Curtin University launches engineering programs in Dubai

Dubai / Emirates Business

Curtin University, a leading global university from Perth, Western Australia has announced the launch of its renowned engineering programs at Curtin University Dubai. Curtin is internationally recognised as a leader for engineering education and research. The University is ranked second in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, and placed in top 200 for Civil and Construction Engineering, Chemical Engineering as well as, Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017.
Students enrolling in Engineering Programs at Curtin Dubai will have access to world-class facilities specifically designed for the new courses. In addition to Curtin’s existing campus at Dubai International Academic City, the University will set up the Engineering Programs at Dubai Silicon Oasis which will provide students access to latest engineering methods, tools, and techniques to develop, design and build projects.
Professor Seth Kunin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Curtin University said, “With the introduction of engineering programs, the University is taking an important step in supporting the growth of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in the region.”

“We are delighted to announce the new engineering programs at the Dubai campus. This is a field in which Curtin University is very strong with many of our professors and lecturers being leaders in the field. We look forward to seeing our students take their passion for learning to new heights while they learn from some of the best in the world.”
“With the introduction of engineering programs, the University is taking an important step in supporting the growth of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in the region. The expansion of Curtin Dubai to a state-of the-art engineering complex in Dubai Silicon Oasis will provide a compelling opportunity to leverage the resources of our institution.”
Curtin University’s four-year Bachelor of Engineering Honours programs in Mechanical Engineering or Civil and Construction Engineering offered in Dubai will support the UAE’s growing demand for highly skilled, innovative and talented engineers. These courses will give students the opportunity to learn from one of the highest ranking engineering programs, enabling them to be at the forefront of the field to advance innovation in the region.