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Academic eligibility
- A bachelor's in IT, computer science or engineering; alternatively another bachelor's with demonstrated programming, operating-systems and computing-mathematics knowledge.
- Credit requires individual approval.
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Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia, Australia — Curtin PerthReviewed 22 October 2026
Curtin's Master of Computing combines computing foundations with specialist study at its Perth campus.
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Curtin's Master of Computing combines computing foundations with specialist study at its Perth campus.
Selected programme examples
- Master of Computing (MC-COMP) — Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Computing — Computer Science
- Master of Computing — Cyber Security
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and in every component, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- Semester 1 and Semester 2; two years full-time before approved credit.
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Application deadlines
- Semester 1, 2027 applications close 28 January 2027.
- Semester 2 opens 1 March and closes 1 July 2027.
- Apply earlier for visa preparation.
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International tuition
- Indicative 2027 international tuition is AUD 42,980 for the first 200-credit year.
- Tuition can increase annually; textbooks, incidentals and living expenses are additional.
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Scholarships & funding
- Curtin international awards have separate academic, citizenship, course and campus conditions.
- The general Postgraduate Merit Scholarship is a domestic award, not an automatic international discount.
- Obtain written confirmation of an applicable international award.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Curtin University?
Selected programme options include Master of Computing (MC-COMP) — Artificial Intelligence, Master of Computing — Computer Science, Master of Computing — Cyber Security. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Curtin University?
A bachelor's in IT, computer science or engineering; alternatively another bachelor's with demonstrated programming, operating-systems and computing-mathematics knowledge. Credit requires individual approval. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and in every component, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at Curtin University?
Indicative 2027 international tuition is AUD 42,980 for the first 200-credit year. Tuition can increase annually; textbooks, incidentals and living expenses are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Curtin University?
Semester 1, 2027 applications close 28 January 2027. Semester 2 opens 1 March and closes 1 July 2027. Apply earlier for visa preparation. Semester 1 and Semester 2; two years full-time before approved credit. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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