Curtin University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 355 of 0 | In the World |
| # 17 of 0 | In Oceania |
| # 15 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 24 of 100 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
56%
Enrollment
58,607
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary graduation and demonstrated competence in English, plus attainment of a sufficiently high Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) or recognized international equivalent. Some courses require specific subjects to have been satisfactorily completed prior to entry |
| Academic Calendar | 2 semesters, commencing February and July (12 weeks each) |
| Enrollment | 58,607 |
We've calculated the 56% acceptance rate for Curtin University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Curtin University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Curtin University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Curtin University.
Campus Abroad : Dubai
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering
Engineering Management
Information Technology
Psychology
Campus Abroad : Malaysia
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Psychology
Campus Abroad : Mauritius
Accountancy
Design
Finance
Information Technology
Management
Marketing
Nursing
Psychology
Campus Abroad : Singapore
Accountancy
Business and Commerce
Finance
Information Technology
Journalism
Logistics Management
Management
Marketing
Nursing
Centre : Aboriginal Studies
Community Health
Indigenous Studies
Natives Education
Department/Division : Health Sciences
Biomedicine
Dental Hygiene
Health Sciences
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Public Health
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Department/Division : Humanities
Anthropology
Architecture
Arts and Humanities
Cultural Studies
Design
Education
Fine Arts
History
Indigenous Studies
Information Sciences
Leisure Studies
Library Science
Modern Languages
Performing Arts
Publishing and Book Trade
Social Sciences
Social Work
Technology
Town Planning
Welfare and Protective Services
Writing
Department/Division : Science and Engineering
Applied Physics
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Physics
Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Statistics
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Computing
Economics
Finance
Law
Management
Marketing
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Curtin University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
Curtin University is a world-class research university with 77,836 scientific papers published and 2,344,150 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, Geology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
40,275
/ 1,455,914
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
39,950
/ 1,102,933
|
| Environmental Science |
38,455
/ 1,271,881
|
| Engineering |
37,686
/ 1,242,837
|
| Physics |
35,176
/ 1,219,262
|
| Chemistry |
32,164
/ 1,233,484
|
| Medicine |
31,243
/ 957,908
|
| Computer Science |
30,664
/ 873,119
|
| Geology |
23,246
/ 801,234
|
| Political Science |
22,421
/ 592,476
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
22,231
/ 752,572
|
| Psychology |
22,096
/ 634,894
|
| Law |
21,271
/ 578,431
|
| Geography and Cartography |
20,564
/ 616,179
|
| Sociology |
18,924
/ 524,294
|
| Mathematics |
18,455
/ 511,312
|
| Business |
17,690
/ 461,356
|
| Materials Science |
16,923
/ 660,421
|
| Philosophy |
16,120
/ 420,469
|
| Organic chemistry |
16,107
/ 673,039
|
| Ecology |
15,669
/ 566,985
|
| Pathology |
14,654
/ 487,273
|
| Statistics |
14,123
/ 403,926
|
| Paleontology |
14,103
/ 519,025
|
| Biochemistry |
13,751
/ 562,507
|
| Economics |
12,812
/ 319,382
|
| History |
12,751
/ 363,734
|
| Archaeology |
11,599
/ 352,025
|
| Psychiatry |
11,402
/ 336,314
|
| Genetics |
11,265
/ 373,881
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
11,188
/ 299,678
|
| Public Health |
8,973
/ 301,714
|
| Metallurgy |
8,860
/ 370,429
|
| Management |
8,474
/ 242,993
|
| Linguistics |
8,112
/ 186,294
|
| Nursing |
8,064
/ 235,519
|
| Optics |
7,735
/ 251,139
|
| Development Studies |
7,232
/ 186,148
|
| Social Psychology |
7,203
/ 226,126
|
| Machine Learning |
7,114
/ 205,317
|
Annual publication & citation counts
44 Notable alumni
1. Jan Norberger
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
Jan-Henrik Norberger is an Australian politician. He was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Joondalup from 2013 to 2017, representing the Liberal Party. In 2024, Norberger was announced as the Liberal Party's candidate for the federal seat of Pearce in the 2025 Australian federal election.
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2. Ashleigh Nelson
1987-. (aged 39)
field hockey player
Ashleigh Jayne Nelson is an Australian hockey player, a striker for the Australia women's national field hockey team.
3. Jon Doust
writer
children's writer
novelist
comedian
Jon Doust is a comedian, writer, novelist and professional speaker, born in 1948 in Bridgetown, Western Australia, who lives in Albany, Western Australia. He gained a BA majoring in English from the Western Australian Institute of Technology and worked in farming, retailing and journalism before pursuing a career in comedy and writing.
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4. Glencora Ralph
1988-. (aged 38)
water polo player
Glencora McGhie is an Australian water polo centre back/driver. She attended the Curtin University of Technology and is a dental therapist. She competes for the Fremantle Marlins in the Australian National Water Polo League, and was on sides that won the league championship in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007. She has been a member of the Australia women's national water...
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