Why study Engineering with us?

#1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering 

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

#1 in Australia for Automation and Control

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

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

#1 in Victoria for Graduate Employability and Salary

QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) 2024

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. 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

Engineering Info Session

Looking for your #1 VTAC preference? Join us on Tuesday 20 August to get all the need-to-know info on studying at the top uni in Australia for engineering and computer science.

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.

  • How to become an engineer

    View of robotic arm and other machinery at CSIRO Industry 4.0 Testlab Clayton
    Your step-by-step guide on how to become an engineer at Swinburne, including courses, specialisations, work experience, industry memberships and networking.
  • How to become a software engineer

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    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 a machine learning engineer

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    Build the models that power AI at Swinburne. Learn about the courses, skills, tools, and career steps you need to become a machine learning engineer.

  • How to become a construction manager

    Lead the teams that shape skylines. Learn the skills, courses and practical steps to become a construction manager.
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.