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Document guidelines for international applications
Required application documents
To apply for a course at Curtin University, Malaysia, you must submit certified copies of your previous qualifications and English proficiency documents. Additional documents may be required depending on the specific course or your individual circumstances.
For the purpose of assessment during the application process, Curtin accepts unofficial transcripts. However, if you are offered admission and accept the offer, you will be required to provide official transcripts and degree conferral documents.
For more detailed information on required application documents and documentation requirements, please refer to the links below:
Additional documentation may be required with your application, depending on the Curtin course you are applying for. Please ensure you check the specific requirements for your chosen course.
For applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health or the Master of Public Health, a personal statement is required. This statement must be completed using our designated form, which can be downloaded:
If you have changed your name or if there are discrepancies in your official documents, you must provide evidence to clarify these. Acceptable evidence includes a marriage certificate, deed poll, or an affidavit.
An affidavit can typically be obtained from a notary public, commissioner for oaths, or a legal professional authorised to prepare such documents. Ensure the affidavit clearly explains the discrepancies and is officially signed and stamped.
If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide official English translations along with the original certified copies. Translations must be accurate, literal, and complete versions of the original documents. They must be completed by:
an accredited translator or translation service
a person with official authority at the issuing institution
Please note that translations completed by unauthorised parties, including the applicants or agents, will not be accepted. To prevent file corruption, avoid using non-English characters or special symbols when naming documents.
If you have prior tertiary-level studies in the subject of your chosen course, you may be eligible to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) at Curtin. This can reduce the number of units required, allowing you to complete your degree in less time.
CRL can be assessed once the following documents are received:
your application
certified copies of your academic transcripts or statement of results, clearing showing all markings and grades received for each unit
your award certificates
a list of any units you are currently enrolled in
detailed unit outlines or syllabi for the units you have completed or are currently studying.
Certification of documents
Copies of academic transcripts and award certificates must be signed, dated, and accompanied by an official stamp or seal from one of the following authorised entities:
an authorised Curtin representative or agent
a Global Curtin Admissions staff member
a person with official authority at the issuing institution, such as the academic registrar or school principal
a Justice of the Peace
a Commissioner for Oaths or Declarations
any notary public
Certification and verification of qualifications from China
The transcript must include the number of credits earned and the total credits required for graduation. It should also provide the GPA and the algorithm used to calculate it.
The transcript must include the number of credits earned and the total credits required for graduation. It should also provide the GPA and the algorithm used to calculate it.
Academic transcript, including both the original language documents and its English translation, must be certified by an authorised person from the issuing institution
Graduation
Graduation certificate, including both the original language documents and its English translation, must be certified by an authorised person from the issuing institution
