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Curtin University Dubai

Curtin University Dubai opened in September 2017 in Dubai International Academic City as the third international campus of Curtin University, founded in Perth, Western Australia, in 1966. Its first undergraduate and postgraduate degrees began in January 2018. The campus was launched jointly by Curtin and Transnational Academic Group.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Campus opened (September)
20171
Campus opened (September)
First degree programmes
20182
First degree programmes
Curtin University founded
19663
Curtin University founded

Curtin University Dubai

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic جامعة كيرتن دبي
Emirate Dubai
Location Dubai International Academic City
Founded 2017
Type International campus of Curtin University, Australia
Website curtindubai.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Curtin University Dubai5

Study

The first courses were in mass communication, engineering, business, education and the MBA Global. The campus is in Blocks 10 to 12 of Dubai International Academic City.2,4

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.5

Sources

  1. Government of Western Australia: New Curtin campus for Dubai (September 2017)
  2. Curtin University: Launches academic programs at Curtin Dubai (January 2018)
  3. Curtin University Dubai: About us
  4. Curtin University Dubai: Campus location
  5. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Curtin University Dubai

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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