History
When the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) began teaching students in 1967, it drew on a rich history of technical education in Western Australia to offer industry-focused higher education courses to a booming post-war population. The key organisational milestones in our subsequent journey to becoming the state’s largest and most multicultural university are highlighted below.
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
Across all our research areas, we aim to strike a balance between demand-driven research, which solves defined problems for industry and society, and researcher-driven research, which is characterised by a desire to push the limits of understanding.
Our research is broad in scope, encompassing a range of fields in science, engineering, health, society, business and more.
We can assist you in myriad ways, from product testing and benchmarking, to translating new ideas and creating marketable products. You’ll have expertise at your fingertips, and access to multi-disciplinary networks and specialised facilities. There are also opportunities for investment, licensing, mentoring and employment.
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.
Curtin University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Curtin University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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University Ranking
Student services
There are also lots of opportunities for you make the most of your student experience and make lifelong friends.Our support services include:
- Student wellbeing advisors who are here to help when you’re struggling with a personal or study issue.
- Social workers who can assist you in developing practical strategies to help you overcome life’s challenges.
- Multi faith services support the religious, faith and spiritual needs of Curtin students through a specialised team of chaplains and student clubs.
- Conversational Help and Support programs which are designed to help improve your conversational English.
- Accommodation Coaches are available online to help you with your search for off-campus accommodation.
Housing services
Living on campus will enhance your student experience, as you immerse yourself in the vibrancy of campus life and have opportunities to make new friends, participate in many activities and events, and improve your personal and academic success.
Library services
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.
Campus life
- Our largest campus, Curtin Perth, is located in the suburb of Bentley, about six kilometres south-east of central Perth.
- Curtin Murray Street, in Perth’s central business district, is home to the Curtin Graduate School of Business and Curtin Law School
- Our premises at 137 and 139 St Georges Terrace strengthen our links with industry partners and let us reconnect with graduates working in the area.
Sports facilities
We offer competitive gym memberships for students, staff and the local community.
Social Sport is a simple and fun way to keep active and is open to students, staff and the local community.
Enjoy over 40 group fitness classes, available for any fitness level.