competitive global market.             both on and off campus. If you are interested   which is why we are here to help. Upon
    alumni.curtin.edu.au                           in volunteering and becoming a part of the      accepting your offer, you can request an
                                                   Student Committee, you can submit an            accommodation booking form to explain
    CAREER CENTRE                                  email application.                              your preference in advance.
    The centre’s staff will equip you with new     studentcomm@curtin.edu.sg                       accommodations@curtin.edu.sg
    skills and knowledge to improve how you
    communicate with future employers. The         STUDENT ACTIVITIES                              COUNSELLING SERVICES
    centre can also connect you to industry,       There is a wide range of activities provided,   Counselling is available to all Curtin
    allowing you the opportunity to gain greater   from trips to the parks, to adventurous         Singapore students, to discuss issues
    exposure and learn from the experience of      expeditions such as kayaking and cycling.       of concern that may not be easily
    working professionals.                         If you are looking for something challenging,   communicated with family or friends. The
    careers@curtin.edu.sg                          you can take part in the many competitions      Curtin Singapore Counselling Service is
                                                   we organise, such as pool, basketball and       independent, confidential and free to all
                                                   charity runs.                                   students. The service allows students to
                                                   campusevents@curtin.edu.sg                      seek advice on academic matters, study
                                                                                                   and learning strategies, career and course
                                                                                                   changes, cross-cultural and personal issues.
                                                                                                   counselling@curtin.edu.sg
                                                           "Throughout this early                  GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
                                                            stage of my career,
                                                                                                   Curtin has official procedures in place
                                                            Curtin has prepared me                 to assist students in resolving concerns
                                                            to face the real world                 about academic and other matters
                                                            challenge by giving me                 which are set out in the Curtin Singapore
                                                            practical assignments to               Student Handbook.
                                                                                                   feedback@curtin.edu.sg
                                                            be done individually and
                                                            in teams. As working in
                                                            team is really important
                                                            for my current job, I
                                                            can communicate and
                                                            work well with my team
                                                            mates from different
                                                            backgrounds."

                                                            Erika Paramitha Atmadjaj
                                                            Bachelor of Commerce
                                                            (Accounting and Finance)

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COURSE TYPES

Graduate career-ready with a Curtin bachelor degree or see where your career could take you with a postgraduate qualification.

PATHWAY                                                                                        CURTIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA
If you don't meet our minimum entry requirements, you may                                      If you don’t meet the University’s academic entry requirements,
complete a program at Navitas English, Curtin College or both.                                 Curtin College offers an option to transition from a diploma
These pathways enable you to study at a number of different levels                             straight into the second year of the corresponding Curtin University
and progress to an Undergraduate or postgraduate course at Curtin                              bachelor program in Commerce or Mass Communication.
Singapore.
                                                                                               Curtin College Diploma progression pathway
NAVITAS ENGLISH
If you don't meet the English language entry score required for your
program, consider first taking the Diploma of English for Academic
Purposes program at Navitas English. The Diploma consists of five
10-week modules: three General English modules and two Academic                                                                                                  Year 3 Degree
English modules.                                                                                                                                                  (8 months)

Diploma of English for Academic Purposes progression pathway                                                                                                     Year 2 Degree
                                                                                                                                                                  (8 months)

                                                                                                                                 Diploma (Stage 2)               Year 1 Degree
                                                                                                                                    (8 months)                    (8 months)

                                                                                                       Year 12                   Diploma (Stage 1)
                                                                                                   (or equivalent)                  (8 months)

        Academic English 3                               Curtin College                                Year 11
            10 weeks
                                                       pathway programs,                           (or equivalent)
                                                        Curtin University                      Students progressing from Diploma of Commerce to Bachelor of Commerce double major in
                                                       undergraduate and                       Management & Human Resource Management are required to complete two additional units
        Academic English 2
                                                     postgraduate programs                     (four months).
            10 weeks
                                                                                               Refer to page 8 for more details on entry requirements.

