Why study at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies?

Curtin has the highest number of Indigenous students of any university in Australia. Students come from all over the country to study at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies and we strive to provide them with relevant academic and personal support, as well as a strong sense of community.

Entry pathways

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wishing to study at Curtin can follow a number of different pathways to gain entry. These look at both your educational background and your work/employment history. You can enter through pathways such as:

• Successful completion of the Aboriginal Bridging Course or the Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course at the Centre (or an equivalent course at another institution);
• Meeting necessary Tertiary Entrance Examination aggregates for your course;
• The Indigenous Students Admissions Procedure (ISAP) which includes Direct Entry into degree courses as well as Bridging;
• Previous enrolment in a tertiary program at Curtin or another tertiary institution.

As well running courses, the centre is actively involved in supporting Indigenous students through its Tutorial Assistance Scheme, various Scholarships and the Aboriginal Student Services Office