Curtin University: Statistics

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#355 of 14,131 In the World
#16 of 59 In Oceania
#14 of 40 In Australia
#26 of 2,713 For Petrology and Geochemistry
Top100 For 12 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 65,977 scientific papers published and 1,551,961 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
65,977
Citations
1,551,961

Curtin University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
35,429 / 1,018,772
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
34,532 / 718,120
Environmental Science
33,586 / 874,712
Engineering
33,159 / 838,788
Physics
30,965 / 839,008
Chemistry
28,600 / 867,651
Computer Science
27,081 / 572,317
Medicine
26,719 / 627,697
Geology
20,484 / 567,447
Quantum and Particle physics
19,898 / 525,214
Political Science
19,381 / 379,377
Psychology
19,272 / 415,424
Law
18,612 / 373,694
Geography and Cartography
17,743 / 410,121
Mathematics
17,075 / 357,849
Sociology
16,955 / 342,612
Business
15,914 / 299,645
Materials Science
15,157 / 457,855
Organic Chemistry
14,526 / 475,937
Philosophy
14,174 / 276,009
Ecology
13,797 / 376,296
Statistics
13,330 / 290,092
Pathology
12,804 / 323,203
Paleontology
12,778 / 381,133
Biochemistry
12,422 / 405,883
Economics
11,274 / 201,897
History
11,195 / 247,874
Archaeology
10,367 / 238,746
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,010 / 196,363
Genetics
10,008 / 264,703
Psychiatry
9,960 / 227,163
Public Health
8,074 / 195,866
Metallurgical Engineering
8,055 / 262,321
Management
7,837 / 159,905
Linguistics
7,126 / 121,395
Nursing
7,121 / 147,469
Optical Engineering
6,954 / 168,911
Machine Learning
6,646 / 144,288
Social Psychology
6,544 / 149,205
Demography
6,381 / 153,328

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 149 275
1992 184 426
1993 226 511
1994 244 705
1995 271 949
1996 328 1202
1997 404 1302
1998 442 1793
1999 477 2065
2000 526 2748
2001 600 3480
2002 856 4461
2003 778 5709
2004 760 6952
2005 952 8688
2006 1073 11029
2007 1144 13313
2008 1460 15759
2009 1663 19688
2010 2073 24675
2011 2338 30158
2012 2515 37678
2013 2887 46712
2014 3237 55732
2015 3602 63570
2016 4184 73416
2017 4434 85958
2018 4400 104071
2019 4606 129175
2020 4679 161509
2021 4841 191216
2022 4488 205747
2023 4359 212355
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 36)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision 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, 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 69)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actorstage 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". Davis has received numerous accolades, including nine AACTA Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two BAFTA 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 57)
    Occupations
    film directorstage actorscreenwriterfilm actor
    Biography

    Frances Ann O'Connor is a English–born Australian actress and director. She is best known for her 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 49)
    Occupations
    guitariststreet artistsingermusiciansongwriter
    Biography

    John Charles Wiltshire-Butler, professionally known as John Butler, is an American-Australian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is the front man for the John Butler Trio, a roots and jam band that formed in Fremantle, Western Australia, in 1998.

All 45 notable alumni

Curtin University faculties and divisions

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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