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114 Best Engineering Programs in Australia

There are 114 Engineering programs in Australia, spread across 16 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Sydney, Australian National University and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Australia

Construction and Engineering

Australian Correspondence Schools — Australian Correspondence Schools offers Construction and engineering courses for professional development or gaining skills for home renovations. Students study practica...

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Engineering
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Australia

Construction and Engineering

Australian Correspondence Schools — Australian Correspondence Schools offers Construction and Engineering courses for professional development or gaining skills for home renovations. The options include Adv...

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Engineering
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EI Engineering Institute of Technology logo
Australia

Doctor of Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology — The Doctor of Engineering (DEng) program at the Engineering Institute of Technology is designed for individuals aiming to contribute to advancements in engineering throug...

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4–6 yearsDuration
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Engineering

Engineering at other levels

How these courses are ranked

10 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #25 (University of Sydney) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sydney is cited most (27,597,563 citations). 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 74 bachelor's, 17 diploma, 5 foundation and 4 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (111), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1), Mechatronics Engineering (1) and Environmental Engineering (1). The usual length is 4 years and 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 37 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Engineering?

University of Sydney (QS World #25), Australian National University (QS World #30) and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (QS World #125) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Engineering in Australia?

Of those with published fees, Australian National University is the least expensive at about USD 31,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Engineering course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 37, ahead of Flinders University of South Australia (16).

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