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The best Australian universities for engineering

There is no official ranking of Australian universities by field of study, so "best for engineering" comes down to research reputation, industry links, and how seriously a university invests in the area.

This shortlist is the universities with a genuine reputation in engineering, with a note on what sets each apart. For the full list of every university that teaches it, plus the cheapest programs, see the engineering subject page.

  1. UNSW SydneyA$89,000 first-year budgetSydney, NSW. The largest engineering faculty in Australia, leaning hard into the discipline with co-op tracks.
  2. University of MelbourneA$84,000 first-year budgetMelbourne, VIC. Master of Engineering across all major streams, taken after a Science or Design bachelor.
  3. University of QueenslandA$78,000 first-year budgetBrisbane, QLD. Research-intensive engineering with strong minerals, mechanical, and civil programs.
  4. Monash UniversityA$83,000 first-year budgetMelbourne, VIC. Broad engineering faculty with an overseas campus option and strong aerospace and materials work.
  5. University of Western AustraliaA$74,000 first-year budgetPerth, WA. Particular strength in mining, petroleum, and marine engineering, in a regional-classified city.
  6. University of Technology SydneyA$77,000 first-year budgetSydney, NSW. Practice-based engineering with industry placement built in.

How this list was built

Curated from the research strengths, specialist facilities, and industry links each university is known for in engineering. It is not a league table, and a strong department at a lower-ranked university can beat a weak one at a famous name. Check the specific program.

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