Curtin University: Statistics

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#355 of 14,131 In the World
#17 of 59 In Oceania
#15 of 40 In Australia
#24 of 2,954 For Petrology and Geochemistry
Top100 For 10 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 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.

Publications
77,836
Citations
2,344,150

Curtin University majors

by publication & citation count

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
Metallurgical Engineering
8,860 / 370,429
Management
8,474 / 242,993
Linguistics
8,112 / 186,294
Nursing
8,064 / 235,519
Optical Engineering
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

Year Publications Citations
1993 237 657
1994 255 853
1995 289 1142
1996 361 1425
1997 441 1559
1998 477 2115
1999 506 2396
2000 563 3299
2001 644 4051
2002 933 5431
2003 862 6934
2004 814 8569
2005 1011 10536
2006 1213 13731
2007 1247 16232
2008 1612 19368
2009 1826 23751
2010 2310 29933
2011 2635 37686
2012 2711 45578
2013 3236 56852
2014 3670 67458
2015 4001 76239
2016 4459 90019
2017 4665 108299
2018 4678 129408
2019 4810 158597
2020 5091 202564
2021 5204 236827
2022 4905 242720
2023 4800 260878
2024 4013 265979
2025 3040 246889
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. Judy Davis

    Judy Davis
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1955-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    film actoractorstage actor
    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". She is the most rewarded recipient of the AACTA Award with nine wins and has received numerous other accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and an Laurence Olivier Award.

  2. Frances O'Connor

    Frances O'Connor
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1967-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    screenwriterstage actorfilm directorfilm actor
    Biography

    Frances Ann O'Connor is an Australian actress. She appears in roles in the films Mansfield Park, Bedazzled, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Timeline. In television, she had main roles in Shark Bay, Mr Selfridge, Cleverman, Troy: Fall of a City, and The End, and had a recurring role in Wednesday. 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.

  3. John Butler

    John Butler
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1975-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    singerstreet artistguitaristbanjoistsongwriter
    Biography

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

  4. Carrie Bickmore

    Carrie Bickmore
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1980-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    television presenterradio personalityjournalist
    Biography

    Carrie Bickmore is an Australian radio presenter, comedian, philanthropist and former television presenter. She currently co-hosts the national drive radio show on the Hit Network, Carrie & Tommy, from 3–6pm weeknights alongside Tommy Little. She was previously a co-host on Network 10's talk show The Project from 2009–2022.

All 44 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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