                       General English 3                                                       UNDERGRADUATE
                   (Intermediate) 10 weeks
                                                                                               BACHELOR DEGREE
                                                                                               A bachelor degree is the first degree earned at a university. At Curtin,
                           General English 2                                                   it is awarded for completing an undergraduate course of study.
                     (Pre-intermediate) 10 weeks
                                                                                               POSTGRADUATE
                                                                                               GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
• On successful completion of Academic English 2 with minimum 50 per cent passing mark
for courses with English entry requirement of IELTS 5.5 with no bands below 5.5 or IELTS 5.5   As a short vocationally-oriented program, graduate certificate
with no bands below 5.0.                                                                       courses are designed to develop skills in a specialised area of study.
• On successful completion of Academic English 3 with minimum 50 per cent passing mark
for courses with English entry requirement of IELTS 6.0 with no bands below 6.0.               GRADUATE DIPLOMA
• On successful completion of Academic English 3 with minimum 65 per cent passing mark         The graduate diploma is a specialised, vocationally orientated award
for courses with English entry requirement of IELTS 6.5 with no bands below 6.0.               usually completed in two trimesters on a full-time study mode, or
                                                                                               four trimesters on a part-time study mode. Entry is usually based
                                                                                               on completion of a bachelor degree.

                                                                                               MASTER DEGREE
                                                                                               A school may accept you into a master degree provided you hold
                                                                                               appropriate qualifications as decided by the head of school.
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PROGRAM LISTINGS

    For the latest course information, visit curtin.edu.sg.

                                                                                                                                               TOTAL INDICATIVE COURSE FEE SGD$

    COURSE NAME
                                                                                                                                               INTERNATIONAL    DOMESTIC
                                                                                                   DURATION       INTAKE          STUDY MODE
                                                                                                                                               STUDENTS         STUDENTS

    BUSINESS

    Diploma of Commerce (Stage 1)                                                                  8 months       Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    13,400           9,380

    Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)                                                                  8 months       Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    17,280           12,096

    Bachelor of Commerce                                                                           2 or 3 years   Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    51,840           36,288
    Single majors in:                                   Double majors in:
    – Accounting                                        – Accounting and Banking
    – Finance                                           – Accounting and Finance
    – International Business                            – Banking and Finance
    – Logistics and Supply Chain Management            – Finance and Management
    – Management                                        – Finance and Marketing
    – Marketing                                         – L
                                                           ogistics and Supply Chain Management
                                                          and Marketing
                                                        – Management and Marketing
                                                        – M
                                                           anagement and
                                                          Human Resource Management
                                                        – Marketing and Advertising

    Master of Business Administration (Global)                                                     16 months      Feb, Jul        Full-time    46,080           46,080

    Master of International Business                                                               1 year         Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    34,560           34,560

    Master of Supply Chain Management                                                              1 year         Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    32,256           32,256

    ARTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

    Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1)                                              8 months       Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    13,400           9,380

    Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2)                                              8 months       Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    17,280           12,096

    Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) (Top-up)                                                 16 months      Feb, Jul, Nov   Full-time    34,560           24,192

    HEALTH SCIENCES
    Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses (Top-up)                2 years        Feb, Jul        Part-time    N/A              19,344

    Graduate Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice                                  8 months       Feb             Part-time    N/A              5,300 and 3,000
                                                                                                                                                                clinical placement
                                                                                                                                                                fees payable to the
                                                                                                                                                                clinical placement
                                                                                                                                                                provider
    Graduate Diploma in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice                                      16 months      Feb             Part-time    N/A              15,900 and 3,000
                                                                                                                                                                clinical placement
                                                                                                                                                                fees payable to the
                                                                                                                                                                clinical placement
                                                                                                                                                                provider

    Master of Science (Health Practice) Clinical Leadership Major                                  2 years        Feb, Jul        Part-time    N/A              31,800
                                                                                                   4 months

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1.   All fees are inclusive of seven per cent GST.
    NON-TUITION FEES (SGD$)                       INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                 DOMESTIC STUDENTS                   PAYABLE
                                                                                                                                                2.   The tuition fee (shown in Singaporean dollars)
    Administration fee                            500                                    150                                 Once only               listed are indicative and subject to annual
                                                                                                                                                     increases, and charged on a trimester or
    Medical insurance*                            46.01                                  46.01                               Annual
                                                                                                                                                     semester basis. The tuition fees are based on
    Fee Protection Scheme insurance#              Approximately 0.7%                     Approximately 0.7%                  Per course              a normal full-time workload of 100 credits per
                                                                                                                                                     trimester or part-time workload of 50 credits per
    *   Curtin Singapore has in place a medical insurance scheme for all its students as required by CPE under EduTrust certification                semester unless otherwise stated. The indicative
        scheme. Local students can opt out of the medical insurance if students can provide proof of adequate medical insurance coverage.            fee is a guide as to what the actual tuition fee will
        For more information, visit curtin.edu.sg                                                                                                    be, as the actual tuition fee is not calculated until
    #   The Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance aims to protect students’ paid fees in accordance with a master insurance policy,                  enrolment is completed. To calculate the actual
        standard student contract and the Curtin Singapore refund policy. For more information on the Curtin Singapore Refund Policy,                course fee, you can refer to the unit (subject) fee
        please visit curtin.edu.sg or contact finance@curtin.edu.sg.                                                                                 that is listed at curtin.edu.sg.

