A global university Perth | Kalgoorlie | Dubai | Malaysia | Singapore Curtin University A global university Perth | Kalgoorlie | Dubai | Malaysia | Singapore

50 Years of Innovation 1967-2017 The Western Australian Institute of Technology opened in 1967 with 2,811 students and 250 staff. University status was achieved in 1987. Innovation, engagement and inclusion have always been key to our vision and ethos. Curtin is now ranked in the top 1% of universities internationally. We have 215,000 alumni in 155 countries.

A Global University

Curtin Today Approx. 58,000 students 30% of students are international 9th largest university in Australia Approx. 4,240 equivalent full-time staff; largest single-site employer in WA Destination of choice for WA university applicants with 51% domestic market share Major campuses in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai

Global Rankings – ARWU 2016 Nature Index - ‘Curtin: fastest moving & most collaborative of Australian unis’ 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 463 422 447 433 427 303 270 211

5 #=262 #2 #=215 Global Ranking – QS Ranking #151-200 Graduate Employability Ranking QS World University Rankings QS WU Rankings by Subject Engineering – Mineral & Mining QS WU Rankings by Faculty Natural Science QS Stars Research Employability Teaching Facilities Internationalization Innovation Specialist Criteria Inclusiveness

Why Curtin? Representatives in country: Curtin has a number of registered agents currently located within Brazil to help support students in their choice to come to Curtin. We also have a staff member located within the region, that makes regular visits to Brazil to showcase Curtin to prospective students. Experienced with Brazilian cohorts Curtin has had significant cohorts of Brazilian students, under the Science Without Borders program. Due to this we have been quick to recognize Brazilian university degrees, which in tun has allowed Brazilian students to have their units studied at Curtin recognised by their Brazilian institution. Vibrant Campus Life Surveys have found 82% of Brazilian respondents cite ‘cultural interest and lifestyle as a key factor in choosing a study destination.Curtin’s vibrant campus provides this to our Brazilian students. An example of this being the Etnia Latina Festival (held on campus next week) and featuring an authentic Latin experience with nonstop entertainment to discover and enjoy the wonders of Latin America. Curtin has events held on campus every week. Industry Partnerships to create graduate employability Curtin collaborates with some of the biggest companies in Australia and internationally, to ensure our research and education is relevant and that you graduate highly employable. The wide range of professional skills and challenges will broaden students perspectives and prepare them for a career anywhere in the world. Curtin has partnerships with more than 90 institutions worldwide and industry partners include Alcoa, Alzheimer’s Australia, Bankwest, BHP Billiton, Cancer Council Western Australia, Chevron, CSIRO, Rio Tinto, the Water Corporation and Woodside.

Collaborations-Curtin and Brazil

Curtin and Brazil Health Sciences Science and Engineering The Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) collaborate with the University São Paulo and University Cruzeiro do Sul on research into ‘metabolic reprogramming’ in immune cells induced by dietary macronutrients, and the role of vitamin D in the promotion of muscle function and performance in humans undertaking exercise training. With Brazil just coming out of a severe drought that has affected many areas of the country over the past few years, it was timely that Associate Professor Joseph Awange from the Department of Spatial Sciences at Curtin University and his team of national and international researchers undertook research to study drought and rainfall patterns in that country. Business and Law Humanities Curtin has a strong cohort of business students from Brazil. Our graduates create invaluable industry links throughout their degree We have recently had professors from Curtin hold seminars on the areas of built environment (architecture) at UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais), Fundação João Pinheiro (João Pinheiro Foundation) and PUC (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l85XDkPe7J0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ-K7YthMj0  

Competitive Advantage

Advantages of studying at Curtin Curtin has a history of innovation. Our industry partnerships have ensured that we are consistently offering relevant and innovative courses. With Brazil considered as one of the most entrepreneurial countries in the world, many of our Curtin Business School courses will appeal to Brazilian Students. Our new, Australian first of its name, Master of International Business and Entrepreneurship has had significant interest from the region. The course, which is the first course in Australia offered with this name, has a focus on tech-innovation in addition to strong industry and professional links with multinational businesses, providing the student with invaluable knowledge and experiences to advance their career. In addition to this the Curtin VC, DVCI and DVCR met with the Latin American (LATAM) Ambassadors to Australia at the end of September in Canberra. The Ambassadors received information that showcased Curtin’s strengths and research priorities, specifically in the mining and engineering disciplines which are also priority areas for development in their countries. We look forward to working with them in the future.

Research

Why Curtin: Excellence in Research Curtin’s heritage of excellence is echoed in its rapid climb up the higher education rankings. In part due to its powerful research performance, increased international partnerships and rising recognition for graduates, the institution ranks within the top one percent of the world’s universities. In 2017, it was also among the top-ranked ‘young’ universities in Australia in terms of global outlook, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings. Our practical, globally relevant research has earned national and international recognition. Underpinning our endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in great outcomes for the broader community locally, nationally and globally. A list of our research areas of focus can be found below: Minerals and Energy Resource Exploration, Energy Sources and Fuel Technologies, Mineral and Energy economics and policy, Impact of mining on remote communities Information Communication and Emerging Technologies Spatial sciences, Wireless telecommunications, Digital humanities and Ontologies, e-Business Health ageing, chronic disease, indigenous health, mental health and population health

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