Curtin University Malaysia

Curtin University Malaysia is in Miri, in the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo (East Malaysia). Its 1,200-acre campus sits in Senadin, on the northern edge of Miri City — about 20 minutes from the city centre and 30 minutes from Miri airport — bordering the Miri Wetlands Nature Reserve and close to the South China Sea.

As a guide, undergraduate fees run roughly USD 8,000–13,000 per year (engineering/science higher than commerce), with foundation around RM 20,800 — and a big draw is that Curtin Malaysia fees are about one-third of the Perth campus for the same degree. A 6% service tax and EMGS fees apply on top. These are indicative figures that change each intake, so your free YSTC consultation confirms the exact current official fee for your shortlist.

Yes. Your degree is awarded by Curtin University in Australia, with the same curriculum, standards and assessments as the Perth campus, and Curtin University ranks

It's best known for petroleum engineering and the oil-and-gas industry — its petroleum engineering degree is double-accredited and backed by strong links to majors like PETRONAS and Shell — and Curtin is world-class for mining, geology and geophysics. It's widely promoted as the top university in Borneo, alongside strong business, science and IT programs.

Curtin Malaysia runs multiple intakes through the year, and the exact dates depend on your program. YSTC will confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for you.

Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm the current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Curtin Malaysia offers merit-based and need-based scholarships, tuition-fee waivers and accommodation discounts, and availability changes each intake and by program. The best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check what you might qualify for and help you apply at no cost.

Most undergraduate programs ask for around IELTS 6.0 and postgraduate around IELTS 6.5 (or accepted equivalent), though the exact band varies by program. If you don't yet meet the requirement, Foundation and English pathways are available so you can still progress. YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

Yes — Curtin Malaysia delivers Australian Curtin University degrees, taught in English, with the same curriculum and assessments as the Perth campus. That means international students can study without learning Malay first, and your qualification is globally portable.

Curtin Malaysia offers on-campus and nearby student housing options on and around its large Miri campus. Costs depend on the room type and how you like to live — YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Miri is a coastal city in Sarawak with a quieter, generally more affordable pace than Malaysia's big metropolitan capitals, while still offering city amenities — covering accommodation, food and transport. Your exact budget depends on your lifestyle and housing choice, so YSTC will give you a personalised monthly estimate alongside your tuition figures, free of charge.

International students in Malaysia may be allowed to work part-time during semester breaks and holidays under specific conditions set by Immigration, usually with university approval. The rules can change, so we'll explain the current, accurate position for your situation during your free consultation rather than rely on outdated info.

Curtin Malaysia was designated 'Employers' Choice 2025' for highly employable graduates, with strong industry links to oil-and-gas majors and a global Curtin alumni network. International graduates may also be able to use a Graduate Pass to stay in Malaysia for a period after graduation to seek work — YSTC will confirm the current rules and connect your questions to real graduate pathways.