INDICATIVE CUT-OFF SCORES

GCE
A-LEVELS/       GCE
                                                                                         UNITED
STPM            O-LEVELS IB            UEC         CHINA       INDIA       INDONESIA                 VIETNAM     IELTS          OTHERS                                REMARKS
                                                                                         STATES
(BEST OF 2      /SPM
SUBJECTS)

N/A             4 passes    18         4 passes    SM2 70      10+1        SMA2 70       Year 11     Year 11     5.5 (5.0)      N/A                                   N/A
                                                               50%                       GPA 1.0     6.0

2               N/A         20         2 Bs and    SM3 70      10+2        SMA3 60 +     Year 12 + Year 12       5.5 (5.5)      N/A                                   N/A
                                       2 Cs                    55%         SKHUN         SAT 750 6.0

5               N/A         24         15          Gao Kao     ISC 60%     SMA3 80 +     Year 12 + Year 12       6.0 (6.0)      N/A                                   Students progressing from
                                                   67%                     SKHUN         SAT 1000 8.0                                                                 Diploma of Commerce (Stage 2)
                                                                                                                                                                      will complete this program over
                                                                                                                                                                      16 months and course fee is
                                                                                                                                                                      pro-rated accordingly.

N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         6.5 (6.0)      A bachelor degree in any discipline   Applicants with a bachelor
                                                                                                                                from a recognised university          degree in a relevant discipline
                                                                                                                                with a minimum course weighted        may be eligible for a maximum
                                                                                                                                average of 60%, and up to             of 100 credits of Credit for
                                                                                                                                3 years' work experience.             Recognised Learning

N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         6.5 (6.0)      A bachelor degree from a              Applicants with a minimum of
                                                                                                                                recognised university.                two years leadership experience
                                                                                                                                                                      in a senior role, in relevant
                                                                                                                                                                      industry settings may be eligible
                                                                                                                                                                      for a maximum of 100 credits of
                                                                                                                                                                      Credit for Recognised Learning.

N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         6.5 (6.0)      A bachelor degree in a relevant       N/A
                                                                                                                                discipline from a recognised
                                                                                                                                university.

N/A             4 passes    18         4 passes    SM2 70      10+1        SMA2 70       Year 11     Year 11     5.5 (5.0)      N/A                                   N/A
                                                               50%                       GPA 1.0     6.0

                            20         2 Bs and    SM3 70      10+2        SMA3 60 +     Year 12 + Year 12
2               N/A                                                                                              6.0 (6.0)      N/A                                   N/A
                                       2 Cs                    55%         SKHUN         SAT 750 6.0
                                                                                                                                A polytechnic diploma in a
                                                                                                                                                                      This is a top-up program and
                                                                                                                                relevant discipline or Diploma
N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         6.5 (6.0)                                            covers year two and year three
                                                                                                                                of Arts and Creative Industries
                                                                                                                                                                      of the full degree program.
                                                                                                                                (Stage 2).

N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         7.0 (6.5)      Graduate of a 3-year Diploma          This is a top-up program and
                                                                                                                                in Nursing recognised by Curtin       covers final year of the full
                                                                                                                                University.                           degree program. Applicant
                                                                                                                                                                      must have current registration
                                                                                                                                                                      as a registered nurse with the
                                                                                                                                                                      Singapore Nursing Board.
N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         7.0 (7.0)      A bachelor degree in nursing          Applicant must have current
                                                                                                                                from a recognised university          registration as a registered nurse
                                                                                                                                with a course weighted average        with the Singapore Nursing
                                                                                                                                of 70%.                               Board.

