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 |
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Popular Study Areas
Mineral & Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Earth & Marine Sciences
Geology
Civil & Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Business & Management
Accounting & Finance
Computing & Cyber Security
Architecture & Built Environment
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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 scholarships are restricted to Malaysian citizens only. International students are NOT eligible for university-funded merit scholarships, High Achiever awards, or Malaysian Government scholarships.
SBI, HDFC Credila, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, others. Up to ₹1-1.5 crore coverage (tuition + living costs)
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
Case-by-case basis — negotiate with supervisor before admission. Potential RM1,500-3,000/month stipend for research/teaching duties.
Buddy4Study, Scholarships.com, IEFA (International Education Financial Aid).Varies by programme — typically ₹50,000-3 lakh.
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Student Support Services
Personal tutors monitor progress, academic writing centre, study skills workshops, and 24/7 access to the Curtin Perth library network.
Career Services Office provides job portal access, employer fairs with 50+ companies, and lifetime support for graduates.
Dedicated International Student Office provides visa assistance, airport reception, and orientation programmes.
Confidential counselling services, on-campus health unit, and disability support.
50+ student clubs, Curtin Volunteers community service organization, and diverse cultural societies.
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