The work of engineers spans far and wide, from helping to innovate in designing renewable energy solutions as part of Australia's energy transition through to intelligent infrastructure supporting a more efficient economy. Our engineering courses set you up for career success in your chosen specialisation – think hands-on, industry-led learning with access to some of the most future-focused technologies in Australia. We offer an innovative approach to teaching through project-oriented design-based learning, where you’ll gain experience designing creative, original solutions for real-world problems.
Our Engineering facilities give you access to state-of-the-art facilities located at our Geelong and Burwood Campuses. You’ll gain practical knowledge across a wide range of topics to prepare you for the challenges of the future.
Explore our engineering facilities
Here's where you can design, visualise and create innovative engineering solutions:
In 2021, Deakin University celebrated 30 years of engineering. Find out why our staff, students, industry and research partners choose to study, work and collaborate with us.
With a local and international skills shortage in Engineering, and 100,000 more Engineers needed by 2030 in Australia alone, there has never been a better time to consider a career as an Engineer. Over 92% of our recent graduates found full-time employment within four months of completing their course.^
Professor Ben Horan is Head of the School of Engineering. He leads a multi-disciplinary team of staff who are part of a strong community of industry partners and professional bodies. Find a staff member and browse their profiles to read all about their most recent publications.
Our programs aren't just research informed, they're genuinely research led. We're a leader in numerous engineering-focused research areas through our ManuFutures network and the Institute of Frontier Materials. Coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities, the experience you'll gain is second to none, leading to a range of research careers in Australia and overseas.
As an engineering student at Deakin, you’ll have the chance to put your hand up for exciting opportunities. For example, in 2023, Deakin entered the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge for the first time, sending a team of students and staff on a daunting 3000km solar powered journey through the middle of Australia.
We recognise the important contributions made by all our external partners in developing our local communities. Some of our industry connections include:
Through partnerships, we're able to innovate and create both effective integrated learning and research, and develop solutions to real-world challenges. We work together to create sustainable solutions to the technological, social, environmental and economic problems the world faces.
Read on for more exciting study stories and career tips, featuring our current students, staff and alumni.
Nearly 2,000 students are celebrating their graduation from Deakin University this week across seven ceremonies at Geelong's Waterfront campus.
Deakin has farewelled 14 students and six staff from the School of Engineering who are taking part in the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
Virtual jet pilots, next generation drones, and 3D printing technology for space will be just some of the cutting-edge technology on display from Deakin University at the Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow this week.
*2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
^92.4% of our engineering graduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020–2022.
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