N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         7.0 (7.0)      Graduate Certificate in Wound,        Applicant must have current
                                                                                                                                Ostomy and Continence                 registration as a registered nurse
                                                                                                                                Practice with a minimum course        with the Singapore Nursing
                                                                                                                                weighted average of 70% or a          Board. Applicants with Graduate
                                                                                                                                bachelor degree in nursing from       Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and
                                                                                                                                a recognised university with a        Continence Practice will be eligible
                                                                                                                                course weighted average of 70%.       for a maximum of 100 credits of
                                                                                                                                                                      Credit for Recognised Learning.
N/A             N/A         N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A           N/A         N/A         7.0 (7.0)      A bachelor degree in a relevant       Students, Doctors, Nurses or
                                                                                                                                discipline from a recognised          Allied Health practitioners are
                                                                                                                                university with a minimum             required to be currently registered
                                                                                                                                course weighted average of 70%.       with their appropriate registering
                                                                                                                                                                      authority in Singapore, or
                                                                                                                                                                      eligible for registration in their
                                                                                                                                                                      home country.

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ACADEMIC ENTRY
    REQUIREMENTS

     INDICATIVE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
     COUNTRY /
                   DIPLOMA (STAGE 1)                                   DIPLOMA (STAGE 2)                           BACHELOR
     QUALIFICATION
     Brunei             General Certificate of Education Ordinary      Two points from two GCE Advanced Level      Three passes (Grade C or better) in the GCE O level and two passes (minimum of
                        Level (GCE O Level) with four passes.          (A Level) subjects                          five points) in the GCE Advanced Level Exam.
     China              Senior Middle two (Gao Er) with                Senior Middle three (Gao San) with          Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE
                        minimum average of 70% OR Hui Kao              minimum average of 70% from four            or also known as Gao Kao) and obtain an aggregate of the required individual
                        with minimum average of 60%.                   academic subjects.                          subjects which is equivalent to 67% of the overall maximum score, or a grade of
                                                                                                                   322/480, 422/630, 503/750, 543/810 or 603/900.
     Hong Kong          Form 5 with a minimum average of 50%.          Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary              HKDSE minimum 15 points from the best five subjects with minimum grade 4 in
                                                                       Education (HKDSE) with minimum 10           English Language.
                                                                       points from four Category A subjects.
     India              India Senior School 10+1 with minimum          India Senior School 10+2 with minimum       Successful completion of the Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by Council
                        average of 50%.                                average of 55% from four academic           for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) OR all India Senior School
                                                                       subjects.                                   Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with
                                                                                                                   a grade average of 60% in the best four subjects OR Higher Secondary School
                                                                                                                   Certificate (Standard Year 12 Qualification) awarded by one of the recognized
                                                                                                                   Higher Secondary Education Boards in India with a grade average of 65% in the
                                                                                                                   best five subjects.
     Indonesia          Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 2           SMA 3 (school exam) with minimum            Successful completion of Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) (Certificate of
                        with minimum average of 70%.                   average of 60% and completion of            Completion from Academic Senior Secondary School) with an overall average grade
                                                                       SKHUN (national exam).                      of at least 80%, with evidence of passing the Ujian Nasional (National Examinations)
     International      Year 1 of International Baccalaureate (IB)     Completion of the IB Diploma with a         Completion of the IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points from six subjects.
     Baccalaureate      Diploma with a minimum of 18 points            minimum of 20 points from six subjects.     Three of the subjects must be at the higher level and one of the six subjects must
     (IB)               from four subjects.                                                                        be English.

