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School of Engineering
Design solutions for real-world engineering problems
Study with a school ranked top 125 in the world for engineering. Develop the expertise to design infrastructure and complex mechanical systems by tackling real-world challenges in collaborative projects with industry partners.
Your future in engineering
The work of engineers spans far and wide, from helping to innovate in designing renewable energy solutions as part of Australia's energy transition through to intelligent infrastructure supporting a more efficient economy. Our engineering courses set you up for career success in your chosen specialisation – think hands-on, industry-led learning with access to some of the most future-focused technologies in Australia. We offer an innovative approach to teaching through project-oriented design-based learning, where you’ll gain experience designing creative, original solutions for real-world problems.
Learn in advanced facilities
Our Engineering facilities give you access to state-of-the-art facilities located at our Geelong and Burwood Campuses. You’ll gain practical knowledge across a wide range of topics to prepare you for the challenges of the future.
Explore our engineering facilities
Here's where you can design, visualise and create innovative engineering solutions:
Celebrating 30 years of engineering
In 2021, Deakin University celebrated 30 years of engineering. Find out why our staff, students, industry and research partners choose to study, work and collaborate with us.
Succeed in the booming engineering industry
With a local and international skills shortage in Engineering, and 100,000 more Engineers needed by 2030 in Australia alone, there has never been a better time to consider a career as an Engineer. Over 92% of our recent graduates found full-time employment within four months of completing their course.^
Meet our school staff
Professor Ben Horan is Head of the School of Engineering. He leads a multi-disciplinary team of staff who are part of a strong community of industry partners and professional bodies. Find a staff member and browse their profiles to read all about their most recent publications.
Get involved in innovative research
Our programs aren't just research informed, they're genuinely research led. We're a leader in numerous engineering-focused research areas through our ManuFutures network and the Institute of Frontier Materials. Coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities, the experience you'll gain is second to none, leading to a range of research careers in Australia and overseas.
Embark on new adventures
As an engineering student at Deakin, you’ll have the chance to put your hand up for exciting opportunities. For example, in 2023, Deakin entered the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge for the first time, sending a team of students and staff on a daunting 3000km solar powered journey through the middle of Australia.
Industry partnerships
We recognise the important contributions made by all our external partners in developing our local communities. Some of our industry connections include:
- Acciona
- Air Radiators
- AusNet Services
- Barwon Water
- Downer
- Ford
- ISCAR
- Norman Disney & Young
- SEW-EURODRIVE
- Thales.
Through partnerships, we're able to innovate and create both effective integrated learning and research, and develop solutions to real-world challenges. We work together to create sustainable solutions to the technological, social, environmental and economic problems the world faces.
Discover engineering studies at Deakin
Read on for more exciting study stories and career tips, featuring our current students, staff and alumni.
Deakin's newest graduates energised to tackle world's big challenges
Nearly 2,000 students are celebrating their graduation from Deakin University this week across seven ceremonies at Geelong's Waterfront campus.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
^92.4% of our engineering graduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020–2022.
