Curtin University: Statistics

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#358 of 14,131 In the World
#16 of 59 In Oceania
#14 of 40 In Australia
#25 of 2,915 For Petrology and Geochemistry
Top100 For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
56%
Enrollment
58,607
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate56%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary 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 Calendar2 semesters, commencing February and July (12 weeks each)
Enrollment58,607

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.

Research profile

Curtin University is a world-class research university with 74,218 scientific papers published and 2,148,867 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Geology, and Quantum and Particle physics.

Publications
74,218
Citations
2,148,867

Curtin University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
38,757 / 1,344,835
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
38,064 / 1,018,903
Environmental Science
37,094 / 1,179,639
Engineering
36,604 / 1,138,467
Physics
34,170 / 1,121,407
Chemistry
31,262 / 1,132,901
Computer Science
29,719 / 799,861
Medicine
29,688 / 876,367
Geology
22,564 / 747,212
Quantum and Particle physics
21,739 / 693,692
Political Science
21,354 / 552,874
Psychology
21,102 / 585,737
Law
20,440 / 540,859
Geography and Cartography
19,759 / 574,197
Sociology
18,180 / 490,779
Mathematics
17,968 / 485,057
Business
17,162 / 428,379
Materials Science
16,542 / 600,568
Organic Chemistry
15,754 / 615,205
Philosophy
15,522 / 386,842
Ecology
15,180 / 520,855
Pathology
13,968 / 453,443
Statistics
13,778 / 384,909
Paleontology
13,761 / 490,430
Biochemistry
13,357 / 518,087
Economics
12,341 / 301,102
History
12,189 / 341,142
Archaeology
11,217 / 330,215
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,901 / 275,929
Genetics
10,858 / 344,117
Psychiatry
10,780 / 309,541
Metallurgical Engineering
8,686 / 336,770
Public Health
8,612 / 279,356
Management
8,298 / 226,079
Linguistics
7,803 / 170,767
Nursing
7,663 / 216,216
Optical Engineering
7,606 / 232,668
Social Psychology
6,975 / 207,058
Machine Learning
6,956 / 189,213
Development Studies
6,948 / 177,684

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 185 536
1993 237 657
1994 255 853
1995 288 1138
1996 361 1426
1997 441 1559
1998 477 2115
1999 505 2395
2000 563 3291
2001 644 4041
2002 932 5417
2003 862 6919
2004 810 8542
2005 1012 10518
2006 1212 13706
2007 1247 16218
2008 1612 19355
2009 1826 23687
2010 2310 29906
2011 2616 37651
2012 2669 45496
2013 3154 56817
2014 3549 67407
2015 3907 76168
2016 4340 89958
2017 4576 108167
2018 4599 129194
2019 4760 158489
2020 4997 202328
2021 5111 236270
2022 4775 242066
2023 4689 260058
2024 3874 262996
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Curtin University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (AUD)
Bachelor of Arts 25,000
Bachelor of Science 28,000
Bachelor of Engineering 32,000
Master of Business Administration 45,000

Curtin University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

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

Curtin University alumni

  1. Cody Fern

    Cody Fern
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Cody Fern is an Australian actor and director. Following his feature debut in The Tribes of Palos Verdes (2017), he portrayed murder victim David Madson in the FX series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018). Later that year, Fern played Michael Langdon in American Horror Story: Apocalypse. He appeared in the final season of the Netflix drama House of Cards as Duncan Shepherd. In 2019, he returned to American Horror Story for its ninth season 1984, playing Xavier Plympton. In 2021, he guest-starred in the tenth season, subtitled Double Feature as Valiant Thor, and has appeared in two episodes of the spin-off series American Horror Stories.

  2. Judy Davis

    Judy Davis
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1955-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    stage actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Judith Davis is an Australian actress. In a career spanning over four decades of both screen and stage, she has been commended for her versatility and regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation. Frequent collaborator Woody Allen described her as "one of the most exciting actresses in the world". Davis has received numerous accolades, including nine AACTA Awards (of which she is the most rewarded recipient), three Primetime Emmy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.

  3. Frances O'Connor

    Frances O'Connor
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1967-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    film actorscreenwriterstage actorfilm director
    Biography

    Frances Ann O'Connor is a British-Australian actress and director. She appears in roles in the films Mansfield Park, Bedazzled, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Timeline. O'Connor won an AACTA Award for her performance in Blessed, and also earned two Golden Globe Award nominations for her performances in Madame Bovary and The Missing. In 2022, her debut feature as writer and director, Emily, was released.

  4. John Butler

    John Butler
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1975-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    musiciansingerstreet artistguitaristbanjoist
    Biography

    John Charles Wiltshire-Butler, professionally known as John Butler, is an American-Australian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is best known for his time as the eponymous frontman of the John Butler Trio, a roots and jam band that formed in Perth Fremantle, Western Australia in 1998.

All 46 notable alumni

Curtin University faculties and divisions

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

General information

Alternative names Curtin
Founded 1966
Motto Look Ever Forward

Location and contacts

Address GPO Box U1987
Perth, Western Australia, 6845
Australia
City population 2,142,000

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