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🇦🇺 Perth, Australia · Public
Curtin University Fees for Indian Students
Curtin (Perth) is known for Perth's largest university, strong in engineering and mining. Below: tuition, living costs in Perth, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹91 lakh – ₹1.03 crore
- Tuition AUD 36,000 – AUD 44,000 a year
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Typical loan ₹63 lakh – ₹92 lakh
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How much does Curtin cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at Curtin University costs about ₹91 lakh – ₹1.03 crore in total for an Indian student: tuition of AUD 36,000 – AUD 44,000 a year, living costs of about AUD 30,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹3.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹63 lakh – ₹92 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: Curtin University — official website · Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)
Curtin at a glance
- Location
- Perth, WA, Australia
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Perth's largest university, strong in engineering and mining
- Tuition (international)
- AUD 36,000 – AUD 44,000 a year
- Living costs used
- AUD 30,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹91 lakh – ₹1.03 crore
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- Work during study
- 48 hours per fortnight during study periods
- After graduation
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
- Official website
- curtin.edu.au
Fee breakdown
Curtin cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at AUD 1 ≈ ₹66. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
Popular programs
Programs Indian students choose at Curtin
Master's in Data Science
A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.
Master's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
An Electrical/Electronics master's covers power systems, VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing and communications.
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
A Mechanical Engineering master's builds advanced skills in design, thermal-fluids, manufacturing, robotics and simulation.
Master's in Civil Engineering
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management.
Master's in Business Analytics
Business Analytics sits between data science and management — you learn analytics tools and apply them to marketing, finance, operations and strategy.
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Curtin vs similar universities in Australia
The 6 closest by total cost; 3 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Perth
Mining and energy capital with a tight rental market. A room in shared housing usually costs AUD 1,100 – AUD 1,600 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is AUD 25,300 – AUD 31,300.
For the cost table we use AUD 30,000 a year — planning figure close to the Home Affairs living-cost amount. During your studies you can work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
The student visa assesses the Genuine Student requirement and needs OSHC health cover for the whole stay.
Funding
How Indian students fund Curtin
Typical loan: ₹63 lakh – ₹92 lakh. EMIs on a ₹77 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Curtin for the February 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Curtin and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Curtin's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹63 lakh – ₹92 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa: receive the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is AUD 36,000 – AUD 44,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹91 lakh – ₹1.03 crore.
At AUD 1 ≈ ₹66, a year's tuition is about ₹24 lakh – ₹29 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 3 cost more. Curtin's tuition is above the middle of our Australia list.
Yes, within visa rules: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹63 lakh – ₹92 lakh.
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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