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Curtin University, Australia
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City Information
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world. It has a Mediterrean climate, with mild winters and hot summers. It is the sunniest capital in Australia with an average of 8 hours of sunshine a day! It is a vibrant city with plenty to do: from shopping to outdoor activities. Perth's beachside location also gives the city a relaxed and laid-back feel.
University Information
Curtin University was established in 1996 and is now Western Australia’s most preferred university. It also has a strong global reputation and is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of Work Universities 2017. Around a third of the 53,000 students at Curtin come from a country outside of Australia creating a strong international feel on campus. So much so that Curtin was ranked the 2nd most international university in Australia.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Please note that Liverpool Semester 2 equates to Semester 1 at Australian partner universities.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Very competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 50% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 0 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
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Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
11,600 AUD per semester. |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Suburban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year,Semester 2 |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: August to November Semester 2: February to June |
| Link to module information | https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/learning-experience/global-study/global-inbound/selecting-courses/ |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.