Before Applying to Curtin University, Malaysia

Why Study at Curtin University, Malaysia

• Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the Asian branch of Curtin University, an Australian university ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2016.
• The Curtin campus is located in Miri, Sarawak, and boasts a 1,200-acre campus peppered with modern facilities.
• Curtin Malaysia's courses are identical to those at other Curtin campuses, and Curtin degrees earned are conferred directly by Curtin University.
• Curtin Malaysia students enjoy an undifferentiated learning experience and student support mechanisms, such as online study resources and distributed learning between campuses.
• Curtin Malaysia has a global focus with over 4,000 students from more than 45 countries and highly qualified teaching staff from some 15 countries.
• Curtin Malaysia students enjoy flexibility in completing their degrees. They can spend a semester or more at Curtin’s main campus in Perth or its Singapore campus.
• Curtin Malaysia offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering and related sciences, business and humanities, as well as pre-university courses that lead directly to undergraduate studies.
• Curtin courses benefit from the input of industry partners and the campus location in the industrial hub of Sarawak, giving students invaluable industry exposure.

Internal Scholarships Provided by Curtin University, Malaysia

Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship (Malaysian student), refer to 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

Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Commerce, 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.