Curtin University, like many other universities, has a tuition fee structure that depends on several factors. These factors include the level of the program, the specific course, and whether the student is an international or domestic student.
You will need to pay tuition fees for each unit you undertake at Curtin. The amount you pay will depend on the course you are studying, the units you enrol in and whether you’re a domestic or international student.
Am I a domestic or international student?
At Curtin University, you will pay domestic student fees if you are:
- An Australian citizen
- An Australian permanent resident
- A New Zealand citizen
- An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
If you are not one of the above, you will pay international student fees.
Estimating your fees
If you are studying under an Award Course, you can use the Fee Calculator to calculate your fees.
If you have not enrolled in a course or units but want to know how much it may cost to study at Curtin, you can find your course to estimate your tuition fees or use the Fee Calculator to calculate your fees.
All fees quoted are estimated only. Your total tuition will be confirmed once your enrolment is complete. Course fees on the Courses website are indicative based on a full-time study load of 100 credits (four units) per semester.Commonwealth supported place
CSP unit fees can be calculated using the Fee Calculator.
Studying as a CSP Student
If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen and meet the eligibility requirements, you will be enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). Being enrolled in a CSP means that part of your tuition is subsidised by the Australian government, so you pay a lower fee.
If you are an eligible student enrolled in an undergraduate course, you will automatically be offered a CSP. Curtin also offers CSPs (commonwealth supported places) for a small number of postgraduate courses.
You can find out more about eligibility requirements, offers and confirming your CSP on Commonwealth supported Places and HELP loans.
CSP fees are set by the Australian Government:
2023 Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Amounts by funding clusters [.pdf 200kB]
2024 Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution Amounts by funding clusters [.pdf 188kB]
Professional Pathway Students
Curtin currently provides the following courses ass part of the Professional Pathway initiative:
Professional Pathway Psychology Courses
| Course Code | Course Name |
| B-PSYCHRM | Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Human Resource Management) |
| BB-PSYHRM | Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations) |
| BB-PSYMKT | Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) |
| B-PSYCH | Bachelor of Psychology |
| BB-LAWPSY | Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Psychology) |
Professional Pathway Social Work Courses
| Course Code | Course Name |
| B-SCWK | Bachelor of Social Work |
| MG-SCWK | Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
CSP Unit Completion Rates
For Domestic students in a CSP Course who are deemed as having a Low Completion Rate (LCR), and choose to continue as a full fee-paying student, the following unit fees apply:
2023 Non CSUP domestic fees [.pdf 1MB]
For more information, visit the unit completion rate requirement webpage.Domestic full fee paying place
Course-based Fee Pricing
Domestic course fees can be calculated using the Fee Calculator.
In 2023, Curtin will be transitioning to course-based pricing.
As a domestic fee-paying student, the fees you pay will depend on the course you are enrolled in. The course-based pricing means that all your units within a study year will be charged at the same rate.
A domestic full fee-paying place is a place that is not subsidised by the Australian government. If you are enrolled as a domestic full fee-paying student, you must pay the full cost of your course.
You may be eligible to use a FEE-HELP loan to pay your fees if you meet the relevant criteria. You can find more information about FEE-HELP loan criteria on Commonwealth supported Places and HELP loans.International fee-paying students
Course-based Fee Pricing
International course fees can be calculated using the Fee Calculator.
In 2023, Curtin will be transitioning to course-based pricing.
As an international student, the fees you pay will depend on the course you are enrolled in. The course-based pricing means that all your units within a study year will be charged at the same rate.
Your Letter of Offer will include an estimate of the fees for your full course. It will also provide an indicative price for your first semester, which you must pay upfront before you accept your offer and commence your studies.Contribution exempt place
If you are undertaking a foundation, enabling or bridging course in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), you do not pay a student contribution amount, provided you are:
- An Australian citizen, who will live and study in Australia for at least part of your course; or
- An Australian permanent resident, who will live and study in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- A New Zealand citizen, who will live and study in Australia for the duration of your course
If you are enrolled in a contribution exempt place, your fees are paid to Curtin by the Australian government through the Commonwealth Grant Scheme.
Curtin currently offers contribution exempt places in the following courses:
- EN-SCENHL – Enabling Course for Science, Engineering and Health
- EN-ENGL – English Language Enabling Course for Domestic Students
- EN-INDGTE – Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course
- EN-UNIRDY – UniReady Enabling Program
- EN-GEHLTH – Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation Course
Not-for-degree
If you complete individual units at Curtin, rather than a full course leading to a recognised qualification, you will be enrolled as a not-for-degree student.
As a not-for-degree student you must pay your full fees upfront when you enrol. If you do not pay your fees upfront, your enrolment will be cancelled.
Below are the published not-for-degree tuition fees for 2023:
Domestic not-for-degree unit fees 2023 [.pdf 1MB]
International not-for-degree unit fees 2023 [.pdf 1 MB]Higher degree by research
If you are undertaking a research degree at Curtin, you may be eligible for a grant to assist with payment of your tuition fees, under the Research Training Program (RTP).
Curtin University Program Fees & Deadlines
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Exams Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S Computer Science2 Years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (8th Feb 2024) | INR 20.2 L/YrAUD 38,494 /Yr | IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58TOEFL: 79 |
| M.S Nursing Practice2 Years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (3rd Jun 2024) | INR 18.3 L/YrAUD 34,860 /Yr | IELTS: 6.5PTE: 60TOEFL: 79 |
| M.Arch2 Years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Feb 2024) | INR 17.9 L/YrAUD 34,126 /Yr | TOEFL: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58 |
| Master of Supply Chain Management18 Months | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Feb 2024) | INR 16.1 L/YrAUD 30,750 /Yr | IELTS: 6.5TOEFL: 79PTE: 58 |
| B.Eng Mechanical Engineering4 Years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (8th Feb 2024) | INR 19.2 L/YrAUD 36,592 /Yr | IELTS: 6TOEFL: 68PTE: 50 |
| M.B.A2 Years | Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (22nd Dec 2023) | INR 19.3 L/YrAUD 36,818 /Yr | TOEFL: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58GMAT: 550 |