     Korea              High School Year 2 with Rank 5.                High School Year 3 with Rank 6.             Completion of Academic Secondary School Certificate with a score of 300 (75%)
                                                                                                                   in the National University Entrance Examination (College Scholastic Ability Test)
                                                                                                                   (CSAT) OR completion of the one year full-time of a four years bachelor degree
                                                                                                                   course from a recognized institution.
     Malaysia           Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Form           Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan (Malay medium) Two STPM passes with minimum one grade B and one grade C+ and three
                        5 OR Malaysian Unified Examination             (STPM) with minimum CGPA/NGMP of 2        SPM credit passes OR UEC with 15 points aggregated from the best five
                        Certificate (UEC) with minimum                 from two relevant subjects (no grade less academic subjects excluding languages.
                        four passes.                                   than C or NGMP 2.00) OR UEC with two
                                                                       grade B and two grade C.
     Myanmar            Matriculation Examination with                 Cert IV from YIUS or EduLink. All other     Successful completion of two years full-time study of a three years Bachelor
                        minimum average of 55%.                        qualifications are assessed on a case-by-   degree (in in arts, economics, commerce and management, foreign languages,
                                                                       case basis.                                 and science (including computer science)) OR one year full-time study of a four
                                                                                                                   years Bachelor degree (in community health, education, law, nursing, paramedical
                                                                                                                   sciences, pharmacy, technology (including computer technology and nautical
                                                                                                                   technology)) at a Section 1 Higher education institution listed on AEI CEP.
     Philippines        Year 11 (Academic Track) with overall     Year 12 (Academic Track) with overall            Successful completion of Philippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic
                        average of 75%, OR Year 11 (Arts &        average of 80%                                   track) with a final result of 80%, and a Total score (sum of two sections) of
                        Design/Sports Track) with overall average                                                  at least 1000 out of 1600 in the SAT from the same sitting, with a minimum
                        of 80%, OR Year 12 Senior High School                                                      score of 400 in each section: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section; Math
                        Diploma (Technical-Vocational Livelihood                                                   Section
                        Track) with overall average of 80%
     Russia,            Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem          Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem       Successful completion of one year of a four years full-time Bakalavr at a State
     Kazakhstan,        Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of          Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of       institution or fully accredited private institution
     Turkmenistan,      Secondary Education)                           Secondary Education) with GPA of 3.5
     Uzbekistan,
     Tajikistan,
     Kyrgyzstan
     Singapore          General Certificate of Education Ordinary    Two points from two GCE H2 Level              Five points from two GCE H2 Level subjects OR successful completion of a
                        Level (GCE O Level) with minimum four        subjects OR Higher NiTec passing              polytechnic diploma.
                        passes OR completion of Nitec qualification. grade C.
     Thailand           Matayom 5 with minimum GPA 2.5.                Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary      Successful completion of one year full-time study of a four years Bachelor degree
                                                                       Education) with minimum GPA 2.0.            at one of the Section 1 Higher Education institutions OR one year full-time study
                                                                                                                   of a four years Bachelor degree with at least Grade of 3.0 (or Good or Grade B)
                                                                                                                   out of 4.0 at one of the Section 2 Higher Education institutions listed on AEI CEP.
     United States      Year 11 with GPA of 1.0 or grade D or          High School Diploma (HSD) & SAT with        HSD with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or an average grade of B) and a Total score
                        60%                                            minimum score of 750 out of 1600            (Evidence-based Reading and Writing section and Math section) of at least 1000
                                                                       OR American College Test (ACT) with         out of 1600 in the SAT from the same sitting, a minimum of 400 in Evidence-
                                                                       minimum score of 17                         based Reading and Writing section, and 400 in Math section is required OR a
                                                                                                                   composite score of 21 or better in the ACT OR a grade point score of 6 from two
                                                                                                                   College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations .
     Vietnam            Year 11 with minimum average of 6.0.           Year 12 (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho      Completion of the Bang Tu tai or Bang Tot nghiep Pho thong Trung hoc (Vietnamese
                                                                       thong) with an average grade of 6.0         Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) with at least 8.00 in the score for
                                                                                                                   graduation evaluation.
     Entry is competitive and levels higher than the minimum may be required for admission to some courses. Students from countries not listed should contact Curtin Singapore for further details.

     MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                                                                                                                                       BACHELOR / MASTER
     ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST                                       DIPLOMA (STAGE 1)                 DIPLOMA (STAGE 2)                 BACHELOR / MASTER
                                                                                                                                                                       (HEALTH SCIENCES)
     IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
     - Writing and Speaking                                      5.0                               5.5/6.0*                          6.0                               6.5/7.0**
     - Reading and Listening                                     5.0                               5.5/6.0*                          6.0                               6.5/7.0**
     - Overall Band Score                                        5.5                               5.5/6.0*                          6.0/6.5**                         7.0
     TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT           54 (R7, L6, S15, W17)             54 (R12, L11, S17, W20)/70        68 (R13, L13, S18, W21)/79        94 (R20, L20, S20, W24)/99
                                                                                                   (R13, L12, S18, W21)*             (R13, L13, S18, W21)**            (R24, L24, S23, W27)**
     Pearson Test of English Academic                            42 (no score less than 36)        42 (no score less than 42)/50     50 (no score less than 50)/58     65 (no score less than 58)/65
                                                                                                   (no score less than 50)*          (no score less than 50)**         (no score less than 65)**

    * Higher English entry only applies to the Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2) program.
8   **Higher English entry is required for postgraduate programs.
The following information is relevant to you if
                                                                                                           you are applying directly to Curtin Singapore.
                                                                                                           If you are using the services of a Curtin
APPLICATION PROCESS                                                                                        registered agent, you should lodge your
                                                                                                           application via the agent and contact them with
                                                                                                           any queries throughout the admission process.

