Engineering

Find the right engineering course to launch an in-demand career. We offer a variety of courses in engineering, including architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.

Career outcomes

Depending on your specialisation, you could find work as a:

  • civil engineer
  • construction engineer
  • electrical or electronic engineer
  • environmental engineer
  • fitter and turner
  • geotechnical engineer
  • hydraulic engineer
  • mechanical engineer
  • mechanical tradesperson
  • power engineer
  • product engineer
  • roads and transport engineer
  • sheet metal worker or welder
  • structural engineer
  • systems engineer
  • telecommunications engineer
  • water engineer.

VU stories

Adsheaya Vasakan receiving her VU Spirit Award
PhD candidate Adsheaya leads the way for women in STEM
Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy
"VU staff and research ambassadors are there to help you through your journey, including when you feel lost or unmotivated."
Adsheaya's story
Kiran Sapkota
Industry skills that lead to success
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil Engineering), Master of Research (Engineering)
"I now work as a graduate engineer at the Department of Transport and Planning. The skills I learned at VU are helping me excel in my role and achieve my goals."
I now work as a graduate engineer at the Department of Transport and Planning. The skills I learned at VU are helping me excel in my role and achieve my goals.
Kiran's story
Nardo Wai
Designing a career with impact
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering), PhD (Architectural Engineering)
"With all the opportunities at VU, I really feel I have improved my personal and employability skills, and I'm really looking forward to an exciting future."
With all the opportunities at VU, I really feel I have improved my personal and employability skills, and I'm really looking forward to an exciting future.
Nardo's story
Prateek Shrestha
Designing a future in civil engineering
Bachelor or Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
"My internship at Transurban really helped me build a bridge between my university and industry experience. I was fortunate to work alongside experienced civil engineering professionals, gaining valuable insights, knowledge and practical skills."
My internship at Transurban really helped me build a bridge between my university and industry experience. I was fortunate to work alongside experienced civil engineering professionals, gaining valuable insights, knowledge and practical skills.
Prateek's story
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