Design the world you want to live in with Australia’s most future-focused engineering degree. As the top research institution in robotics, and with a strong focus on sustainable engineering practices, we’re pioneering solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Highlights
As the most sought-after engineering degree in Queensland (QTAC, 2025), QUT offers you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Australia’s foremost researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Benefit from our hands-on learning approach and develop the practical skills employers want in our advanced engineering labs, guided by our expert technical team. This degree includes two integrated capstone units to hone your knowledge and skills. You will learn engineering project design, methodology and management, risk, ethics and sustainability in a project environment, and reporting and presenting project stages.
Gain exclusive work placements with top companies like BMW, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, and Boeing, and showcase your projects to industry leaders. With a globally recognised Honours qualification accredited by Engineers Australia, QUT engineering graduates are not just prepared—they are in high demand.
Our industry driven vertical double degrees enable you to complete your foundational engineering degree and progress straight onto your master degree to gain advanced technical skills and knowledge in your engineering field of interest such as project management, robotics, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
Highlights
You'll undertake 60 days of work experience in an Australian engineering environment to help you graduate with confidence.
Learn from real-world lecturers who are leaders in their field, including Australia’s top researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Benefit from our hands-on learning approach, where you’ll be encouraged to think like an engineer and solve problems using the same workflows a real engineer would use.
Develop your skills using the latest technologies and equipment in our advanced engineering facilities, with support from a highly-qualified technical team.
Access more than 15,000 pieces of equipment through our easy online borrowing system and practise using the tools you’ll use in your future career. You'll have access to workshops and fabrication spaces so you can practise outside of class time.
Gain opportunities for exclusive work placements with leading companies such as Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, Boeing and Technology One, and present your work to industry at our end-of-year showcase.
Choose a second major or a double degree and gain a diverse portfolio of skills that will maximise your employment opportunities.
You’ll graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that will allow you to work as an in-demand engineer across a range of industries and is recognised both in Australia and overseas.
Design the world you want to live in with Australia’s most future-focused engineering degree.
Gain skills and confidence for your career with a curriculum that prioritises hands-on learning and real industry projects.
Build your network
Connect with motivated professionals and learn from award-winning lecturers who are experts in their field.
Industry experience
Gain experience with leading organisations through our work-integrated learning program.
Engineers change the world
Everything is underpinned by engineers. Engineers are at the forefront of change, in high demand across all industries and have the innovation, creativity and skills to influence the world for the better. Design the world you want to live in with Australia's most future-focused engineering degree.
Sustainable thinking
'One of my favourite projects was developing a plan for a hydroelectric dam. Sustainability underpinned our entire design process and materials. I learned what it takes to develop a dam that minimises the ecological impact on plants and animals, and how engineers create environments that allow humans and nature to co-exist. My civil engineering course not only equipped me with knowledge but also fostered the skills and adaptability needed for success in a rapidly changing world.'
Nicholas English, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner
Environmental impact
'One of my favourite assignments was a collaborative effort to construct a green bridge across the Brisbane River connecting Bulimba and Teneriffe. We proposed sustainable solutions for those communities to reduce city congestion and encourage public transport, walking and cycling. This task deepened my understanding of the general structural and electromechanical processes in engineering, and made me consider government policies and sustainability assessment frameworks in how I approach engineering. These skills will be pivotal for me in my future years as a chemical and sustainable processes engineer.’
Anjana Kurian Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Sustainable Process)
Excel in robotics and AI
'I chose my vertical double degree so that I would be leaving uni with a unique set of qualifications which will distinguish me from other graduates. Doing the vertical double allows me to complete my course in five years, enabling me to enter the workforce sooner with more relevant, modern credentials.'
Will Johnson Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Robotics and AI
'This degree equips you with skills for a sustainable future in advanced manufacturing. It focuses on transitioning to a low carbon economy, minimising waste, and creating greener production systems. Learn from industry leaders in digital and robotic manufacturing and bioprocessing to engineer a sustainable future.'
Karen Whelan Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering
‘The world needs engineers who can lead the technology transformations happening right now in renewable power. This program puts engineering graduates in a very competitive position for local and international jobs in the rapidly growing energy industry.’
Associate Professor Dezso Sera Leading researcher in characterization, energy conversion and grid integration of photovoltaic systems
'Our vertical double degree in Sustainable Infrastructure prepares you to be a leader in a key period of transformation in engineering practice. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, our degree is designed to develop and sharpen specific skillsets outside of the broad engineering degree which cannot be covered at an undergraduate level. You will develop the capability to lead complex, high impact projects in key areas of sustainable infrastructure development that are improving the lives and outcomes for people and cities.'
Professor Ana Deletic Water engineer and Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Everything is underpinned by engineers. Engineers are at the forefront of change, in high demand across all industries and have the innovation, creativity and skills to influence the world for the better. Design the world you want to live in with Australia's most future-focused engineering degree.
