It is the largest comprehensive university on the west coast of Australia, the highest-ranking university of science and technology in Australia, and is ranked among the first universities in the country by the Australian Higher Education Quality Accreditation Commission. Curtin University enjoys high international prestige and is one of the 12 Australian universities named as one of the world's top 200 by the British Times for three consecutive years. Curtin University is the first university in Australia to provide international education for students overseas, especially in Southeast Asia. Curtin has over 40,000 students from 105 countries, both nationally and overseas, and is renowned worldwide for its vibrant and dynamic learning environment. Curtin University is one of Australia's most multicultural universities, with 25% of its students coming from overseas.