Curtin University Dubai is the highest-ranked Australian university in the region, and part of a global network consistently placed in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025). With a legacy of high-impact research, strong industry partnerships, and a forward-looking approach to learning, Curtin delivers an educational experience recognised both globally and locally.
Located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the Curtin Dubai campus is undergoing a 50% expansion, unveiling a new wing that redefines learning environments in the UAE. Phase 1 will feature a 3,600 sq ft collaborative lecture theatre, the Curtin Dubai café, student learning pods, lounges and study spaces, a mental health and wellbeing hub, high-spec computing facilities, and engineering labs. Phase 2 will introduce an industrial-style Design Studio and a Future Technologies Centre focused on AI, robotics, and sustainability.
Home to students from more than 90 nationalities, Curtin Dubai reflects the cultural richness of the city itself. It is a community where diversity fuels creativity, collaboration, and new ideas—preparing graduates as global citizens ready to thrive anywhere in the world.
Students can pursue a wide selection of undergraduate programs in business, information technology, engineering, arts, psychology, and more. Postgraduate offerings are designed for the modern economy, with the Master of Artificial Intelligence and Master of Cyber Security among the most in-demand. Research pathways leading to PhD programs are also available, with eligible candidates benefiting from fully funded scholarships and studentships.
Industry engagement is one of Curtin Dubai’s defining strengths. Through the Careers Hub, students gain access to internships, mentorship, and employability workshops, contributing to a graduate placement rate of 95%. The university also champions Women in STEM, offering scholarships, mentorship, and networks that empower female students to lead in engineering, technology, and science.
Curtin Dubai strengthens its reputation through initiatives such as the Executive Roundtable Series, a platform where academics, thought leaders, and future changemakers exchange ideas and shape solutions for tomorrow. The university also collaborates with pioneering organisations in technology, space, sustainability, and more—ensuring students are connected to innovation at the highest level.
Entrepreneurship is nurtured through the Curtin Dubai Innovation Hub, which equips students to turn ideas into ventures. Participants benefit from mentorship, resources, and access to funding while gaining the confidence to take their innovations to market. The Hub reflects Curtin’s vision of preparing students not only for successful careers but also for meaningful impact in industries and communities.
To learn more about programs, upcoming intakes, or enrolment details, contact admissions@curtindubai.ac.ae or call 800CURTIN.
