Curtin University of Malaysia

Member since 12/08/2026

Curtin University Malaysia is the largest international campus of Curtin University, Western Australia. Established in 1999 in Miri, Sarawak, it was the first foreign university campus established on the island of Borneo.

Key Highlights

Australian Qualifications at Local Rates: Operating under a “One Curtin” model, the university awards identical Australian degree qualifications as the Perth campus. Students can also participate in exchange or transfer programs to Curtin campuses in Australia, Singapore, Dubai, or Mauritius.
FTES Participating Campus: Approved undergraduate programs—spanning STEM, business, construction management, and health sciences—qualify eligible Sarawakian students for 100% tuition coverage under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES).
1,200-Acre Garden Campus: Situated in Lutong, Miri, the expansive 1,200-acre campus features modern research facilities, dynamic student hubs, and state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.
Academic Specializations: Offers foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs accredited by professional bodies (such as Board of Engineers Malaysia, Engineers Australia, and CPA Australia) across four key areas:
- Engineering & Science
- Business & Commerce
- Humanities & Health Sciences
- Pre-U & Continuing Education
Global Community: Hosts over 2,500 students from more than 50 countries, offering an international learning environment in Sarawak’s vibrant northern hub.