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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Fee Protection Scheme is a mandatory insurance scheme for protection of tuition fees paid by all enrolled students, in case the university closes down or becomes insolvent.
FPS protects students from loss of any unconsumed fees at Curtin Uni Singapore. The insurance is provided by Lonpac Insurance Bhd (Lonpac). Check curtin.edu.sg to know more.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
It takes around 2 to 4 weeks for Indian students to receive an official decision on their course application at Curtin Uni Singapore. The duration may vary depeding on the program.
Application processing may take longer for some courses. Admission decisions are usually sent via email. Contact our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE guidance and support with the Curtin Singapore application.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Curtin uses its industry connections to help Indian students recieve internship and full-time opportunities. Other support services include one-on-one career counselling, mock interviews, access to alumni network and internal career platform.
Business, Finance, Marketing, Logistics, and IT are some popular job sectors that employ Curtin Uni graduates.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
It is generally difficult to get a scholarship at Curtin Singapore after the course has already started. Most Curtin University Singapore scholarships are for new students, about to begin their studies.
Students may have a better chance of receiving external scholarships in Singapore, despite starting their course.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Students who do not satisfy the English language requirements at Curtin Singapore can still study at the university. However, they'll need to take an English pathway program before enroling in an academic program.
The pathway programme will help develop English language proficiency to the required level. The programme is delivered on campus by Navitas English.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Credit for Recognised Learning allows students to receive credits for previous studies. This allows students to reduce the time and money required to complete their degree at Curtin Uni Singapore.
Students can apply for CRL by submitting a course application, along with the official academic transcript wih marking key to Curtin, at the time of application. Any CRL granted will be reflected in the admission offer students receive.
Students don't need to enrol into units for which they have been granted CRL.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, students can change their major at Curtin Singapore by submitting a Change of Enrolment form via email to the university.
The application needs to be submitted before Week 9 of the current study period to be effective in the following study period. It takes around 4 weeks for the change of major application to be processed.
Students will informed of the outcomes via email.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, students can complete a double major in their UG degree at Curtin Singapore. The university structures its UG programs to allow single or double majors.
BCom students can combine their programme with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science program. Students can find the complete list of dual degree programs on the official Curtin University website.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, Curtin Singapore does not maintain on-campus housing servicees for Indian students. However, they do help students find suitabale off-campus housing options in Singapore, near the campus.
There are several off-campus accommodation options in Singapore for Indian students. This includes public flats, private apartments, and hostels.
Estimated monthly rental for studio or 1 bedroom ranges between SGD 2,600 and SGD 3,500 (INR (1.95 Lakhs and INR 2.6 Lakhs).
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Curtin Singapore operates on a trimester system with 3 intakes per year - Feb, Jul, and Nov. Full-time courses usually see students enrol in 100 credit points per trimester (4 units). This requires around 30 hrs of studies/week.
Part-time students often take 50 credit points (1 or 2 units) and may take their classes in evenings.
Given below is a sample trimester structure at Curtin Singapore:
| Trimester | Orientation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Last Week of Feb | Early March | Mid-Jun |
| 2A | Last Week of Jun | End of Jun/Early Jul | Early-Oct |
| 3A | Mid-Oct | Last Week of Oct | Early Feb |
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