Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.When the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) began teaching students in 1967, it drew on a rich history of technical education in Western Australia to offer industry-focused higher education courses to a booming post-war population.
Curtin's education and research programs in the earth and geosciences are highly renowned worldwide. In the field of mineral and mining engineering, the University holds the top 50 rankings in geophysics, geology, petroleum engineering, Earth and marine science, and ranks first in Australia and second globally.