Sustainable thinking
'One of my favourite projects was developing a plan for a hydroelectric dam. Sustainability underpinned our entire design process and materials. I learned what it takes to develop a dam that minimises the ecological impact on plants and animals, and how engineers create environments that allow humans and nature to co-exist. My civil engineering course not only equipped me with knowledge but also fostered the skills and adaptability needed for success in a rapidly changing world.'
Nicholas English, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) Facade Engineer, Bligh Tanner
Environmental impact
'One of my favourite assignments was a collaborative effort to construct a green bridge across the Brisbane River connecting Bulimba and Teneriffe. We proposed sustainable solutions for those communities to reduce city congestion and encourage public transport, walking and cycling. This task deepened my understanding of the general structural and electromechanical processes in engineering, and made me consider government policies and sustainability assessment frameworks in how I approach engineering. These skills will be pivotal for me in my future years as a chemical and sustainable processes engineer.’
Anjana Kurian Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Sustainable Process)
Excel in robotics and AI
'I chose my vertical double degree so that I would be leaving uni with a unique set of qualifications which will distinguish me from other graduates. Doing the vertical double allows me to complete my course in five years, enabling me to enter the workforce sooner with more relevant, modern credentials.'
Will Johnson Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Robotics and AI
'This degree equips you with skills for a sustainable future in advanced manufacturing. It focuses on transitioning to a low carbon economy, minimising waste, and creating greener production systems. Learn from industry leaders in digital and robotic manufacturing and bioprocessing to engineer a sustainable future.'
Karen Whelan Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering
‘The world needs engineers who can lead the technology transformations happening right now in renewable power. This program puts engineering graduates in a very competitive position for local and international jobs in the rapidly growing energy industry.’
Associate Professor Dezso Sera Leading researcher in characterization, energy conversion and grid integration of photovoltaic systems
'Our vertical double degree in Sustainable Infrastructure prepares you to be a leader in a key period of transformation in engineering practice. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, our degree is designed to develop and sharpen specific skillsets outside of the broad engineering degree which cannot be covered at an undergraduate level. You will develop the capability to lead complex, high impact projects in key areas of sustainable infrastructure development that are improving the lives and outcomes for people and cities.'
Professor Ana Deletic Water engineer and Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering
'A standout aspect of my course so far has been the hands-on experiences. The emphasis on industry-standard tools, like the Launchpad, makes learning more tangible. Working hands-on with diesel engines and fluid circuit demonstrators during specific units has been crucial as well, providing a direct link to professional settings and better preparing me for the challenges in the engineering field.'
Networking opportunities and real-world experience
'I chose QUT for its practical approach to engineering education, emphasising hands-on learning and real-world application, which I believe are crucial for engineers. QUT's strong industry connections offered networking opportunities and real-world experience during my studies, which enhanced my understanding of industry and my career prospects. I also chose QUT for its esteemed reputation in engineering and state-of-the-art facilities.'
Yu-Jie (Gina) Chiang Computer and software systems student from Taiwan
‘While I chose to attend QUT specifically for the industry focus and practical philosophy, I would never have expected it to take me to the other side of the world to work with a company like BMW. The scale, precision and commitment to quality was unlike anything we had seen before. Travelling between plants and learning about the production philosophies and plant design, and how this reflected BMW's commitment to transformation and innovation is something that will always stick with me.’
Kilian Frunz, BMW intern Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) and Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Confidence for your career
'My favourite part of my course so far has been learning about control and dynamic systems in my third year. In this unit, the teaching team gave us many real-world control system problems to solve. I feel entirely engaged to this hands-on teaching method and it makes me feel more confident entering my final year.'
Ngoc Thinh (Martin) Ngo, Vietnam Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace) student
Environmental impact
'One of my favourite assignments was a collaborative effort to construct a green bridge across the Brisbane River connecting Bulimba and Teneriffe. We proposed sustainable solutions for those communities to reduce city congestion and encourage public transport, walking and cycling. This task deepened my understanding of the general structural and electromechanical processes in engineering, and made me consider government policies and sustainability assessment frameworks in how I approach engineering. These skills will be pivotal for me in my future years as a chemical and sustainable processes engineer.’
Anjana Kurian Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Sustainable Process)
Lead the future of manufacturing
'This degree equips you with skills for a sustainable future in advanced manufacturing. It focuses on transitioning to a low carbon economy, minimising waste, and creating greener production systems. Learn from industry leaders in digital and robotic manufacturing and bioprocessing to engineer a sustainable future.'
Karen Whelan Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering
‘The world needs engineers who can lead the technology transformations happening right now in renewable power. This program puts engineering graduates in a very competitive position for local and international jobs in the rapidly growing energy industry.’
Associate Professor Dezso Sera Leading researcher in characterization, energy conversion and grid integration of photovoltaic systems
'Our vertical double degree in Sustainable Infrastructure prepares you to be a leader in a key period of transformation in engineering practice. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, our degree is designed to develop and sharpen specific skillsets outside of the broad engineering degree which cannot be covered at an undergraduate level. You will develop the capability to lead complex, high impact projects in key areas of sustainable infrastructure development that are improving the lives and outcomes for people and cities.'
Professor Ana Deletic Water engineer and Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering
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