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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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EI Engineering Institute of Technology logo
Australia

Professional Certificate

Engineering Institute of Technology — The Professional Certificate offered by the Engineering Institute of Technology provides a robust foundation for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowled...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Engineering
32Diploma
EI Engineering Institute of Technology logo
Australia

Undergrad Certificate

Engineering Institute of Technology — The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering offered by the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and prac...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
34Bachelor's Degree
AN Australian National University logo
QS World #30 #4 in Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Australian National University — Australian National University lists undergraduate programs under Science, technology, engineering & mathematics. The page includes Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honour...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
35Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Aerospace engineering and aviation

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) offers Aerospace engineering and aviation, with specialisation options in aerospace engineering, aviation management and pi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
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Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
36Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Chemical engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Chemical engineering at RMIT combines engineering science, design, and practice. Students learn to turn raw materials into products such as pharmaceuticals, petrol, plast...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
37Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Civil engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — RMIT’s civil engineering courses are designed to equip students to plan, design, construct, supervise, manage, and maintain community infrastructure. Students build skill...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
38Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Computer engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Computer engineering at RMIT is a set of bachelor degrees, master degrees, and associate degrees in computer and network engineering. RMIT says these courses give you kno...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
39Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Electrical and electronic engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Electrical and electronic engineering focuses on projects that develop skills across the design, development, production, mainte...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
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Engineering
40Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Engineering management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — RMIT’s engineering management course is an engineering program that combines technical skills with business skills. RMIT says the course provides a business foundation so...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
41Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Environmental and sustainable engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — RMIT’s Environmental and sustainable engineering courses focus on sustainability in line with trends in the global engineering profession. The program is positioned aroun...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
42Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Mechanical and automotive engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Mechanical and automotive engineering at RMIT University focuses on designing devices and systems, and improving machines and vehicles used in everyday life. RMIT says it...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
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Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
43Bachelor's Degree
RM Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology logo
QS World #125 #11 in Australia Australia

Telecommunications engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — Telecommunications engineering courses at RMIT combine the latest technology in communication, network and other areas of electrical engineering to enhance telecommunicat...

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Full TimeMode
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Engineering
44Bachelor's Degree
CU Curtin University logo
QS World #183 #13 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Curtin University — The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Curtin University offers a comprehensive foundation in engineering principles combined with practical application across various...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 or 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
45Bachelor's Degree
CU Curtin University logo
QS World #183 #13 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Curtin University — Curtin University’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) starts with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). In EFY, you study engineering theory and gain practical skills th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 or 4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
46Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Engineering

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor of Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to e...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
48Master's Degree
UT University of Tasmania logo
QS World #314 #20 in Australia Australia

Maritime Engineering

University of Tasmania — The Master's degree in Maritime Engineering at the Australian Maritime College provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills required for a successful ca...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
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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