Engineers Australia accredited
Courses meet the Sydney Accord — your degree is recognised in 20+ countries.
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Hot Course · STEM
Engineering
Civil, mechanical, electrical, software & mining — designed for Australia.
Verified Pathway
MARN 2619348
Duration
2 – 4 years
Intake
Feb · Jul
IELTS
6.0 – 6.5
Tuition (avg)
AUD $35k – $48k / yr
PR Pathway
Yes · Engineers Aus.
Why study this in Australia
Three reasons this is a smart bet.
Australia's skilled-occupation lists, university rankings and graduate-salary data all point to Engineering as one of the most reliable study-and-stay pathways available right now.
Highest starting salary
Average graduate engineer starts at AUD $75k, mining & petroleum engineers above $100k.
Infrastructure boom
AUD $120B+ pipeline of state infrastructure projects through 2030 — civil & electrical roles in critical demand.
The detail
Everything you need to plan.
Course overview, real career outcomes and entry requirements — written by our counsellors, not the marketing department.
The brief
Engineering is one of the most versatile and well-paid professions globally, and Australia is home to some of the world's best engineering schools. A pipeline of more than AUD $120 billion in infrastructure projects, plus a booming resources and renewables sector, keeps engineers in critical demand.
Qualifications & study levels
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) — 4 years; the standard professional qualification.
- Master of Engineering — 2 years; deepen a specialisation or convert a science degree.
- Diploma / Associate Degree — pathway and technician-level options.
Engineering disciplines
- Civil & Structural
- Mechanical & Mechatronics
- Electrical & Electronic
- Software & Computer Systems
- Mining, Environmental & Renewable Energy
Global accreditation & PR
Accredited Australian degrees are recognised by Engineers Australia under the Washington and Sydney Accords — your qualification is recognised in 20+ countries. Most engineering occupations sit on the MLTSSL, with Engineers Australia carrying out the migration skills assessment (often via a Competency Demonstration Report).
Career Outcomes
Engineering graduates command some of the highest starting salaries in Australia, and most disciplines are on the MLTSSL skilled list (skills assessed by Engineers Australia).
- Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211) — roads, bridges, buildings and water. AUD $95,000 – $120,000.
- Structural Engineer (233214) — design safe load-bearing structures. AUD $95,000 – $125,000.
- Mechanical Engineer (233512) — machines, HVAC and manufacturing. AUD $90,000 – $120,000.
- Electrical Engineer (233311) — power systems and renewables. AUD $95,000 – $130,000.
- Mining / Petroleum Engineer — resources sector. AUD $120,000 – $180,000+.
- Environmental Engineer (233915) — sustainability and water. AUD $90,000 – $120,000.
Graduate engineers typically start around AUD $70,000 – $80,000, with rapid progression in resources and infrastructure roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
- Bachelor: completed Year 12 with strong Mathematics and Physics.
- Master: a bachelor degree in engineering or a closely related technical field.
- For Engineers Australia recognition, the program must be EA-accredited.
English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 – 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic: 50 – 58
- TOEFL iBT: 60 – 79
Intakes & indicative fees
- Intakes: February and July
- Tuition: approx. AUD $35,000 – $48,000 per year
- Foundation and pathway programs are available if you need to build your academic profile.
Contact us to choose an Engineers Australia–accredited program in your discipline and plan your PR pathway.
Top providers we work with
Study Engineering at top-ranked universities.
We partner with 40+ Australian universities and vocational providers. These are the institutions most students choose for Engineering — based on rankings, fee, location and PR-pathway support.
Ready when you are
Find the right university match in 30 minutes.
Our counsellors will shortlist 3 – 5 universities for Engineering based on your budget, IELTS score, preferred city and PR goals — for free.