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.
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.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (54)
- Master Accounting
- M.Phil. Accounting
- M.Res. Agriculture
- Postgraduate Diploma Business
- Postgraduate Certificate Business
- Master Commerce
- Master Commerce - Marketing
- M.Phil. Corporate Sustainability
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Marketing
- Master Digital and Social Media
- Postgraduate Diploma Digital and Social Media
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital and Social Media
- M.Res. Economics and Finance
- M.Phil. Economics and Finance
- Master Engineering Management
- Master Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma Food Science and Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate Food Science and Technology
- Master Human Resources
- M.Phil. Information Systems
- Postgraduate Certificate Information Systems and Technology
- Master International Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Luxury Branding
- Master Luxury Branding
- Postgraduate Certificate Luxury Branding
- MIM Management
- M.Phil. Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Marketing
- Postgraduate Certificate Marketing
- M.Res. Marketing
- M.Phil. Marketing
- Postgraduate Certificate Minerals and Energy Economics
- Postgraduate Certificate Predictive Analytics
- Postgraduate Diploma Predictive Analytics
- Master Predictive Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Accounting
- M.Sc. Project Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Project Management
- Master Project Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Project Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Supply Chain Management
- Master Supply Chain Management
- Master Taxation
Engineering & Technology (30)
- M.Phil. Building Studies
- M.Phil. Chemical Engineering
- M.Phil. Civil Engineering
- Master Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Geophysics
- Master Geospatial Intelligence
- Postgraduate Diploma Geospatial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Phil. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Metallurgy
- Postgraduate Diploma Mining
- M.Phil. Petroleum Engineering
- Master Professional Engineering
- M.Sc. Science
Medicine & Health (29)
- M.Phil. Biomedical Science
- M.Res. Biomedical Science
- Master Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master Clinical Physiotherapy
- Master Dietetics
- Master Health Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Administration
- M.Sc. Health Practice
- M.Phil. Health Sciences
- M.Phil. Medical Radiation Science
- M.Phil. Medicine
- Master Molecular Medicine
- Master Nursing Practice
- M.Phil. Nursing and Midwifery
- M.Phil. Occupational Therapy
- Master Occupational Therapy
- M.Phil. Pharmacy
- M.Phil. Physiotherapy
- M.Phil. Public Health
- M.Res. Public Health
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health
- Master Public Health
- Master Speech Pathology
Social Sciences (26)
- M.Phil. Economics and Finance
- M.Res. Economics and Finance
- Master Finance
- M.Phil. Geographic Information Science
- M.Sc. Geology
- M.Phil. Human Communication Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Rights
- Master Human Rights
- M.Phil. Humanities
- Postgraduate Certificate International Relations and National Security
- Postgraduate Diploma International Relations and National Security
- Postgraduate Certificate Minerals and Energy Economics
- Master Occupational Therapy
- M.Phil. Psychology
- Master Psychology (Professional)
- M.Phil. Public Policy
- Postgraduate Diploma Sexology
- Master Social Work (Qualifying)
- M.Phil. Social Work and Social Policy
- Master Speech Pathology
- Master Taxation
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Computer Science & IT (14)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Phil. Computer Science
- M.Phil. Geographic Information Science
- Master Geospatial Intelligence
- Postgraduate Diploma Geospatial Intelligence
- M.Phil. Information Systems
- Postgraduate Certificate Information Systems and Technology
- Master Luxury Branding
- Master Predictive Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Predictive Analytics
- Postgraduate Diploma Predictive Analytics
- M.Sc. Science
Humanities (14)
- M.A. Applied Linguistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Arts - Professional Writing and Publishing
- M.A. Creative Writing
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Phil. Human Communication Science
- M.Phil. Humanities
- M.Phil. Management
- M.Phil. Mathematics
- M.Phil. Medical Radiation Science
- M.Phil. Medicine
- M.Phil. Public Relations
- Master Speech Pathology
- M.Phil. Surveying and Mapping
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- Master Applied Design and Art
- M.Phil. Architecture
- Postgraduate Certificate Arts - Fine Art
- Postgraduate Certificate Arts - Professional Writing and Publishing
- Postgraduate Certificate Arts - Screen Arts
- M.Phil. Building Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Development Planning
- M.A. Fine Art
- M.Res. Fine Arts
- M.A. Screen Arts
- M.Phil. Surveying and Mapping
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- Postgraduate Certificate Development Planning
- M.Res. Earth and Planetary Sciences
- M.Phil. Environment and Agriculture
- Postgraduate Certificate Environment and Climate Emergency
- Postgraduate Diploma Environment and Climate Emergency
- M.Res. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Geology
- M.Phil. Geology
- M.Sc. Geophysics
- M.Phil. Geophysics
Applied Sciences & Professions (9)
- Postgraduate Certificate Food Science and Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma Food Science and Technology
- Master Luxury Branding
- Postgraduate Certificate Luxury Branding
- Postgraduate Diploma Luxury Branding
- Master Social Work (Qualifying)
- M.Phil. Social Work and Social Policy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- M.Phil. Chemical Engineering
- M.Res. Chemistry
- M.Phil. Chemistry
- M.Phil. Geophysics
- M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences
- M.Phil. Mathematics
- Master Molecular Medicine
- M.Res. Physics
- M.Phil. Physics
Education & Training (6)
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Phil. Education
- MAT Teaching
- Master Teaching - Primary Education
Journalism & Media (5)
- Master Digital and Social Media
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital and Social Media
- Master Journalism
- M.Phil. Media, Culture and Creative Arts
- M.Phil. Public Relations
Law (4)
- Master Human Rights
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Rights
- M.Phil. Law
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- M.Res. Agriculture
- M.Phil. Environment and Agriculture
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). The QS World University Rankings also reflect our achievements, with a top-200 global position based on academic reputation, research performance and internationalisation.
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
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2021
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2020
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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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
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2020
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2019
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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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
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2021
201 50
2020
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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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
174 16
2020
190
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.
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. They are close to retail, the Curtin Stadium and Curtin Central Bus Station.
St Catherine’s College offers an all-inclusive experience with the opportunity to enhance your studies through academic and employability programs. You can also enjoy plenty of social and academic events and activities throughout the year.
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. All Curtin UniLodge accommodations are conveniently located around the Curtin campus.
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.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's a good university and here we study about plant breeding and genetics and i have a research project on Tomato
curtin singapore
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Curtin Singapore - marketing lecturers were relatively more engaging then the rest
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, but lacks in laboratory equipment and other facilities
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