Facts and figures
History
Curtin was established in 1966 as the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT). It gained university status and was renamed Curtin University of Technology in 1987.
John Curtin, from whom the University takes its name, is widely considered to be one of the country's greatest leaders. He was Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945, when he died in office.
Faculties
- Centre for Aboriginal Studies;
- Curtin Business School;
- Health Sciences;
- Humanities;
- Science and Engineering.
Students
- Curtin had 42,252 students in 2008.
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* Statistics taken from Curtin University Overview Statistics 2008
Locations
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| Location | Focus |
|---|---|
| Bentley, WA | Majority of Curtin courses offered |
| Kalgoorlie, WA | Mining education |
| Malaysia | Identical to courses delivered at Bentley |
| Margaret River, WA | Viticulture and oenology |
| Northam, WA | Agribusiness, biosciences, environmental biology |
| Perth, WA | Postgraduate business courses |
| Shenton Park, WA | Four health research institutes |
| Sydney, NSW | Courses from the field of business |
| Albany, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Armadale, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Esperance, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Geraldton, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Karratha, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Midland, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Port Hedland, WA | Click here to view courses offered |
| Singapore | Click here to view courses offered |
| Offshore partners | Click here to view courses offered |
Teaching
At Curtin, excellent learning and teaching is founded on and aspires to:
- Student learning through an outcomes-focused approach;
- Flexibility and innovation;
- Creative and appropriate applications of technology;
- Appreciation of cultural diversity; and
- Research-based pedagogical practices.
To compete and excel in the increasingly dynamic higher education sector, Curtin has implemented the Curriculum 2010 project - a three-year program to revitalise the University's academic offerings.
Research
Our research activities are concentrated around four areas of expertise:�
- Resources and energy
- ICT and emerging technologies
- Health
- Sustainable development
Partnerships
Our partnerships with industry and government promise:
- enhanced research capability from which Curtin and its partners can benefit;
- increased access to resources, learning and knowledge;
- more competitive offerings to students and external clients.
Curtin currently participates in 16 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC); 13 as a Core Partner and three as a Supporting Participant.
Curtin has been involved in several CSIRO national Research Flagships, including Wealth from the Oceans, Water for a Healthy Country, Light Metals, Energy Transformed, and Food Futures Flagship. The national Research Flagships are large-scale, multidisciplinary research partnerships that harness world-class expertise to tackle national research priorities.
Scholarships
In 2007, Curtin awarded more than 300 scholarships, amounting to approximately $2 million.
Exchange
- Curtin has over 90 exchange partnerships with universities in more than 20 countries.
Transport
- The Curtin bus terminal has the second-highest usage of any terminal in Perth, with more than 500 buses stopping each weekday during semester. Learn more about transport to Curtin.
- Curtin provides a 24-hour airport reception service for international students arriving in Perth.
Then and now: a comparison
1967 1987 2007 Student numbers 3,000 13,000 41,000 Staff numbers 254 1,603 2,890 Campuses 1 5 9 Awards Associateship
Postgraduate
DiplomaAssociate Diploma
Diploma
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Diploma
Master Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma
Master Degree
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
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