Curtin is a future-focused university based in Perth, Australia, with campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius. Curtin is recognised for high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future.
Ranked among the best
Curtin is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2021) and second in the world for the discipline of mineral and mining engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). Curtin outranks all other public universities in Western Australia for undergraduate full-time employment and starting salary (Good Universities Guide 2022).
A global education
Curtin students receive a globally relevant education that encourages them to develop an intercultural awareness, question traditional ideas and take advantage of exchange opportunities. Curtin maintains strong relationships with some of the world’s most reputable institutions, including with the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and Stanford University in the US.
Research and development
Curtin has established a reputation for research innovation and excels in a range of research fields. It leads major international projects and is involved with several research centres and collaborations. In 2022 Curtin was named the first of Australia’s Trailblazer universities to receive a share of more than $242 million in federal government funding, to develop a research commercialisation hub to turn research outputs into breakthrough services, products and businesses. Curtin will partner with The University of Queensland and James Cook University, and 33 companies across Australia.
Learning reinvented
Curtin students enjoy access to industry placements and technology-rich learning environments – such as a simulated hospital ward, stock market trading room and digital marketing agency – to gain a competitive edge in the job market.