Curtin University

Curtin University is the largest research university in Australia. It is a public higher educational institution, founded in 1987 in the city of Perth. The University of Curtin has a wide range of different programs and is known all over the world, and the diplomas of the university are recognized all over the world.

Despite the relatively short run, the university is already proud of the multitude of scientific developments that brought international fame to the university. Here are some of them:

• A lot of discoveries and scientific works were done in such areas as biotechnology, medicine, astronomy, economics.
• Scientific researchers of the institution have identified one of the causes of genetic mutations. In their opinion, the reason is natural radioactivity.
• It was developed a mobile application, with which you can monitor the asteroids.
• Scientists at Curtin University have found that the first mass extinction of living things occurred because of the eruption of the volcano 510 million years ago.
• Astronomers of the University conducted space research and discovered a small black hole with an incredible absorbing force.
• Here, the MWA telescope was developed, capable of capturing the presence of solar storms and predicting their influence on the Earth.
• Also there was created a gadget that helps blind and poor people to understand documents by new methods of processing information.
• University scientists have developed supercomputers used in various fields.

At the moment, the University of Curtin is ranked 11th in the top universities in the country. In the international rating is at 240 positions. A high indicator of the quality of teaching provides graduates with an increased interest from prestigious companies. Most of the teachers here are well-known professors and scientists, as well as highly qualified foreign specialists.

Outstanding graduates

Among graduates, a large percentage are celebrities. Among them are scientists, Nobel laureates, politicians, businessmen, actors. For example:

• John Butler (singer, producer);
• Martin Dudjamas (teacher, computer scientist);
• Tim Winton (writer of novels, children's books, popular science books and short stories);
• Carrie Bikmour (TV and radio presenter, journalist, laureate of the "Logie Award" award);
• Michael Cash (politician);
• Ben Templepit (Australian artist);
• Francis O'Connor (actress);
• Jessica de Gau (Australian actress, screenwriter);
• Natalie Anne Barr (journalist, presenter);
• Natalia Cooper (reporter, presenter);
• Judith Mary Lucy (comedian, radio, television and film actress);
• Tracey Ryan (poet, writer);
• Elissa Down (Australian director);
• Judy Davis (actress, winner of the Emmy Awards, BAFTA and Golden Globe);
• John Richard Worcesfield (football player, coach);
• Dyckr Cade Montgomery-Harvey (Australian film actor).

Most teachers are well-known professors, foreign specialists, scientists.

The main campus is territorially located in the picturesque city of Perth, the rest - in Sydney, Singapore and Sarawak. Students have the opportunity to study in different campuses. This facilitates familiarization with the economy and culture of countries. In the possession of the university includes:

• computer classes;
• a rich library;
• cafes and canteens;
• Fitness Centre;
• sport Club;
• grounds for playing football, volleyball, cricket, basketball;
• research centers.

The structure of the educational institution includes the Language Center. With the help of it you can tighten the knowledge of the language. Foreign citizens are offered a hostel.

The University is a member of such associations as:

• Universities Australia;
• Australian Technology Network;
• Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning;
• Open Universities Australia.

Such cooperation allows students to participate in various grants and pass education in prestigious organizations.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 AUD
• Registration fee (for accommodation) 150 AUD
• Medical insurance 609 AUD

To enroll you will need to provide a school certificate and a certificate of language proficiency. Also it is necessary to pass the entrance exam. Not only local residents, but also foreign citizens, can apply for a place. About 50% of applicants are enrolled. There are no gender restrictions.

Features of education

The university has more than 25,000 students and 1800 teachers. The share of foreign citizens is about 21% of the total. The tuition fee is about 27000 USD / year. The University of Curtin offers financial assistance to its students. Education here can be held not only internally, but also remotely. The institution cooperates with many international institutions and supports a program for student exchange.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision