Our Kalgoorlie campus is based in WA’s historic mining region. We offer a range of business, education, health and engineering courses at this location.
Choose from a range of courses, including business, education, health and engineering, and take advantage of flexible online study.
The historic mining town of Kalgoorlie is located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth. The town was established in 1893 when gold was first discovered there, and today it remains an important centre for the state’s mining industry.
Curtin Kalgoorlie is located next to the Central Business District and offers a strong sense of community both in and out of the classroom. You can study our renowned mining and engineering degrees here, as well as online courses in health sciences, education and commerce.
Flexible study options are available and you will have full access to the facilities and services at Curtin Kalgoorlie, including the campus library, wi-fi, academic student support services, and online collaboration tools.
Located a short walk from campus, the Agricola student housing provides modern accommodation and gives you access to a gym, sporting and leisure facilities. There’s also a thriving social club that hosts regular events and activities for you to enjoy.
You can study science and engineering courses focused on mining, metallurgy, geology and surveying on campus. Up to the first two years of these courses are studied at Curtin Perth, before being completed at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
Education, commerce and most health* courses are offered online. You’ll have access to all resources at Curtin Kalgoorlie to support your learning, including the library, wi-fi, computer labs, Curtin Connect, wellbeing services and the Student Guild.
There are a variety of different entry pathway options available to help kickstart your study journey.
The 2.5-year Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream is the ideal pathway to transform your qualification from enrolled nurse to registered nurse, and take your career to a new level.
It’s available to study both online and on-campus and includes clinical placements across diverse settings to enhance your learning experience.
The Mining Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) prepares you for the mining industry with a focus on the technological innovations that are transforming the industry. You’ll get hands-on experience in Kalgoorlie and learn how to make a positive contribution to a sustainable resources sector.
We offer a range of enabling courses and alternative pathways. To speak to someone in person, attend our information session to find out more about studying a Curtin Kalgoorlie Enabling Course.
Our free, six-month course has helped hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students gain entry to university. If you’re thinking of studying at Curtin but haven’t met the prerequisites, the Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course is designed for you.
This six-month program can be studied online, and can help you gain entry into a range of undergraduate courses. It’s for students who don’t meet Curtin’s ATAR requirements.
You can submit a portfolio to apply for a wide range of Curtin courses. To be successful, you’ll need to demonstrate evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability in your chosen field.
The Mining Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) prepares you for the mining industry with a focus on the technological innovations that are transforming the industry.