Curtin University

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. With campuses in Malaysia and Singapore as well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment.

#151 Ranking
110 Masters
Public Institution Type

Top 3 reasons to study here

Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population.
The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, resources, engineering and related sciences.
Curtin University is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in education and research.

About

History

In 1987 Curtin University of Technology became Western Australia’s third university and Australia’s first university of technology.

Curtin made the transition from the Western Australia Institute of Technology (WAIT) to a university with the passing of an Act of Parliament in December 1986, accepting its first students as a university in 1987.

Education

The University's mission is to change minds, lives and the world through leadership, innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, resources, engineering and related sciences.

Research

Curtin University is widely recognised for research that is firmly focused on solving real-world problems.

Research at Curtin University is conducted by academic staff and postgraduate research students supported by the Office of Research & Development.Curtin’s research strengths are concentrated around four broad themes:

Minerals and energy
ICT and emerging technologies
Health
Sustainable development

Career

Curtin graduates achieve more than just great marks.

The graduates are passionate and enthusiastic about their chosen industry. They think creatively and use their initiative to solve problems and they show a genuine desire to contribute to the community as a whole.

A one-stop shop of career advice and opportunity is available to Curtin students through the Curtin Career Centre.

The Centre - accessible from anywhere in the world - works with the university community and industry, to source work opportunities and develop services to assist students, staff and Alumni for up to 18 months after they graduate.

Master's Programmes

Business & Management (29)

Master Accountancy
M.Phil. Accounting
Master Accounting (CPA Australia Extension Studies)
Master Accounting Foundation Stream (MCom)
M.Sc. Actuarial and Financial Science
Master Advanced Accounting CPA Australia Extension Major (Mcom)
Master Applied Finance Major (MCom)
M.Phil. Business Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration (Global)
Master Commerce
M.Phil. Corporate Sustainability
M.Res. Economics
Master Finance
Master Human Resources
M.Sc. Information Management
Master International Business
M.Res. Management
M.Phil. Marketing
Master Marketing
Master Marketing Major (MCom)
Pre-Master Marketing in a Digital World MicroMasters Program

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MSc/MBA Mineral and Energy Economics and Business Administration
Master Predictive Analytics
Master Professional Accounting: CPA Australia Extension Major (MCom)
M.Sc. Project Management
Master Supply Chain Management
Master Supply Chain Management Major (MCom)
Master Taxation

Medicine & Health (24)

M.Sc. Biomedical Science
M.Phil. Biomedical Sciences
Master Clinical Physiotherapy
Master Dietetics
M.Sc. Food Science
Master Health Administration
Master Health Promotion
M.Phil. Health Sciences
M.Phil. International Health
M.Sc. International Health Major (MSc Clinical)
M.Phil. Medical Imaging Science
Master Nursing
M.Phil. Nursing and Midwifery
Master Occupational Health and Safety
Master Occupational Therapy
M.Phil. Occupational Therapy
Master Pharmacy
M.Phil. Pharmacy
Master Physiotherapy
M.Phil. Physiotherapy
M.Phil. Public Health
Master Public Health
Master Sexology
Master Speech Pathology

Social Sciences (17)

M.Sc. Actuarial and Financial Science
M.Res. Economics
Master Finance
M.Sc. Geophysics
M.Phil. Geophysics
M.Phil. Human Communication Science
Master Human Rights
M.Phil. Indigenous Research and Development
M.A. International Relations
Master Internet Communications
M.A. Journalism
M.Phil. Mineral Economics
MSc/MBA Mineral and Energy Economics and Business Administration
Master Psychology
M.Phil. Psychology
M.Phil. Public Policy
Master Sustainability and Climate Policy

Engineering & Technology (15)

Computer Science & IT (10)

M.Phil. Computer Science
M.Sc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Geospatial Science
M.Sc. Information Management
M.Res. Information Systems
Master Information Systems Management
Master Information Technology
Master Internet Communications
Pre-Master Internet of Things (IoT) MicroMasters Program

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M.Phil. Surveying and Mapping

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)

M.Phil. Corporate Sustainability
Master Engineering Management
M.Res. Environment Engineering
M.Sc. Geology
M.Phil. Geology
M.Sc. Geophysics
M.Sc. Mineral and Energy Economics
Master Sustainability and Climate Policy
M.Sc. Water Quality and Supply Systems Major

Arts, Design & Architecture (5)

M.Phil. Architecture
MArch Architecture
M.Phil. Creative Arts - Cultural Heritage Studies
M.A. Design
Master Urban and Regional Planning

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)

M.Phil. Geophysics
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Phil. Mathematics
M.Res. Physics
M.Ed. Science

Applied Sciences & Professions (3)

M.Phil. Creative Arts - Cultural Heritage Studies
M.Sc. Food Science
M.Sc. Information Management

Education & Training (3)

M.Ed. Education
M.Phil. Education
M.Ed. Science

Humanities (3)

M.A. Applied Linguistics
M.Phil. Creative Arts - Cultural Heritage Studies
M.Res. Humanities

Journalism & Media (3)

M.A. Journalism
M.Phil. Media, Culture and Creative Arts
M.Phil. Public Relations

Law (3)

Master Human Rights
Pre-Master Human Rights MicroMasters Program

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M.Phil. Law

Agriculture & Forestry (2)

M.Sc. Agriculture
M.Sc. Sustainable Aquaculture

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2017

151 50

2016

201

2015

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.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2018

262 44

2017

306 -22

2016

284

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.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2018

264

2017

2016

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.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2018

351 50

2017

401 -50

2016

351

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.

Services

Student services

The CITS Service Desk is the campus's first contact point for IT questions and issues, handling phone calls, email and walk-in requests for services and support.

Library services

There are plenty of libraries on the campus, such as: Robertson Library, John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library (JCPML), Curtin's WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie Library, Curtin Graduate School of Business Library etc.

Curtin students and staff can use any of the computers in the library (other than those labeled “Catalogue only”) to access the internet, email, OASIS or Blackboard.

ICT services

Curtin’s Policies and Procedures are binding on students after enrolment, and it is their responsibility to become familiar with, and adhere to, these guidelines, including those relating to ICT.

Information Security supports the University and its staff and students by developing strategies and monitoring compliance to ensure that information and information systems .

Medical services

Curtin University provides a comprehensive health service to Curtin University students and staff.

The department provide comprehensive general practice patient care including:

Management of all health problems
A walk-in clinic runs most mornings for urgent, quick medical problems
Lifestyle advice, including information on stress management, sexual health and drugs

Student Life

Campus life

The suburb of Bentley, located about six kilometres south-east of central Perth, is home to Curtin’s main campus. In close proximity to everything Perth has to offer, it boasts 116 hectares of bold architecture nestled amongst beautiful landscaped gardens.

Curtin Housing Services can provide self-catered and fully furnished accommodation for students, on or off the Bentley campus, however on-campus places are limited. Students can also find accommodation through local real estate agents or websites.

Sports facilities

Curtin’s recreation and events complex, Curtin Stadium, offers you a variety of fitness and sporting options. The stadium has a main gym, women’s gym, group fitness classes and 23 registered and affiliated sports clubs catering for all levels of skills and experience.

They can play tennis, football, soccer, cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, netball, futsal, floorball, and compete in serious sports competitions or take part in evening social sports and fun, knock-out competitions.

Student clubs

There are plenty of Student Associations on campus. Their aim is to make life at university easier for students by offering support, representation, social and academic events.

The Global Study Awards

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