The Complete Guide To Curtin University

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

“Kaya wanju nidja Whadjuk Noongar boodjar
Hello and Welcome to Curtin University!”

A vibrant institution with a history that dates back to 1900. Back then, classes were voluntarily taught to trade apprentices and anyone with occupational qualifications.

Fast forward today, the institution grew to 5 Australian and 4 overseas campuses. The campuses abroad are in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius. They open many immersive learning opportunities for various topic Arts and Design, Computer Science, Business, Law and Health Sciences.

Furthermore, it made leaps and bounds by

• Educating 190,000 alumni across 150 countries
• Becoming the top 1% in the world
• Connecting with over 80 international institutions
• Creating many career-ready and self-enrichment curriculums

Did you know that this global university also received 5+ QS⭐? Let’s dive deeper to find out.

Total student population	Around 60,000
% of international students	23% coming from over 130 different countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:20
Graduate employability rate	QS #201 – 205 in 2022

1.2 Curtin University Rankings 2025

According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, Curtin University ranks #174 globally. It is also the world’s #2 in Mineral and Mining Engineering.

These are the fields of study that ranked Top 100 on the QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Mineral and Mining Engineering	#2
Geology	#37
Earth and Marine Sciences	#39
Geophysics	#42
Engineering – Petroleum	#48
Nursing	#51 – 100
Sports-Related Subjects	#51 – 100

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1  Curtin University Campus

The university’s 5 campuses sport Curtin edge technologies and Perth-tecular views. Australia’s west coast fills its surroundings with delicious cuisines, gorgeous recreational spots AND storylike heritage.

Additionally, the metropolitan area is well-connected for vibrant times and meaningful connections.

You can walk, drive, bike, or take public transport.

• By car: It is 15-25 minutes away from campus.
• By bus: Transperth or the free Curtin Bus
• By train: 📍Canning Bridge Station

Perth Campus

🗺️Bentley suburb | 6km south-east of Central Perth

Key Highlights

• Established among beautiful landscapes in 1900.
• It is the largest campus with the majority of the courses.
• It is also multicultural and historical.

Murray Street Campus

🗺️Heart of Perth’s Central Business District

Key Highlights

• Close to the business sector and law courts.
• A place where Business and Law students learn and practise their knowledge.
• Has evening and weekend classes for postgraduate students.

St Georges Terrace Campus

🗺️Heart of Perth’s Central Business District

Key Highlights

• One of Perth’s oldest educational landmarks with 2 iconic heritage-listed buildings.
• A go-to to connect with city-based businesses, industries, government bodies and the university’s alumni.
• Has event venues for staff and students at Curtin University to use.

Kalgoorlie Campus

🗺️600km east of Perth | Next to the CBD
🗺️A short walk away from student housing

Key Highlights

• Home to the West Australia School of Mining, Mineral, Energy and Chemical Engineering.
• While it mainly specialises in Mining and Metallurgy, students can also study Health, Education and Commerce.
• Energetic and vibrant. Many groups and activities await.

Midland Campus

Key Highlights

• The “sibling” with a contemporary learning and immersive simulation-based environment.
• Located to connect with health services and community agencies.
• Facilitates the education and placements of Health Science students.

Student Diversity: The Curtin Australia family is multicultural. In 2022, 23% of its student body come from overseas. Many of them flew in from

• China
• India
• Malaysia
• Hong Kong
• Singapore

2.2 Learning Resources

To infinity and beyond the classroom? 

Curtin University makes learning immersive and out of this world! Take the Consumer Research Lab for example. It provides students with tools to collect real-time data and conduct market research. Among them include:

• Eye-tracking devices
• Biometric wristbands
• Facial expression analysis
• Brainwave headsets
• VR headsets

If you are looking for other interactive facilities, head to these locations. They make studying more interesting and will make you go

2.3 Recreational Facilities

There is no better place to start something big (or something new) than exploring the amenities on campus. From a stadium to a museum, grab the chance to uncover Curtin University’s hidden wonders, like 🔍

2.4 Student Activities

Free food? 😻😻Oui, si vous plait (yes, please)!

Aside from the Curtin Free Food Society, this Australian university has over 100 clubs and societies for a transformational experience. (Diving, crocheting, marketing, esports, good deeds, just to name a few.) Moreover, there are many activities to keep you on your feet, like these here.

