Curtin University is an innovative, global university known for its high-quality education, research impact, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future with campuses in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.
- #160 Ranking
- 44 PhDs
- 1,460 Academic Staff
- 30,221 Students
- 9,671 Students (int'l)
- 15,715 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- You’ll receive an outstanding education in an inclusive and forward-looking university that embraces courage and diversity ideas and qualities.
- You’ll experience teaching excellence and community engagement endeavours alongside high-impact research.
- Curtin courses emphasise work-integrated learning so you can graduate with industry experience.
PhD Programmes
Engineering & Technology (10)
- Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. Construction Management
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
- Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering
- Ph.D. Spatial Sciences
Medicine & Health (10)
- Doctorate Clinical Physiotherapy
- Ph.D. Health Sciences
- Ph.D. Medicine
- Ph.D. Nursing and Midwifery
- Ph.D. Occupational Therapy
- Ph.D. Pharmacy
- Ph.D. Physiotherapy
- Ph.D. Public Health
Humanities (9)
- Ph.D. Education
- Ph.D. Humanities
- Ph.D. Management
- Ph.D. Pharmacy
- Ph.D. Public Policy
- Ph.D. Social Sciences
- Ph.D. Spatial Sciences
Business & Management (8)
- Ph.D. Accounting
- Ph.D. Business
- D.B.A. Business Administration
- Ph.D. Construction Management
- Ph.D. Economics and Finance
- Ph.D. Information Systems
- Ph.D. Management
- Ph.D. Marketing
Social Sciences (8)
- Ph.D. Economics and Finance
- Ph.D. Exploration Geophysics
- Ph.D. Humanities
- Ph.D. Psychology
- Ph.D. Public Policy
- Ph.D. Social Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Exploration Geophysics
- Ph.D. Physics
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Ph.D. Computing
- Ph.D. Information Systems
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
History
Our university is named after one of Australia’s most successful leaders and the country’s 14th prime minister, John Curtin. Fittingly, his namesake university is admired as a forward-looking university that embraces courage and diversity in ideas and qualities, placing Curtin in the top 1% of universities in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021).
Education
Whether you’re starting your first degree, or progressing your career; it all starts with a world-class degree from Curtin.
Curtin University study areas:
Agriculture, environment and sustainability
Architecture and construction
Arts and creative industries
Business, management and law
Culture, society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, mining and related technologies
Health
Information technology
Physical science and mathematics
Research
Curtin has successfully built an international reputation for research excellence, with 95 per cent of research ranked at world standard or above.
Working closely with industry and government, we are leading a number of national and international research projects in health sciences, astronomy, economics, minerals and energy and crop disease management.
Career
Curtin University has ranked third equal highest median full-time undergraduate salary in Australia and is Western Australia’s best performing public university for students finding full-time work after graduation (2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Curtin emphasises work-integrated learning in our courses so that you can graduate with industry experience and be a step ahead in commencing your career. The excellence and extent of our industry partnerships and accreditations is testament to our belief in the value of university–industry collaboration. You’ll have access to leadership programs, internships and clinical placements, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
160 -4
2022
156 18
2021
174
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
193 1
2022
194 23
2021
217
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201 50
2022
251 -50
2021
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Explore a diverse range of student accommodation options at our Curtin Perth campus, all located within a five-to-ten-minute walk from the centre of campus including St Catherine’s College and UniLodge Twin Dolphin Hall. Both are located in the northern end of campus, within our dedicated innovation precinct, Exchange.
St Catherine’s College offers an all-inclusive experience with the opportunity to enhance your studies through academic and employability programs.
UniLodge managed accommodation is where you can enjoy living independently, while also being a part of a diverse community with regular events and opportunities to meet new friends.
Library services
Curtin University Library is a library with great heart that empowers great minds. We are an enabler of success for our clients by providing inspiration and service excellence. We have an anticipatory, future-focused approach in our work which continually fosters creativity and innovation.
ICT services
Curtin has guest Wi-Fi accounts for visitors who are not able to connect to the eduroam network. These guest accounts allow a visitor to connect to the CurtinGuest wireless network and access the Internet. There is no email facility attached to the account, but you may access a third party web-based email provider.
Student Life
Campus life
Over the years, our physical expansion has mirrored our forward-looking nature and responsiveness to the changing needs of our students, partners and the broader communities we serve.
Our largest campus, Curtin Perth, is located in the suburb of Bentley, about six kilometres from Perth city. It’s a place of inspiration, technology-rich learning spaces, high impact research and exciting activities. All courses are available at Curtin Perth.
Curtin Murray Street, in Perth’s central business district, is home to the Curtin Law School, strengthening our links with the legal profession and the commercial heart of Western Australia.
Sports facilities
Curtin Stadium is the hub for all things sport, recreation and fitness at Curtin University. Curtin offer competitive gym memberships for students, staff and the local community to promote healthy living.
Achieve your health and fitness goals with the support of our qualified team to encourage you every step of the way.
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