Curtin University is a popular study destination, globally recognised for its strong connections with industry, high-impact research and a wide range of innovative courses.
With over 58,000 students from around the globe, Curtin is ranked as one of the world’s most international universities and the 9th nationally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Curtin’s accredited and internationally recognised courses are delivered in a supportive, student-focused learning environment, allowing you to tailor your studies to your professional ambitions.
Curtin University is renowned for producing career-ready graduates who aspire to make tomorrow better. Courses have a practical focus to give you valuable real-world experience and increase your employability upon graduation. Learn from experienced teaching staff and benefit from exposure to industry through field trips, internships, practical assignments, guest lecturers and networking events.
Curtin values
Integrity
To act ethically, honestly and with fairness.
The characteristics of integrity:
- Honour commitments.
- Engender trust through openness honesty and consistency.
- Lead by example and act with due care.
- Make informed decisions and be accountable for outcomes.
Respect
To listen, value and acknowledge.
The characteristics of respect:
- Ensure safety, health and wellbeing are paramount.
- Act professionally with courtesy and consideration of others.
- Give and be responsive to constructive feedback.
- Value diversity and promote equity and inclusion.
Courage
To lead, take responsibility and question.
The characteristics of courage:
- Embrace challenges and opportunities with agility and purpose.
- Support intellectual freedom and value bold ideas.
- Take ownership of decisions and learn from experience.
- Live our values and uphold our signature behaviours.
Excellence
To strive for excellence and distinction.
The characteristics of excellence:
- Reflect, learn and improve.
- Advance creativity and innovation.
- Offer exceptional levels of service.
- Acknowledge success and the achievements of others.
Impact
To empower, enable and inspire.
The characteristics of impact:
- Deliver outcomes that make a difference.
- Inspire others to fulfil their potential.
- Work together to achieve common goals.
- Build partnerships that create opportunities.
Why study at Curtin?
Curtin is renowned globally for its strong connections with industry, high-impact research and for our wide range of innovative, career-focussed courses.
- Graduate career ready
The 2023 QILT survey revealed that Curtin graduates were rated the best in Australia – which means that we teach the skills and qualifications that employers want.
- Real-world learning
At Curtin, you will benefit from work-integrated learning methods and our strong industry partnerships, so that you graduate with real-world skills and industry knowledge and networks.
- Global opportunities
Curtin’s five global campuses and worldwide education partnerships can offer you international study opportunities, in study abroad and exchange programs. You may like to begin your course at the Curtin campus that is closest to your home, and then transfer to Curtin Perth to complete your degree.
- Industry partners
Collaborate with world-class industry innovators and companies like NASA and Cisco.
- The University is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022 and has risen to 193rd in the world in the QS World University Ranking 2023.
- Curtin University climbed 14 places to a rank of 206th in the world and remains 9th in Australia in the 2020-2021 University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP).
- The University also jumped 35 places in the 2019 CWTS Leiden Ranking and is now positioned at 284th in the world and 9th in Australia.
- In the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2019, Curtin University features in 37 of the 54 subjects ranked, with seven subjects in the top 100 in the world. It is 2nd in the world for Mining & Mineral Engineering and is ranked in the top 10 in Australia for 24 subjects, the highest being 2nd for Mathematics and equal 2nd for Chemical Engineering.
- Curtin University’s ranking has risen in eight subject areas in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
- #1 for graduate employment Of WA’s public universities, Curtin has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment Good Universities Guide 2023
- Second in the world for mining Curtin’s ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering QSWUR by subject 2023