• Volunteer Opportunities & Community Projects 
• Competitions
• Curtin Extra (personal development programme)
• Fitness and Wellness Classes
• Games Nights
• Lunch Sessions
• Social Sports
• Study Sessions
• WASM Wombats (mining games team)
• WASM Student Guild
• WASM Social Club
• Workshops

2.5 Student Services  

Curtin will become C_rtin without “u”, which is why you are its top priority. 

Should you be in a pinch, you can ease your struggles with these services.

• Curtin Connect (student welfare support)
• Peer Academic Mentoring
• Study Advisory Services
• Student Wellbeing Advisory
• Counselling services
• Physiotherapy Clinic and Medical Centers
• AccessAbility (disability support)
• UniSkills online modules (improve your studies)
• Library workshops

2.6 Curtin University Accommodation

On-campus lodging is part of the experience, which allows you to be more in-tuned with your studies! They are

• Safe and secure
• Activity-packed
• 5 – 10 minutes walk from the university and other amenities
• Managed by the university itself!

(Take this opportunity to build your independence and friendships 😉😉)

For Curtin Perth Students

On-campus	Off-campus
Student Accommodations: 🏠Options: Kurrajong Village, Erika Underwood House, Guild House, Cost: From AUD 236 – AUD 534/week *Varies based on stay duration and room type	Nearby suburbs – Belmont, Cannington, Carlisle, Como, East Victoria Park, Lathlain, St James, Victoria Park, Waterford, Wilson

For Curtin Kalgoorlie Students

On-campus	Off-campus
Agricola Cost: AUD 205 – AUD 250/ week	Nearby suburbs – Hanbury Street, Wilson Street

*Curtin University has other options too. Learn more about them from our Study Abroad Consultants!

Cost of Living In Perth

Living in Perth will cost you around AUD4,400 monthly for all living expenses. The estimated amount covers your rent, food/ groceries, utilities (gas and electricity), transportation, and telecommunication services (wifi and phone). Thus, you will need a financial record of at least AUD 24,505 a year when you apply for your visa.

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At Curtin University

Let’s see… there are over 10 fields to choose from. Under each category, you can find Foundation, Diploma, and Degree courses available.

Fields Of Study	Courses
Diploma	Architecture and Construction; Design and Arts, Business and Commerce, Health Sciences
Foundation	Engineering Foundation Year Programme
Agriculture, Environmental and Sustainable	Agribusiness, Food Science, Environmental and Marine Science
Architecture, Construction and Planning	Landscape Architecture, Property Economics, Design, Construction
Arts, Creative Industries	Communication; Creative Arts; Web Media, Marketing Foundation
Business, Innovation, Management and Law	Business Administration, Law, Commerce, Innovation
Culture, Society and Indigenous	Multimedia Journalism, Digital and Social Media, Anthropology and Sociology, Languages, International Relations and National Security
Education	Education (Primary,  Secondary), Education Studies; Early Childhood Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying	Civil and Construction; Industrial Systems; Metallurgical, Chemical, Software
Health	Nursing, Exercise and Sports Sciences; Social Work, Laboratory Medicine; Psychology and Human Resource Management; Oral Health Therapy, MBBS
Information and Technology	Advanced Science,  Computing, IT, Data Science; Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)
Physical Sciences, Geoscience, and Mathematics	Actuarial Science, Applied Geology, Biochemistry, Pure Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Molecular Genetics, Earth Science

3.2 Course Fees At Curtin University

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3.3 Curtin University Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by Curtin University to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

Global Curtin Scholarships – Alumni and Family Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in 1st-year tuition fees (Max: 200 Credit Pts) For commencing full-paying students who are/ their family members are Curtin students.
Global Curtin Scholarships – Australian Year 12 Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in 1st-year tuition fees (Max: 200 Credit Pts) For full-paying commencing students with good academic results.
Global Curtin Scholarships – Diplomatic Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in 1st-year tuition fees (Max: 200 Credit Pts) For full-paying commencing students with good academic results.
Global Curtin Scholarships – Merit Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in 1st-year tuition fees (Max: 200 Credit Pts) For commencing students with good academic results.
Semester 1 – Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary	Value: AUD 1,500 – AUD 3,000 (per sem, applied to pro-rate weekly) For students studying at Curtin Bentley in semester 1, 2024, with min. CWA of 50. (For international students who need financial aid).
Science & Engineering Undergraduate International Merit Extension Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in tuition fees

3.4 Popular Courses At Curtin University

Engineering Courses

Why should you consider Engineering studies with Curtin University?

