Curtin University Ranking

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  Ranked 189 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (and \#183 in the 2026 edition), placing Curtin in the top 1% of universities globally.
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  4 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, reflecting the strength of the WA School of Mines.
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  Ranked in the world top 50 for Geology, Geophysics, and Earth and Marine Sciences (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026).
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  In the 251–300 band globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
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  95% of Curtin's research areas were assessed "at or above world-class level" in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) national assessment.
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  The highest graduate employer-satisfaction level of any Australian university, and WA's 1 public university for undergraduate full-time employment outcomes.
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  A member of the Australian Technology Network, leading Australia's first "Trailblazer" program in resources technology and critical minerals.
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  Ranked \#1 in Western Australia and in the national top 10 for Architecture and Built Environment (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026).

Curtin University Ranking By Subject

Curtin's strongest results are in resources, earth sciences and applied disciplines, reflecting its industry links and the WA School of Mines. Recent QS and THE subject placements:

Course	Source	Latest Ranking (2026)
Mineral & Mining Engineering	QS	4 in the world
Earth & Marine Sciences / Geology & Geophysics	QS	Global top 50
Petroleum Engineering	QS	32 in the world
Architecture & Built Environment	QS	1 in WA; national top 10
Nursing	QS	12 in Australia
Psychology	THE	10 in Australia
Business & Management Studies	QS	Global 201–250 band
MBA (Oceania)	QS	13 in Oceania
Computer Science & Information Systems	QS	Global 401–450 band
Medicine	THE	Global 251–300 band