Curtin University
Location: Perth (also campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius, and Colombo)
Student population: 65,000
CRICOS: 00301J
TEQSA: PRV12158
Curtin is a global university with campuses in Perth, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, Dubai and Colombo. The University is known as an inclusive, vibrant and future-focused organisation that promotes real-world learning and innovation.
Curtin has long ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide – a standing that reflects its stated values of excellence, impact, respect, courage and integrity. [1] Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global school with accreditations from EQUIS, AACB International and EFMD.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has the best ranking in earth sciences in Australia and a top-five world ranking in mineral and mining engineering. The faculty also has top-50 rankings in geology, geophysics, and earth and marine sciences [2] and top-75 rankings for civil engineering and chemical engineering. [3]
In the Faculty of Humanities, Curtin is highly regarded for its Sustainable Futures and Planet Positive initiatives, which contribute to its strong ranking in architecture and the built environment.
In the Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin holds top-100 rankings for sports-related subjects and nursing [3]. Curtin’s Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is the only direct-entry undergraduate medicine degree in Western Australia.
1 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024
2 QS World University Rankings By Subject 2025
3 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
Everything you need to know
A broad range of study choices
Curtin offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across ten study areas:
- Agriculture, environment and sustainability
- Architecture and construction
- Arts and creative industries
- Business, innovation, management and law
- Culture, society and Indigenous
- Education
- Engineering, mining and surveying
- Health
- Information technology
- Physical sciences, geoscience and mathematics
Our learning environment
Most degrees offer a range of majors, and students also have the flexibility to tailor their degree with specialisations, to either broaden their skill sets and career options or to deepen their expertise in a preferred area. Across all study areas, Curtin enriches its learning programmes with technology-rich learning environments that simulate real-world industry settings. Examples include:
- Curtin Engineering Pavilion and Green Electric Energy Park for engineering students
- Computing superlab and a cybersecurity lab for IT students
- Moot Court, where Curtin Law students practise legal and debating skills
- Allied health clinics, a simulated hospital ward and a pharmacy for health science courses
- Media production and photography studios for creative industries and arts courses.
Sought-after graduates
The University’s strong industry partnerships are commonly cited by international students as a key reason they chose to study at Curtin. These partnerships offer the benefits of work-integrated learning and internships, but also ensure that Curtin is abreast of industry requirements and trends.
As testament to the success of Curtin’s collaborative approach to teaching and learning, in the Australian Government’s most recent employer survey, Curtin graduates were rated the best in Australia for employer satisfaction [4] and in the 2025 Good Universities Guide Curtin was again named as Western Australia’s top public university for undergraduate employment outcomes and staff qualifications.
4 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey
A history of innovation
Curtin’s emphasis on innovation originates with its foundation as the Western Australian Institute of Technology, which became Curtin University almost 40 years ago.
Curtin has dedicated workshops for students and staff to develop their entrepreneurial ideas, and, in 2024, launched the Bachelor of Innovation for students who aspire to develop novel businesses and products or services.
A vibrant campus life
Curtin’s main campus, Curtin Perth, is attractive and vibrant, close to the shopping and cuisine precinct of Victoria Park and the scenic Canning River Regional Park. Market days, live music, multicultural celebrations and the Guild Ball are some examples of popular on-campus events.
Support services for students
Curtin prioritises student wellbeing and provides on-campus health services, including medical services and a Student Wellbeing Advisory team. Curtin also helps students move to university study with mentoring, peer-to-peer tutoring and free study support.
On-campus accommodation
Curtin Perth has six on-campus accommodation options provided by St Catherine’s and UniLodge. All are in walking distance of the centre of campus, the Curtin stadium recreation centre, public transport, various food outlets and a local shopping precinct.
