Curtin University Overview

Curtin University is a leading public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. Originally founded as the Western Australian Institute of Technology in 1966, it gained university status in 1986 and was named after former Australian Prime Minister John Curtin.

Today, Curtin is one of Australia’s most globally recognized institutions, with over 61,000 students across a 116-hectare main campus and a network of regional and international campuses. It is a member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN) and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The university is organized into five faculties:

• Business and Law

• Health Sciences

• Humanities

• Science and Engineering

• Western Australian School of Mines

Curtin is renowned for its excellence in engineering, health sciences, mining, business, digital technology, and applied sciences. It is home to world-class research centers and innovation hubs, supporting advanced learning and industry collaboration. The university’s Midland campus specializes in health sciences training, while the Kalgoorlie campus focuses on mining and resource engineering.

Curtin has a strong international presence, with global campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and Mauritius, and partnerships with academic and industry leaders around the world. The university maintains high graduate employability, with over 90% employer satisfaction, and plays a strategic role in emerging sectors like defence, cybersecurity, space, and sustainability.