Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Total Students
National Ranking
In 1987 Curtin University of Technology became Western Australia’s third university and Australia’s first university of technology. Curtin made the transition from the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) to a university with the passing of an Act of Parliament in December 1986, accepting its first students as a university in 1987.
The Curtin name was taken from the influential and widely revered former Prime Minister of Australia, John Curtin. Remembered as a true statesman, Curtin held office during World War II from 1941-1945, when he died in office only six weeks before the Japanese surrender.
He led Australia through some of its darkest years with resolute tenacity and will be remembered by Australians, regardless of their political leanings, as one of the country’s greatest leaders.
Now, more than 50 years after his death, Curtin University still strives to honour John Curtin’s values of vision, leadership and community service. We believe our innovative curriculum, world-class research and dedication to community service embrace John Curtin’s values.
Curtin’s home campus is located in Perth, Australia where they make sure to pay respect to the indigenous members of their community by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which the Perth campus is located, the Wadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation; and on their Kalgoorlie campus, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields.
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with more than 58,000 students, of which 15,000 are international students.
The Dubai campus, which is revered as one of the most prestigious Australian universities in UAE, is located in the Dubai International Academic City.
The University’s main campus is in Perth, Western Australia with other campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius and Dubai. Curtin also has partnerships in a number of other global locations.
Curtin University prides itself on being recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in education and research.
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021.
The AACSB accreditation is awarded to top business schools that meet the strict standards of quality academic and professional excellence and is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognised form of academic accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
The global Curtin community consists of over 230,000 graduates from across 160 countries around the world, as well as Curtin current and former staff members, donors and more. No matter your relationship with Curtin, you are a part of our community and we are excited to share your journey with you.
Study options at any of our global campuses at Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius or Dubai. Our teaching is delivered to a high standard across all our locations. Our campuses in Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius and Singapore are viewed as equally important, and we try to emphasise connections and collaborations as much as possible in our daily practices.
Our courses have been awarded with International professional recognitions across various industries from Information Technology, Business and Media to Mining and Engineering.
In a global review of young institutions under 50 years, Curtin was placed 21st globally and 4th nationally in the QSWUR: Top 50 Under 50. The University is also placed 55th in the world and 9th nationally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) Young University Rankings 2019.
In the QSWUR by Subject, Curtin has 15 subjects ranked in the top 200 worldwide.
THE Ranking::
251
QS Ranking::
194
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
28397 AED /year
Average Annual UG Fee:
89250 AED
Average Annual PG Fee:
91350 AED
Application Fee:
N/A