Before Applying to Curtin University, Malaysia

Why Study at Curtin University, Malaysia

• Ranked Top 1% Worldwide
  • Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the Malaysian branch of Curtin University, an Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2017.
• World Recognised Degree
  • The certificates are awarded from the main campus, Curtin University in Perth, Australia. They are exactly the same as those in the main campus.
• Accreditation and Recognition
  • The courses are globally recognized. The engineering courses are accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia, Engineers Australia and Washington Accord. Curtin Malaysia is the first university is East Malaysia accredited by AACSB for its business programs. The university also retained ‘Tier 5’ or ‘Excellent’ rating under the SETARA Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions since 2009.
• Affordability
  • Fees are only one-third of the main campus for equivalent courses and lower cost of living compared to Australia and other countries.
• Flexible Transfer Options
  • The university shares the same academic calendar, course structure and curriculum for each degree program with the main campus. This enables students to transfer to other Curtin campuses in Australia, Singapore or Dubai during any semester of the study.
• Campus Environment
  • Being the world’s largest Australian international campus, the 1200 acres garden campus is equipped with innovative learning spaces and technologies.
• Diversity
  • With over 50 different nationalities represented on the campus, you can be sure that you’ll have the opportunity to study in a multicultural and inclusive environment that gives you a sense of belonging. When you enrol, you’ll become part of the Curtin family of over 51 000 students spread across Australia and South East Asia; and when you graduate you’ll form part of an alumni network that stretches across the globe.

Internal Scholarships Provided by Curtin University, Malaysia

Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship, please refer to the website here for the details.

What You Should Know About Curtin University, Malaysia

Student Accommodation

Curtin University, Malaysia provides on- and off-campus accommodation. The on-campus accommodation is known as Lakeside Apartment I and Lakeside Apartment II. There are some off-campus accommodation options are Curtin Villa and Curtin Water 2. Students can choose to stay in private accommodation after their first year of study. There are various private housing areas near the campus. If students would like to know more about recommendations, they can get assistance from the housing office.

Transportation

There are free shuttle bus services provided for transport from the accommodation to the campus. Public buses and Grab are available around the university. Students may take a taxi or a Grab to the university from airport upon arrival.

Student Parking

The parking space provided in the university is free of charge. Monthly parking at Curtin’s housing area at Curtin Villa is RM25, and RM20 at Curtin Water 2. Miri is Sarawak’s largest city and it is located along the beach. Students tend to hang out at the beaches during the weekends. The famous Niah National Park is also only a 2-hour drive from the campus. There are also shopping malls with restaurants and clothes stores as well as entertainment centres including bowling, archery, a cinema and karaoke. Apart from that, Miri is also famous for diving.

Security

There is 24-hour surveillance on the campus and all Curtin housing areas. Students can only access to their accommodation with key card. Visitors who enter to the university are required to get permission from the security too.

Education at Curtin University, Malaysia

Most Popular Courses

Foundation in Engineering and Science, Foundation in Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Marketing), Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (Civil and Construction Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Hons.) (Applied Geology)

Applying to Curtin University, Malaysia with SPM Trial Results

Yes, they can apply with their SPM trial result with the condition that their actual SPM result is meeting the entry requirement.

General Education Subjects (MPU)

The MPU subjects required by students are as follows: Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia; Hubungan Etnik; Leadership & Digital Entrepreneurship; Human Rights; Team Leadership and Community Service; National Language (only for those who did not get credit for BM at SPM level). Students must take only one MPU subject per semester (up to 5 or 6 semesters altogether).

Graduation Details

Graduation ceremonies are held once a year in April. Two complementary tickets are given to each graduate. The graduate only needs to pay for the rental of regalia at RM200.