• Welcome
• About Curtin University of Technology
• Why study at Curtin Singapore?
• About Curtin Singapore
• The Singapore experience
• Explore Singapore
• Entry requirements
• Fees
• How to Apply
• Undergraduate courses
• Postgraduate courses

How to Apply

Prospective students currently living in another country but who wish to study at Curtin Singapore may apply directly to our Admissions Office or through a Curtin University of Technology overseas representative.

Step 1

1. Once you have decided on a course, please complete our application form [.pdf -126kb]
2. The application form must be fully completed and accompanied with certified copies of all relevant academic transcripts.
3. Successful applicants will receive an offer package. This package contains:
   • Letter of offer (authority to enrol)
   • Invoice (acceptance of offer)
   • Standard Student Contract
   • Visa application and other related forms
4. To accept our offer to study at Curtin Singapore, you must complete and sign the acceptance of offer and Standard Student Contract and return it with the following documents:
   • Two recent passport sized photographs
   • Two sets of signed and completed Immigration and Checkpoints Authority forms V36, V39s and form 16
   • Certified copy of your birth certificate
   • Certified copy of your previous qualifications including award certificates and academic transcripts (high school included)
   • Certified copy of your passport

   Students from visa-required countries will also need to provide the following:

   • Documentary proof of financial ability in the form of certified bank statements, and savings accounts.

Note: Some students may receive a letter of offer with conditions. Payment should not be made until you are able to satisfy the conditions on the letter of offer.

Step 2

Before you leave home

1. Curtin Singapore will apply for your student pass on your behalf. If you are from a visa required country, Curtin Singapore will also apply for a single journey visa (SJV) for you.
2. Curtin Singapore will notify you of the outcome of the student pass and single journey visa application.
3. Upon confirmation of the approval you will be required to make payment of the first semester's tuition fees as well as any nontuition fees. This payment can be made to Curtin Singapore, or to a Curtin overseas representative in your country.
4. Upon receipt of the fee Curtin Singapore will send you a scanned copy of the approval letter and the original single journey visa will be mailed to you (if applicable).
5. It is advisable to book an air ticket immediately after you accept a student place at Curtin Singapore as seats are in heavy demand before the start of semester.
6. Note: The single journey visa is only valid for one month from the date of issue.
7. To request the airport reception and/or accomodation please contact Curtin Singapore Admissions.

Step 3

Arriving in Singapore, what happens now?

1. If requested, the admissions office provides an airport reception and transfer to accommodation for new students who are travelling alone. Alternatively, you may choose to take a taxi to your accommodation.
2. Students without confirmed accommodation, who have requested airport reception, will be picked up and ransferred to their temporary accommodation.
3. Students will be required to undertake medical screening to meet student pass requirements. They will also be required to go to the ICA for their student pass application, and collect their student pass from student affairs
4. Curtin Singapore conducts an orientation program to assist students settling into a new country and the university environment. The program includes information on enrolment procedures, study skills, campus facilities, support services, public transport, shopping, and recreational activities. All students are required to attend. Orientation dates are stated on your letter of offer.
5. Students are expected to attend all classes and undertake all tests and examinations during a course and abide by all Curtin Singapore's rules and regulations that are in force at any time.