Curtin University

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Curtin University
Malaysia|Established: 1999|Campuses: null in Malaysia

Why Choose Curtin University?

Australian Degree at Lower Cost

Receive the same Curtin University Australia certificate with no campus distinction while saving 60–70% on tuition and living expenses compared to studying in Perth.

Globally Recognised Rankings

Ranked #183 in QS 2026 and in the top 1% worldwide, with 5 Stars Plus rating and SETARA Tier 5 Excellence.

Industry-Focused Education

Strong links with companies like PETRONAS and Shell, plus “2025 Employers’ Choice” recognition and high graduate employability.

Top-Ranked Engineering Programs

World #2 in Mining Engineering with globally accredited degrees under the Washington Accord.

Affordable Living & Modern Campus

300-acre campus in Miri with low living costs and access to diverse culture and natural attractions.

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Rankings &
Achievements

#183
QS World Ranking 2026
#251-300
THE World Ranking 2026

Course Highlights

 

Subject Area

Route into Programme

Career Connections

Mineral & Mining Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (4 years) via Foundation/A-Level/Class XII

Mining companies, resource sector globally

Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (4 years) via Foundation/A-Level/Class XII

PETRONAS, Shell Malaysia, Murphy Oil, oil & gas sector

Earth & Marine Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Geology (3 years)

Research institutes, environmental consultancies, Sarawak Bio Valley

Geology

Bachelor of Applied Geology (3 years)

Mining exploration, environmental firms, government agencies

Civil & Structural Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction) (4 years), EAC accredited, Washington Accord

Construction firms, infrastructure projects, Sarawak mega-projects

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (4 years), EAC accredited 2025-2030

Manufacturing, automotive, engineering consultancies

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (4 years), EAC accredited 2026-2031

Electronics, telecommunications, power sector

Business & Management

Bachelor of Commerce (various majors) (3 years), Bachelor of Business Administration (3 years)

Big 4 accounting firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG), banks (Maybank, CIMB), MNCs

Accounting & Finance

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance) (3 years)

Banking sector, Big 4, financial institutions

Computing & Cyber Security

Bachelor of Computing (Software Engineering/Cyber Security) (3 years)

Tech startups, IT consulting, cybersecurity firms

Architecture & Built Environment

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (3 years)

Architectural firms, property developers, construction management

Foundation Programmes (3 Trimesters)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Foundation in Arts & Commerce

1 year

RM20,800 (₹3.87 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Foundation in Engineering & Science

1 year

RM20,800 (₹3.87 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Diploma Programmes (2 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Diploma of Commerce

2 years

RM19,900 (₹3.70 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Diploma of Media Studies

2 years

RM19,900 (₹3.70 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Diploma of Information Technology

2 years

RM19,900 (₹3.70 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Diploma in Aquaculture

2 years

RM19,900 (₹3.70 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor's Degree Programmes — Business (3 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Bachelor of Business Administration

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism & Hospitality)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) — Double Major

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance & Management) — Double Major

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Marketing) — Double Major

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Tourism/Hospitality) — Double Major

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Audit Analytics)

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor's Degree Programmes — Engineering (4 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Construction Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Engineering (Energy Engineering) Honours

4 years

RM36,300 (₹6.75 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor's Degree Programmes — Computing & Technology (3 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Bachelor of Computing (Software Engineering)

3 years

RM34,500 (₹6.42 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Computing (Cyber Security)

3 years

RM34,500 (₹6.42 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems & Networking)

3 years

RM27,200 (₹5.06 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor's Degree Programmes — Science & Built Environment (3 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)

3 years

RM36,400 (₹6.77 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety & Environment)

3 years

RM35,500 (₹6.60 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)

3 years

RM36,400 (₹6.77 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

3 years

RM33,700 (₹6.27 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Bachelor of Communications

3 years

RM27,300 (₹5.08 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Postgraduate Programmes — Coursework (1.5-2 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Master of International Business

