Explore our Engineering courses

Why study Engineering with us?

Top 100 globally for civil engineering*

Top 200 globally for mechanical engineering#

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a common first year^

Top 200 globally for engineering and technology^^

Choose Engineering at Swinburne

Engineers look to our future, and work hard to make it possible, today. 

That’s why we offer engineering courses and engineering degrees across software, telecommunications, product design engineering, civil engineering, mechanics, robotics and more. 

Each one of our engineering degrees offers critical, hands-on experience — and are accredited by Engineering Australia and the Australian Computer Society. You'll learn specialised engineering skills and competencies formally recognised by Engineers Australia. Build on your practical application knowledge and explore our Smart Structures Laboratory — the only one of its type in Australia — designed to test large-scale civil, mechanical, aerospace and mining engineering components and systems right here on our Hawthorn campus.

Browse TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses from our study disciplines to find detailed course information, application dates, engineering ATAR scores, fees, entry requirements and more. 

Learn more about how Swinburne students meet Engineers Australia Competencies

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Looking for a uni with state-of-the-art facilities, guaranteed industry experience and a supportive community? Find your dream course and make Swinburne your #1 VTAC preference.

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Explore our labs

Discover Swinburne’s engineering labs, where ideas come to life in modern, hands-on spaces designed for building, testing, and exploring advanced technologies like robotics and electronics. Whether you’re a student or a researcher, these innovative labs provide the tools and resources to learn, create, and drive the future of engineering.

  • View of robotic arm and other machinery at CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab Clayton

    How to become an engineer

    Your step-by-step guide on how to become an engineer at Swinburne, including courses, specialisations, work experience, industry memberships and networking.
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    How to become a software engineer

    Get a step-by-step guide on how to become a software engineer at Swinburne, from finding the right course to landing industry experience and launching a career. 

How to become an engineer with Swinburne

How to become an engineer with Swinburne

Learn how Swinburne’s courses can lead you to your ideal career in engineering.
This Piece Of Paper_Makes Green Energy

This Piece Of Paper_Makes Green Energy

At Swinburne, Jae’s getting more than a piece of paper. With Swinburne’s Bachelor of Engineering hanging on their wall, they’ll have the skills to use the technology that’s shaping sustainable industries. But, that’s just part of Jae’s story, they’re also in five different clubs and now has industry experience at Infrabuild. Not bad for Jae, and not bad for a piece paper.

Engineering student projects

Student projects

At Swinburne, we prepare you for work by connecting you with industry before you graduate.

How to engineer yourself a spot on a racing team

Make your own race car

If you see yourself building and racing your own car, you’ll like what our students are creating.

*2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities

#2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities 

^See which of the ten majors you prefer, then specialise from second year

^^2020 THE World University Rankings

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    The 2024 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners

    The 2024 Swinburne School Teaching Excellence Awards shine a light on our incredible educators, who provide the valuable knowledge, tools and experience to students so they can be career ready.

    Thursday 05 December 2024
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    How I got a job in robotics through Swinburne’s work integrated learning

    International and Mechanical Engineering student Afnan Siddique completed his work integrated learning with the Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) robotics team. Afnan now works for BAMS flexibly while completing his degree with Swinburne.

    Monday 22 August 2022