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Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

If you have completed an accredited AQF Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma at an institution that is a registered training provider of that course, you are granted matriculation status and assigned a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). You may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you have completed an accredited AQF Certificate IV at an institution that a registered training provider of that course and you have also met the English competence requirement, you will be granted matriculation status and assigned a TER. RPL is not usually given for certificate IV qualifications.

International Students
This website is intended for Australian citizens and permanent residents only. Click here for the Future International Students website.

Why Curtin?

There are several different ways for mature age applicants to gain entry to Curtin. Coming from TAFE and completing the STAT are the two most common. View all the different entry pathways here.

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