Curtin University Malaysia

Institution Overview

About the institution

Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the first offshore campus and largest international campus of Curtin University, Western Australia (Curtin Perth), an Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020. It is also the first foreign university campus to be established in East Malaysia in 1999.

Like its Australian parent, Curtin Malaysia has a very global focus with close to 4000 students from over 50 countries. Highly-qualified teaching staff from some 15 countries further strengthen its international outlook.

In addition, students are offered flexibility in completing their degrees, in which they can study part of their degrees at Curtin’s main campus in Perth or at its other branch campuses in Singapore, Mauritius and Dubai.

The major difference between pursuing a Curtin degree in Perth or in Miri is one of cost. Completing a Curtin degree at Curtin Malaysia is currently around a third the cost of completing exactly the same degree in Australia - an option that is certainly worth considering.

Academic Strength

Since its establishment in 1999, Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Engineering and Science has experienced exponential growth in its enrolment of courses under its Bachelor of Engineering programme. While its flagship chemical, civil and construction, mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering courses continue to attract greater numbers of students, newer niche courses in petroleum engineering and environmental engineering are also seeing a growing demand. Recently, Curtin Malaysia has introduced

Meanwhile, its Faculty of Business joined the world’s elite business institutions following approval of accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) of its parent Curtin Business School (CBS) at Curtin University last year. It is the first university in East Malaysia and one of only 14 in ASEAN that is AACSB accredited.

Having AACSB accreditation adds value to the Curtin qualifications that students earn at the Faculty and opens doors for more international collaboration.

Programme Outline

Foundation

Foundation in Commerce
Foundation in Engineering and Science
Foundation in Arts (Media)

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce
- Accounting
- Finance
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Accounting and Finance
- Banking and Finance
- Finance and Management
- Finance and Marketing
- Management and Marketing
- Management and Human Resources Management
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Public Relations and Management
- Tourism, Hospitality and Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.)
- Chemical
- Civil and Construction
- Electrical and Electronic
- Environmental
- Mechanical
- Petroleum
Bachelor of Science
- Applied Geology
- Psychological Science
- Health, Safety and Environment
Bachelor of Computing
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Science
- Construction Management
- Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
- Computer Systems and Networking

Postgraduate

Master of Policy Sciences
Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Project Management
- Master of Science (Project Management)
Public Health
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- Master Public Health
Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Master of Science (Sustainable Aquaculture)
Master of International Business
Master of Petroleum Engineering
Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Geology
- Petroleum Engineering
Master of Philosophy (Business)
- Accounting
- Economics and Finance
- Management
Master of Philosophy (Humanities)
- Media, Culture & Creative Arts
Doctor of Philosophy
- Engineering & Science
- Business
- Humanities

Academic Resources and Facilities

Since its establishment in 1999, Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Engineering and Science has experienced exponential growth in enrolments for courses under its Bachelor of Engineering programme. While its flagship chemical, civil and construction, computer systems, electrical power, electronic and communication, mechanical and mechatronic engineering courses continue to attract greater numbers of students, newer niche courses in petroleum engineering and environmental engineering are also seeing growing demand.

Having AACSB accreditation adds value to the Curtin qualifications that students earn at the Faculty and opens doors for more international collaboration.

The Student Experience

Curtin Malaysia continues to create new learning spaces equipped with the latest technological advances in teaching and learning such as distributed learning technology to support active student learning. These new facilities complement an already extensive list of campus facilities, including a modern library, state-of-the-art laboratories, computer labs and learning spaces, food and retail outlets, health centre, secure student housing and a range of sports and recreational facilities.

Aiming to produce graduates of the highest calibre, Curtin Malaysia encourages student learning and development beyond the classroom by providing students a variety of leadership roles through various student clubs and student development programmes. In addition, its partnerships and strong links with government, industry and community further enrich the learning experience of students and ensure their skills and expertise are aligned with the changing demands of today’s world.

Recognition and Accreditation

In 2015, four final-year chemical engineering students won the 2015 APAC-EMEA (Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa) Honeywell UniSim Design Challenge award. Curtin Malaysia students also excelled in the 2014 challenge, topping the Asia-Pacific region, a first for a Malaysian team and group entry.
In 2015, petroleum engineering students Lim Kean Chuan, Teh Ean Nee and Lee Yong Ler won the 2015 Scomi Mud Innovation Challenge, beating teams from the UK, Philippines, Cambodia and Indonesia.
In 2016, Eleanor Wong Shi Ee, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) graduate was among 11 Malaysian graduates who were conferred the prestigious Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) ‘Excellence Award for Best Accounting Graduate 2015’.
In 2016, Basil Andy Lease, an Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE) graduate of Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) was recently awarded a Best Final Year Project Award by the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Malaysia Chapter.
In 2016, For the third year in a row, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has conferred its international award upon its student chapter at Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak)
In 2016, Reimara Valk, a senior lecturer in human resource management at Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) was presented the Motofusa Murayama Best Research Paper Award at the recent 33rd Pan-Pacific Conference held in Miri.
In 2017, Chai Su Ling, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) graduate of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), was among 10 graduates from universities in Malaysia conferred the prestigious Malaysia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) Excellence Award for Best Accounting Graduate 2016 recently.
In 2017, PhD student Lee Mok Siang of Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) did his varsity proud by winning a Young Researcher Award at the recent International Conference on Innovative Research in Science, Technology and Management (ICIRSTM 2017) held at National University Singapore (NUS).
In 2017, Associate Professor Pauline Ho, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business at Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), recently received a 2017 Golden Globe Tigers Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education
In 2017, The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch of Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) bested over 20 other Malaysian IEEE student branches to win the IEEE Outstanding Student Branch Award 2016 at the recent annual general meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Malaysia Section held in Shah Alam recently.

Engineering courses are accredited by relevant professional bodies such as the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Engineers Australia (EA), Institution of Chemical Engineers UK, Australian Computer Society (ACS), Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and Geological Society of Australia.

Meanwhile, Curtin’s Faculty of Business is proud to be counted among the world’s elite business institutions through its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is the global standard in quality for academic and professional excellence and only the top five per cent of business schools in the world are accredited. Curtin Malaysia is the first university in East Malaysia to attain AACSB accreditation. Only three Malaysian universities are currently AACSB accredited and two other foreign branch campuses are also part of AACSB accredited institutions. In the 10 ASEAN states, only 14 universities are AACSB accredited.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Curtin Malaysia (CM) Scholarships (Degree)
Dean’s Scholarships
Western Australia Government Scholarships (WA Premier’s Scholarships)
Daiken and STA Scholarships
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarships
Sabah Government Scholarships (Degree)
Tunas Potensi (PENERAJU Scholarships)
Yayasan Sarawak Tun Taib Scholarships
Yayasan Sarawak Bursary Scheme
Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council (MREPC) Scholarship Awards
Pro Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
Yayasan Sarawak Loan
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Loan
Social Security Organisation • Full-time enrolled Sarawakian students (SOCSO) Education Loan
EPF Withdrawal Scheme For Education