Engineer solutions for a sustainable future
Are you ready to tackle the world’s biggest challenges? At Curtin, our Engineering program blends theoretical learning with hands-on projects. You’ll network with industry and future employers while working with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and machine learning.
Our curriculum aligns with the UN’s Sustainability Goals, preparing you to address climate change and promote diversity, social responsibility and ethical behaviour. And the program’s accreditation with Engineers Australia means your qualification will be internationally recognised, enabling you to work in 23 different countries.
Choose Curtin to become an innovative engineer ready to make a global impact.
Choose your major later
Explore different engineering fields in your first year before deciding which one to major in.
Get hands-on experience
Get guaranteed hands-on experience before you graduate through practical work placements with industry.
Connect to industry
Leverage Curtin’s strong industry connections to build your professional network and engage with future employers.
Enjoy an international career
Work abroad with an accredited degree that’s recognised in 23 different countries around the world, including the US and UK.
Choose your course
Choose from ten different majors and more than 40 specialisations with our accredited, four-year Engineering degree. Unsure about your major? Our Engineering Foundation Year — a first-year curriculum common to all Engineering students — lets you explore different fields before making your decision.
Bachelor degrees
Engineering
Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering offers you an industry-connected university experience in which you will learn how to create solutions to societal challenges, to improve the quality of life for communities around the world.
Majors
Chemical Engineering
Become an expert in optimising chemical and physical processing operations to convert raw materials into valuable products.
Civil and Construction Engineering
Learn how to design, construct and maintain infrastructure projects such as buildings, roads, bridges and water systems.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Pursue a career innovating in fields such as electronic communication, computer technologies and renewable energy.
Energy Engineering
Work on the frontier of rapid change, driving innovation in energy industries and the transition to sustainable resources.
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Take a holistic approach with a career focused on the design and optimisation of entire systems rather than individual components.
Mechanical Engineering
Analyse and develop technological systems involving motion, helping society harness the energy and forces of nature.
Mechatronic Engineering
Work at the interface of mechanical devices and electronic control systems.
Metallurgical Engineering
Learn how to extract, refine and process raw metals and minerals into useable forms, such as transforming iron ore into steel.
Mining Engineering
Become an expert in the latest technologies for safely and efficiently extracting minerals from the earth.
Software Systems Engineering
Master the principles of design, measurement and analysis in the development of software-based systems.
Double degrees
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Unlock expanded career opportunities in biosystems engineering, chemical engineering and energy resources by gaining advanced expertise in chemistry.
Chemical Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
Gain the specialist science and engineering skills for careers in plant design, development, operations and control, management and research.
Civil and Construction Engineering and Mining
Gain comprehensive skills in civil, construction and mining engineering for in-demand industry careers.
Engineering and Commerce
Expand your career opportunities as an engineer in the global industry and corporate environments.
Engineering and Science
Gain a competitive edge with your career through an advanced understanding of the science that underpins engineering.
Enabling courses
Indigenous Pre-Science and Engineering
This course helps First Nations students meet the Engineering prerequisites for entry into the engineering honours degree.
Multidisciplinary Science
Don’t meet the ATAR or subject prerequisites for Engineering? Begin study in Multidisciplinary Science instead, and you could use this as a pathway into our Engineering degree.
A Universe of opportunity
Engineering Foundation Year
Our Engineering degree begins with a first-year foundational curriculum common to all students, where you’ll learn fundamental skills and concepts and explore different majors before deciding on one.
How to choose your Engineering major
Use this guide to compare our Engineering majors, learn what sets them apart and explore potential career paths.
Careers in engineering
Engineering offers diverse career paths depending on your major. From automation to mine planning, discover the different careers you can pursue in engineering.
Explore your Universe
At Curtin, we offer a diverse range of courses, flexible study options and multiple entry pathways. Are you ready to explore your Curtin Universe?
An exciting future
A bright outlook
The average annual salary for Engineer jobs in Australia ranges from $95,000 to $115,000.
seek.com.au ‘Engineer salary’ (2024)
Sought-after graduates
Curtin’s Engineering graduates have an employment rate of 94%, which is above the national average of 89.7%.
ComparED ‘Graduate Outcomes Survey’ (2021–2023)
Jobs on the rise
Jobs for Engineering Professionals are expected to grow by 20.4% by 2033.
jobsandskills.gov.au ‘Employment projections’ (2024)
Hear from our graduates
Opportunities such as the first-year mining camp to Kalgoorlie, and an international study tour to Thailand, not only helped me decide the direction of my studies, but also gave me unforgettable experiences and connections to people across the world.
Georgia Farquhar-Smith
I completed a 14-week internship with SLB, learning about the equipment and tools used in the oil and gas industry. I’ve since been lucky enough to be offered a job with SLB as a field engineer.
Luke Scott
Download your course guide
Curtin offers courses aligned with industry trends and future demands. Download the Curtin undergraduate course guide to see where your future might lead.
This is the start of something big
The breadth of knowledge that we learn [in the Chemical Engineering major] is incredible.
Ben Leavy
#2 in the world
Curtin is ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in Australia for mining and minerals engineering.
I have been able to network with so many people at Curtin. I’ve particularly enjoyed spending time in the Engineering Pavilion, which feels like its own community.
Sophie Tse
A world of possibility
Scholarships
Scholarships offer financial and academic support, connecting you with opportunities to help you thrive at university.
Entry pathways
Find out which pathway to studying at Curtin suits you: ATAR, portfolio, enabling programs and more.
STEM programs
Don’t wait to start your degree! Learn new skills through Curtin’s STEM programs and events for future scientists in years 8–12.
Ready for the next step?
Discover how to apply, or explore the diverse range of courses Curtin has to offer.