APPLY                                                                                                     1                    AWAIT YOUR OFFER                             2
APPLY ONLINE                                                                                                                   Assessment of your application takes
Visit apply.curtin.edu.sg                                                                                                      one to two weeks.

Documents to be submitted with the application:                                                                                If we require further documents to
                                                                                                                               assess your application, they will be
• Certified copies of all your previous                    • Identification documents (e.g.                                    requested from you.
  qualifications (e.g. academic                              NRIC, working pass, or passport).
  transcripts, grading system                              • Evidence of change of name                                        Assessment of your application will
  descriptions and award certificates).                      (if applicable).                                                  be delayed until we receive these
• English language entry requirements                                                                                          documents.
  such as academic IELTS and TOEFL
                                                                                                                               CREDITS FOR RECOGNISED
  (if applicable).
                                                                                                                               LEARNING (CRL)
                                                                                                                                e will not be able to assess CRL
                                                                                                                               W
                                                                                                                               for previous studies without an
                                                                                                                               application and certified copies of all

RECEIVE YOUR OFFER                                                                                       3                     your academic transcripts/statement
                                                                                                                              of marks and award certificates
                                                                                                                              to date.
Your offer package consists of:
• Letter of Offer                    • Acceptance of                      • Standard PEI-Student                               CRL is granted at the discretion of the
                                       Offer form                           Contract                                           school/faculty.

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER                                         Step 3
                                                          Read and understand all terms
                                                                                                         4                     APPLY FOR YOUR VISA                          5
STEPS TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER                                and conditions stated in the Standing
                                                                                                                               INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
                                                          PEI-Student Contract before signing it.
Step 1                                                                                                                         Your Student’s Pass will be applied
                                                          Local students may sign the contract
Read your Letter of Offer carefully,                                                                                           by the Admissions Office and
                                                          on campus with an Admissions Officer
ensuring all personal information                                                                                              the application process takes
                                                          and international students will be
and course details are correct.                                                                                                approximately two to four weeks.
                                                          provided with a video guide to explain
Step 2                                                    the key elements of the contract.                                    Upon approval, your In-Principle
Meet all conditions on your                                                                                                    Approval (IPA) letter will be sent to
                                                          Step 4
Letter of Offer if applicable.                                                                                                 you through email.
                                                          Make payment for your course
                                                          fees and provide proof of payment,                                   The duration of your Student’s Pass
                                                          including your full name and student                                 will vary depending on your course.
                                                          ID number to finance@curtin.edu.sg

 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SEMESTERS 2019/20* (NURSING)                                                                        NAVITAS ENGLISH 2019/20*

                                    SEMESTER 2, 2019           SEMESTER 1, 2020           SEMESTER 2, 2020                                                 INTAKES
   Applications close               2 weeks before orientation                                                               Diploma of English for        2 Jan, 20 Mar,
                                                                                                                             Academic Purposes             6 Jun, 14 Aug,
   Orientation week                 2 to 3 weeks before semester commencement
                                                                                                                                                           30 Oct
   Semester commences               29 Jul                     24 Feb                     27 Jul
   Semester ends                    22 Nov                     19 Jun                     20 Nov

 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR TRIMESTERS 2019/20*
                                   TRIMESTER 2A, 2019                 TRIMESTER 3A, 2019                  TRIMESTER 1A, 2020                 TRIMESTER 2A, 2020
  Applications close               2 weeks before orientation
  Orientation week                 1 Jul                              28 Oct                              17 Feb                             29 Jun
  Trimester commences              8 Jul                              4 Nov                               24 Feb                             6 Jul
  Trimester ends                   18 Oct                             7 Feb 2020                          19 Jun                             16 Oct

 Courses at Curtin Singapore are taught on either a semester or trimester basis. * All dates are subject to change and may vary depending on the course.

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