1: They are quality-assured. As shown in their QS Subject ranking for 

• Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS #2)
• Petroleum Engineering (QS #49)
• Civil and Structural Engineering (QS #19)

2: You will learn in an interactive and modern environment. Have you seen its Engineering Pavillion? It has world-class labs and creative spaces for you to immerse in. 😮😮

3: It guides you to your engineering dream from Day 1. Curtin University offers an Engineering Foundation Year programme to strengthen your fundamentals. Your classes will contain interactive lectures, team-based design sessions and simulation projects!
(-whispers- There are volunteer students, a.k.a the STEM Study Buddies who will help you in your studies too)

After that, you can enter an Engineers Australia and Washington Accord accredited degree.

Earth Sciences

Engineering courses are not the only ones receiving the stamp of approval. The Earth Sciences received them too!

Among the organisations that recognise its courses are

• Australian Insitute of Mining and Metallurgy
• Australian Institute of Geosciences
• The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG)
• Society of Exploration Geophysicists (United States)
• The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)
• The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
• Australian Marine Sciences Association

You can plunge into your interest in the classroom through its innovative teaching tools. For instance, the ‘piercam’ projects underwater footage from Ningaloo Reef. At the historical John de Laeter Centre, the Curtin Experimental Geochemistry Facility (CEG) imitates the Earth’s temperature and pressure.

Combined with a flexible course structure that covers a broad topic range, this Australian university stands highly on the QS Subject ranking for 

• Earth and Marine Sciences (QS #37)
• Geology (QS #39)
• Geophysics (QS #42)

Communication and Media Studies

“Immersive learning, immersive learning. Are we done yet?” NOPE! It is just the start.

To become QS #51 – 100 in Nursing and Sports-related subjects, the university gives you real-life healthcare experiences at its specialised facilities.

At the Goldfields Health Hub, you can work closely with the experts during your lessons and work placements. Some of its partners are the West Australia Country Health Services (WACHS) and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations).

Meanwhile, Curtin Stadium houses many clubs, sporting activities and volunteer opportunities. Take its Fit and Able program for example. It allows you to work with clients on their rehabilitation.

Bonus fact: Its nursing and physiotherapy courses received professional recognition. (The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and the Australian Physiotherapy Council)

3.5 Industry Partners

Have you heard, Curtin University is working with NASA on a connectivity network? And that is just one of its collaborations. Among the other prominent ones include

Together with field experts, they have made big jumps in their research and nurturing efforts. (We heard they successfully created a cancer prevention unit and an economics centre.👀)

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1  Curtin University Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for the Foundation: *Not openly specified

Minimum entry requirements for Diploma:

• STPM – Stage 1 intake: 4 passes
• UEC – Stage 1 intake: 4 passes
• IGCSE –not specified

Minimum entry requirements for a Degree:

• UEC – 15 points (Best of 5 subjects)
• STPM – 5 ( 2B or 3C)
• A-levels – 5 (CDD Grade)
• IB Diploma – 24 points 
• SACE/WACE –  ATAR 70
• OSSD – 60% 

Minimum English requirement (IELTS)

• Foundation, Diploma: 5.5
• Degree: 6.0

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications.

4.2 Curtin University Intake Periods For 2025

If you are planning to apply, these are important periods to note.

• Foundation Level: *Not openly specified
• Diploma Level: February, June, July, October
• Degree Level: February, July
• Postgraduate Level: February, July (*Main Intakes)

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3  Admission Process To Australia

Studying in Australia can be tedious especially when applying to various universities before their application deadlines and ensuring proper documents are submitted to procure your student visa.

Here are some more helpful articles to help you navigate:

• Your Essential Study In Australia Guide For Malaysian Students
• Education Consultants And The 8 Steps To Study Abroad
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant

5. Student Testimonials & Alumni

Check out videos from Curtin University’s very own graduates:

6. Conclusion

Kirrip means friends and that means no students are left behind.

Curtin University shapes its lessons and campuses to back all learning styles. As a student here, you can enjoy engaging facilities, supportive study aids, and immersive curriculums! (Meaning: you will learn at your own pace and use your other senses.) With hands-on opportunities, you will enter your chosen career with more confidence and experience.

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