Curtin University

University Overview

QS World University Rankings

 

#183

 

QS graduate employability rankings

 

#201-250

 

Number of courses

 

259

 

Campuses

Perth, Murray Street, St Georges Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland 

 Overseas campuses: Singapore, Malaysia

Start Dates

 

February, August

Popular majors

 

 Business, Engineering, Architecture

Curtin University , formerly known as Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology, is an Australian public research institution in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. Named after John Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister from 1941 to 1945, it is the largest university in Western Australia, boasting a student population of 58,607 as of 2022.

Established in 1966 as WAIT, Curtin gained university status following legislative approval by the Parliament of Western Australia in 1986. Since then, it has expanded its reach with campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and Mauritius and affiliations with 90 exchange universities across 20 countries . The university encompasses five main faculties and hosts over 95 specialist centers. Although it had a Sydney campus from 2005 to 2016, Curtin University is now primarily based in Bentley, Perth.

Curtin University is a member of the Australian Technology Network and is actively engaged in research across various academic and practical domains. Notably, it is the sole Western Australian university whose students have been honored with the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering's Postgraduate Student Gold Medal as of 2020.

• Business: offers a wide range of business programs covering areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. 
• Engineering:   renowned for its engineering programs, which encompass disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and more. 
• Architecture: Curtin's architecture programs focus on design, sustainability, and innovation in the built environment. Students learn about architectural theory, history, technology, and urban design while gaining practical experience through studio-based projects

Campus Environment