Show us why you belong at Curtin!
Portfolio entry is one of the many entry pathways to study at Curtin and could be a great option for you. This pathway gives you access to a range of business, health, science and humanities degrees and can be a gateway to an even wider range of courses.
Portfolio entry is only available to domestic students. If you’re an international student, please view pathways available to you.
We know all our students’ experiences and journeys are unique, and portfolio entry allows you to showcase your enthusiasm and creativity to demonstrate why you’re the perfect fit for studying at Curtin.
You may be eligible for portfolio entry if you:
Through portfolio entry, you apply for your preferred course with a portfolio of documents that showcase your academic achievements, qualifications, work experience, extra-curricular activities and suitability for university study.
Packed with examples, tips, and templates, the Portfolio entry toolkit is your go-to resource for compiling a compelling portfolio. This simple step-by-step guide takes you through the process of assembling your documents, helping you best demonstrate your unique strengths and qualifications.
To be eligible for assessment as a year 12 student you need to meet the following general criteria, as well as any course-specific admission criteria.
*Your overall year 12 achievement across your best four subjects should be equivalent to a C average.
^Meeting the general criteria outlined above does not guarantee entry to Curtin University.
If you’re not currently a high school student, but are wanting to commence study with us through portfolio entry, here are general admission criteria you need to meet, along with some course-specific admission criteria.
^Meeting the general criteria outlined above does not guarantee entry to Curtin University.
Agribusiness; Applied Geology; Information technology; Environmental Science
Health Promotion; Health, Safety and Environment; Health Sciences; Psychology
To be eligible for entry via portfolio, you’ll need to demonstrate English proficiency. You can meet this in one of the following ways:
**Students who achieve a combined course score, or a moderated school assessment, or an exam mark of at least 55, or a letter grade of A, B or C in ATAR English, English Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), will meet Curtin’s English requirement.
The Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences) can be used as a pathway to other health courses at Curtin.
Successfully completing eligible units in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Sciences course can help you meet the admission criteria for a wider range of science courses, and engineering courses.
Successfully completing your first year at Curtin with a course weighted average of 70% provides eligibility into the Bachelor of Laws.
Your portfolio application represents your academic achievements, qualifications, work experience, extracurricular activities – along with other elements that demonstrate your readiness for university study. Use your portfolio to convey your enthusiasm for studying at Curtin in your chosen field. Download the Portfolio entry toolkit [.pdf 2.3MB] for examples of each element of a portfolio entry.
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If you’re not a current high school student, you can apply for portfolio entry directly to Curtin. Click ‘Apply now’ on the web page for your preferred course. You’ll upload your portfolio documents with your application. To meet Curtin’s documentation requirements, scan your original documents in colour, preferably as PDF or JPEG files.
Application dates
The application dates for the next intake periods are listed below:
When to expect a response
You can expect to hear back from us regarding your application within 5 to 10 business days.
Simply apply as normal and don’t forget to indicate you wish to be considered for Experienced Based entry. Upload your supporting documentation to your TISC application. Refer to the ‘Important Dates 2024/2025‘ on TISC for relevant deadlines.