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WAPublicEst. 1986

Curtin University

Western Australia's largest university, with campuses in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius. Strong in mining and minerals.

Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

  • Australian Technology Network
  • QS World Top 200

What student life looks like

The main Bentley campus is a 116-hectare parkland site eight kilometres south of the Perth CBD, with the Edinburgh Oval and Building 105 (the main library) at the centre. Curtin also runs campuses at Kalgoorlie (the WA School of Mines), Midland (allied health and training), and full international campuses in Singapore, Malaysia (Miri Sarawak), Dubai and Mauritius. The Bentley campus has a substantial on-campus residential village (Erica Underwood House, St Catherine's College, Twin Dolphin Hall, Vickery House, Kurrajong Village) and is one of the more residentially active university precincts in Perth. The Curtin Student Guild runs more than 90 clubs and the Tav is a long- standing on-campus venue. Bentley is served by the Curtin bus station and the Canning Bridge train interchange, and the planned Bentley to City train link is being built into the Perth network in the late 2020s. Curtin's brand is industry-connected practical teaching, particularly in mining, surveying, geosciences and engineering, with the Kalgoorlie campus uniquely positioned in the heart of WA's resource industry.

Known for

  • Australian Technology Network member
  • WA School of Mines at Kalgoorlie (top globally in mining and minerals)
  • Curtin Medical School with the WA Country Health Service
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering with strong geosciences
  • Faculty of Health Sciences with a major nursing programme
  • Curtin Business School with AACSB and EQUIS
  • International campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius

Research strengths

  • Curtin Institute for Computation
  • Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (partner of ICRAR)
  • John de Laeter Centre for advanced analysis
  • Curtin Institute for Mining and Mineral Processing
  • Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute
  • Curtin Centre for Aboriginal Studies
  • National Drug Research Institute

Cost of living (student estimate)

$22,000 - $30,000 per year

Perth is moderately priced. Includes shared rental in Bentley, Victoria Park or Como, groceries, transport and utilities. Excludes tuition.

Source: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/plan-your-studies/living-costs. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.

Student support

  • Centre for Aboriginal Studies
  • AccessAbility services
  • Counselling Services
  • Curtin Connect student services hub
  • Academic and Language Support
  • Financial Assistance and emergency loans
  • Respectful Relationships team

Is this the right uni for you?

You probably thrive here if

  • You want an industry-connected practice-led degree
  • You are aiming at mining, engineering, geosciences or health
  • You want a large on-campus residential village
  • You want optional international mobility through Curtin's overseas campuses
  • You are happy with Perth's distance from the eastern seaboard

It is probably not for you if

  • You want a CBD campus with light rail at the door
  • You want a sandstone Go8 prestige brand
  • You depend on direct frequent flights to interstate family
  • You want a strict research-only programme without industry projects

The year at a glance

Semester one runs late February to early June with a tuition-free week in mid-April and exams in early to mid-June. Semester two runs late July to early November with a tuition-free week in late September and exams in early to mid-November. Results release follows in early July and mid-December. Curtin also runs a summer term in late November to February and short OUA online sessions through the year. Orientation week sits in the week before each semester.

Faculties and courses

19 undergraduate courses across 9 faculties.

Sources

TEQSA registered Australian University. Australian Technology Network member.