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Chemical Engineering

Curtin University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 37,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Perth, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering at Curtin University is a Master programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 37,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Bentley, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Process Heat Transfer
  2. Fluid Mechanics
  3. Process Instrumentation and Control
  4. Reaction Engineering
  5. Process Plant Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Australian & NZ students

You must have a recognised degree in engineering or applied science either at honours level or with relevant experience. Candidates with a bachelor of engineering or applied science without honours but with relevant experience may be accepted at the discretion of the relevant senior academic.

International students

IELTS: 6.5

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C

Pearson Test of English Academic: 58

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 37,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Curtin University

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Curtin University

Perth, Australia

Curtin University(previouslyCurtin University of TechnologyandWestern Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australianpublic research universitybased inBentley, Perth, Western Australia. It is...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months