Rankings
How every major ranking places Curtin University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 10 | $32,307 | See → |
| Business & management | 8 | $29,362 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 6 | $28,249 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $26,468 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $28,595 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $27,924 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $26,468 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $31,882 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $32,234 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $31,235 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $28,712 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $27,438 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $31,783 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Curtin University
The job market for Curtin University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at Curtin University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,816 a year; half of Curtin University's master's courses with a published fee cost between $27,384 and $32,139. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $32,307, humanities & languages $26,468.
How is Curtin University ranked?
Curtin University is ranked #183 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #28 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#5) and Geology (#37).
What IELTS score does Curtin University need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (15 of the 51 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many master's courses does Curtin University offer?
55 master's courses across 13 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (10), business & management (8) and computer science & data technology (6).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Curtin University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.