Curtin University prides itself on being recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in education and research.

International rankings

Curtin is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the highly regardedAcademic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). In 2014, Curtin’s position increased by more than 100 places to equal 303rd in the world and equal 10th in Australia, which was the biggest increase of any Australian university.

Curtin also climbed to 360th in the world and 9th in Australia in the latestUniversity Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), and is positioned at 453rd in the world and 13th in Australia in the National Taiwan University Ranking (NTU).

As these three rankings are driven largely by research performance, the results can be attributed to our innovative research that aims to solve real world problems.

In addition, Curtin ranks 331st in the QS World University Ranking (QSWUR)and 397th in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THEWUR). The University is also equal 10th in the THEWUR: 100 Most International Universities in the World ranking.

In a review of young institutions under 50 years, Curtin was placed 40th and 82nd globally in the QSWUR: Top 50 Under 50and THEWUR: 100 Under 50.

In the QSWUR by Subject, Curtin has two subjects featured in the world’s top 50 – education in 37^th place and earth and marine sciences in 40^th place – with 14 other subjects ranked in the top 200 worldwide.

Curtin was also awarded five stars overall in the 2015 QS Stars University Ratings.

Australian reputation

In The Good Universities Guide 2015, Curtin was awarded five stars for graduate starting salary for undergraduates and four stars for student demand, research intensivity, research grants and student-staff ratio. Curtin is a member of the Australian Technology Network, an alliance of five of the most innovative and enterprising universities in Australia.

Research strength

Curtin is one of the institutions involved in the project to create the world’s largest telescope, the Square Kilometre Array. The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, a joint venture between Curtin University and The University of Western Australia, is directly involved with the components of the SKA located at the Murchison Widefield Array in Australia’s midwest.

Curtin is also becoming increasingly recognised for its strength in marine research, with more than 90 active researchers across a broad range of disciplines contributing to our overall capability.

Curtin’s research partners include CSIRO, the Cancer Foundation, the Health Department of Western Australia, Woodside and the Water Corporation.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering’s industry partners include BHP Billiton, Alcoa, Western Power, Clough Engineering and Calibre.

Curtin also is a proud member of Chevron’s University Partnership Program.

Curtin Business School’s advisory board includes 60 industry leaders from prominent Australian and international companies and government departments.