Curtin University

About us

Location Perth, Australia Funding Type Public
No of Students 57784 Establishment University
Founded In 1966 Estimated Cost of Living 24505 AUD
Address Kent Street, Bentley, Perth, Western Australia 6102

Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population.

Since our inception, we have taken an innovative approach to teach and research.

Our campuses are vibrant, welcoming spaces that value diversity and difference, emphasize industry connections and practical learning, have a strong commitment to social justice, and foster a forward-thinking culture for our students, staff and the wider community.

In line with developments in Perth, we are beginning to transform our main Bentley Campus into a cultural hub where members of the community can live, study, work and socialise together as part of the Greater Curtin project.

Why?

Why choose Curtin University?

Making a difference

With innovation at our heart, advanced facilities and a global community, we're committed to making a difference.

Doctors for the future
First Nations man Isaiah Kamid is part of our second cohort of medical students who have graduated with the skills to make a difference in remote and regional areas where there is a shortage of doctors.

Exploring space
Following our successful Binar-1 mission, we are planning to launch another six miniature satellites into low Earth orbit. The CubeSats will carry projects designed by Curtin staff and students, including a radiation material test, an autonomous software experiment and a tracking system. 

Design without waste
Our students are teaming up with industry to tackle challenges in fast fashion, renewable energy, water management and the circular economy, as part of the Curtin Sustainability Challenge.

Towards carbon neutral
Chemical Engineering graduate Marc Allen is the cofounder of Unravel Carbon, a Singapore-based company that creates net-zero transition plans for businesses and gives them the tools to decarbonise across supply chains. 

Celebrating disability
Glamour-fashion enthusiast Amy Evans completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Advertising) before setting up her digital marketing company, Little Black Dress Digital. Amy’s strong social media presence also demonstrates how she’s breaking down disability barriers and stereotypes.

Next level AI
The Optus Centre for Artificial Intelligence gives Curtin students the opportunity to design and build next level digital solutions in AI. Projects include using AI to animate your avatar's face in the metaverse and software that can predict, and therefore help prevent, elderly people from falling

Start your future career
Our courses are designed in close collaboration with industry experts to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for. Throughout your study, you’ll be introduced to professional settings through work integrated learning and internships.

  • Work integrated learning
  • Career support 
  • Internships
  • Business start-ups
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extracurricular activities