Curtin University
Location: Perth; four campuses offshore
Student Population: 51,000
CRICOS: 00301J
Curtin’s growing international reputation has seen it rise steadily in world university rankings in recent years. Curtin was ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide by the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) in 2020.
At Curtin, we understand that your future career begins now, when you start your degree. Our commitment is to build the skilled and work-ready workforces of tomorrow today. We do this through work-integrated learning experiences, reinforced by our strong connections with industry both in Australia and overseas, including partners like CISCO, who run the Innovation Central collaboration centre on campus in collaboration with Curtin University, Woodside Energy and CSIRO’s Data61. Access to leadership programmes, internships, clinical placements and other embedded industry learning all give our students a competitive edge and bring them one step closer to making tomorrow better.
Outside of the classroom, one of our favourite things about the campus is the attention to detail the University pays to creating comfortable, vibrant spaces and amazing facilities for our students – from Kip, an electric autonomous bus to chill-out zones, like our Hammock Hotels, to the super popular food trucks that serve up a whole range of international cuisines right here on campus. There’s something for everybody and our students love that their culture is always embraced and diversity is celebrated wholeheartedly.
Everything you need to know
Areas of Study
Curtin offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses across many study areas, offering you a challenging and rewarding education. Study programmes are offered by our four Faculties – the Faculty of Business and Law; the Faculty of Health Sciences; the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities.
Study highlights: Health sciences
If you have always wanted to help, heal and have a positive impact on people, Curtin offers a range of practical health science courses that are nationally accredited and internationally recognised. Not only will you get to use state-of-the-art facilities, such as our simulated hospital ward and brand-new medical school, you’ll also get plenty of hands-on experience and will graduate with the knowledge that you need in order to be part of the next generation of leading health care professionals.
Study Highlights: Business, management and law
Apply classroom learning to real world situations when you study a law or business course at Curtin. Through our extensive industry networks you’ll get exposure to business professionals and to projects that prepare you for future employment. The Faculty of Business and Law is recognised as an elite, Triple Accredited business school through its accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD.
Study Highlights: Engineering and mining
Engineers are involved in building, design and process across a broad range of industries. Curtin’s engineering and mining courses will give you hands-on experience and teach you how to solve problems to make a real difference in the world. You will develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills needed for a successful career in what is one of the world’s most economically important industries. If you are considering a career in mining and resources, WA School of Mines is an excellent option – Curtin is ranked second in the world (and first in Australia) for mineral and mining engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
Humanities
Our humanities courses equip you with the expertise you need to put your passion to work. From game design and animation to theatre arts, architecture and education, each course is creative, practical, and relevant to a rapidly evolving world. Curtin humanities students learn transferable skills that can be applied to a range of workplaces, as well as receiving invaluable access to industry placements, work-integrated learning and free leadership programmes. For detailed information about programmes and accreditations, please visit study.curtin.edu.au
Everything we do here at Curtin aims to support our students to push the boundaries, by sparking their creativity and curiosity and encouraging them to explore the possibilities, to pursue Curtin’s trademark passions for innovation, experimentation and entrepreneurship. Scholarships are also a part of our commitment to rewarding academic excellence, supporting research and enabling students to realise their potential. For more information about scholarships, including those offered for online studies, please refer to scholarships.curtin.edu.au