1.5-2 years

RM47,400 total (₹8.82 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Master of Science (Project Management)

1.5-2 years

RM48,000 total (₹8.93 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Master of Public Health

1.5-2 years

RM51,600 total (₹9.60 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Graduate Certificate (Project Management/Public Health/Geospatial Intelligence)

6 months

RM16,000-20,400 (₹2.97-3.85 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Postgraduate Programmes — Research (2-4 Years)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year

Intakes

Master of Philosophy (Engineering & Science)

2 years

RM35,000 (₹6.51 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Master of Philosophy (Business)

2 years

RM32,100 (₹5.97 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

3-4 years

RM51,200 (₹9.52 lakh)

Feb, Jul

Popular Study Areas

Mineral & Mining Engineering

Mineral & Mining Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Earth & Marine Sciences

Earth & Marine Sciences

Geology

Geology

Civil & Structural Engineering

Civil & Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Business & Management

Business & Management

Accounting & Finance

Accounting & Finance

Computing & Cyber Security

Computing & Cyber Security

Architecture & Built Environment

Architecture & Built Environment

Entry Requirements

Foundation Programmes:

  • Academic: 12 years of schooling — India Class XII: 60% aggregate (CBSE/ISC) or 65% (State Boards)
  • English: IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all bands)
  • Age: 17+
  • Note: Foundation in Engineering & Science requires Mathematics and Science (Physics/Chemistry) in Class XII.

Diploma Programmes:

  • Academic: India Class XII: 60% aggregate (CBSE/ISC) or 65% (State Boards)
  • English: IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all bands)

Bachelor's Programmes:

  • Academic (Business/Communications/Humanities): India Class XII: 60-65% aggregate
  • Academic (Engineering/Science): India Class XII: 70% aggregate with Mathematics (including calculus) AND Physics OR Chemistry MANDATORY
  • Academic (Computing): India Class XII: 60% aggregate with Mathematics recommended
  • English: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in all bands) for Business/Computing; IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all bands) for Engineering/Science/Communications/Psychology

Master's & PhD Programmes:

  • Academic (Coursework): Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% aggregate OR CGPA 2.5/4.0
  • Academic (MPhil): Bachelor's with First Class Honours (CGPA ≥3.5) including research dissertation
  • Academic (PhD): Master's degree by research with thesis OR Master's by coursework (CGPA ≥3.5) with research component
  • English: IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 depending on the program.
  • Note: Research Proposal and Supervisor agreement required for MPhil and PhD.

Alternative English tests accepted:

TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, MUET.

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Scholarships at Curtin University

Curtin Malaysia scholarship

Curtin Malaysia scholarships are restricted to Malaysian citizens only. International students are NOT eligible for university-funded merit scholarships, High Achiever awards, or Malaysian Government scholarships.

Indian Education Loans

SBI, HDFC Credila, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, others. Up to ₹1-1.5 crore coverage (tuition + living costs)

Part-Time Work During Study

Work 20 hours/week during semester breaks only (NOT during regular classes). RM7-10/hour wage → RM1,000-2,000 per break period → RM3,000-5,000 annual income

PhD Research Assistantships

Case-by-case basis — negotiate with supervisor before admission. Potential RM1,500-3,000/month stipend for research/teaching duties.

Private Scholarship Portals

Buddy4Study, Scholarships.com, IEFA (International Education Financial Aid).Varies by programme — typically ₹50,000-3 lakh.

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Student Support Services

Academic

Personal tutors monitor progress, academic writing centre, study skills workshops, and 24/7 access to the Curtin Perth library network.

Careers

Career Services Office provides job portal access, employer fairs with 50+ companies, and lifetime support for graduates.

International Support

Dedicated International Student Office provides visa assistance, airport reception, and orientation programmes.

Wellbeing

Confidential counselling services, on-campus health unit, and disability support.

Campus Life

50+ student clubs, Curtin Volunteers community service organization, and diverse cultural societies.

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