Study engineering at Deakin and graduate ready to succeed in a rapidly growing sector. Ranked #30 in the world for textile science and engineering,* Deakin equips you with hands-on experience and the innovative skills employers need.
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Deakin’s engineering precinct houses some of the most advanced and future-focused systems, laboratories and learning spaces in Australia. Our $55 million engineering precinct features state-of-the-art simulation systems, purpose-built labs and workshop learning spaces. This includes the AusNet Services electrical engineering lab, Deakin’s renewable energy microgrid, 3D printing laboratory, high voltage lab, virtual reality laboratory (VR) and more.
Choose the #1 university in Victoria for graduate employment. Deakin’s engineering students graduate with the skills, experience and industry connections necessary for a successful career. More than 93% of our recent engineering graduates found full-time employment within four months of completing their course.^
Join a booming industry where environmental engineers and renewable energy engineers are among the top 15 fastest-growing roles globally.## Our innovative approach to learning will help you develop the skills to solve complex problems and play a role in shaping our future.
Our long-standing partnership with Engineers Australia ensures our courses are relevant and students graduate with the skills wanted by employers. Plus, with 50% of each trimester spent on practical, team-based projects, you will step into your career with confidence.
Engineers play a vital role in shaping the modern world – and demand is growing. With around 100,000 more engineers needed in Australia by 2030, and environmental and renewable energy engineers ranked among the top 15 fastest-growing jobs globally,** now is the time to get ahead with Deakin and build your dream career.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Engineering degrees are designed in line with Engineers Australia’s accreditation requirements. Study civil, electrical and renewable energy, mechanical, mechatronics, software or environmental and sustainability engineering, and you will graduate with a degree that is professionally accredited and internationally recognised.#
One key reason I applied to Deakin is their emphasis on innovation and creativity, instead of solely focusing on theoretical knowledge. I knew I would be able to gain a lot of practical and hands-on experience, which will undoubtedly help me in the future.
Mehzabin, Bangladesh
Engineering graduate
Did you know you can study with Deakin from your home country? Complete part of your studies at a partner institution and earn credit towards a Deakin degree or transfer to postgraduate study in Australia. You can also study on campus in Australia with local students at Deakin College, providing you with a guaranteed pathway to Deakin University.
Complete the first one to two years of your bachelor degree at a partner university. You will earn credit towards a Deakin degree that you complete in Australia.
Take the first step towards your dream degree at Deakin College. Based on campus, Deakin College provides a supportive and smooth pathway to a world-class degree at Deakin University.
Successfully complete the Diploma of Engineering and transition directly to a second-year bachelor degree at Deakin.
Complete the first three to three and a half years of a Bachelor of Technology at Vellore Institute of Technology or Manipal Institute of Technology in India. You can then transfer to the Master of Engineering (Professional) at Deakin.
Study with the best. Deakin is ranked in the top 150 for engineering globally. This rating highlights our world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.
Our industry-led engineering courses are hands-on and you will learn with some of the most exciting technology in Australia. From high-voltage labs to 3D printing and VR spaces, our sector-leading facilities help you design, test and create.
Our industry connections go beyond the classroom, with student placements and collaboration on research and real-world projects. Explore your future career options and develop a professional network before you graduate.
Gain access to world-class technology, teaching and research facilities at our renowned Melbourne Burwood and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campuses. You will learn in some of Australia's most advanced laboratories and learning spaces.
Safe, welcoming and diverse, Australia is one of the most popular destinations for students around the world. Discover what it’s like to live and study in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Coming to Australia to study can be the adventure of a lifetime. From orientation and welcome sessions to academic support and social activities, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Make your dream of studying at university in Australia a reality. Learn how university fees work, how to calculate and pay your fees and discover international scholarship opportunities.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
* Deakin University’s Bachelor of Software Engineering is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia. Deakin University’s Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) is currently seeking provision accreditation.
^ QILT Student Experience Survey 2020 and 2021.
## World Economic Forum's 'Future of Jobs Report 2025'.
** Australian Council of Engineering Deans, Shortages of Engineers and Supply Projections 2021; Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections 2024; World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.
Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services for international students and how we can help you study at Deakin in Australia.
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