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.

Courses in engineering

Undergraduate (entry-level university courses)

University study undertaken before you graduate with a degree (up to including a bachelor with honours).

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
NHEM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years full time or longer for part time
Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
NUEF | Bachelor degree | Duration: 0.5 years full time

Why choose VU

Studying engineering at VU

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Find your pathway into engineering
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen engineering course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways between courses.
Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our VU Block Model®.
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Start your engineering research journey
Ready to take your studies to the next level? Find a research supervisor with expertise to match you research goals and apply for a graduate research degree at one of our flagship research institutes.

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

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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."
My internship at Transurban really helped me build a bridge between my university and industry experience.
Prateek's story

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