Current students
Connect with our undergraduate and postgraduate students to support and access talent for your organisation.
High school engagement
Participate in activities designed for school students, like the Science and Engineering challenge, Power of Engineering and Engineering U.
Partner with us
Are you interested in collaborating with a university? Our industry partners play a vital role in creating real world impact and supporting our student programs. Additionally, we provide opportunities to enhance your workforce through postgraduate or short courses.
Connect with our students
Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program connects industry with students through short-term work placements on your worksite and, with a semester or year-long industry-based projects, conducted on or off campus.
- Benefit from fresh ideas, connect with potential future employees, and contribute to the future employees of your industry.
- Tackle your industry challenges and investigate opportunities by offering industry-based work experience for students as part of their degree requirements.
- Provide a project client brief for a final year student research or development project through a semester-long industry-based project.
Project Management Academy
The Project Management Academy (PMA) is a QUT initiative offering a unique blend of knowledge, skills and experience to industry, government and academia.
Our vision is to be acknowledged as the leader in strategic thinking and holistic solution implementation in the project management world.
The PMA has significant international and domestic contracts with multinational firms in the construction, oil and gas, minerals and mining, and heavy engineering sectors. The ability to draw on the teaching and research strengths of one of Australia’s largest and most innovative universities, allows the PMA to offer customised project management executive education.
Download our brochure to learn more about the PMA (PDF file, 454.6 KB)
Partner with our real-world programs
Women in Engineering and Construction program
At QUT, we are committed to growing the number of women in engineering and construction.
QUT's support is underpinned by our community of women in engineering and construction staff, student clubs, alumni and industry partners who are all passionate about breaking down barriers in engineering and helping students achieve their career goals.
We believe the engineering and construction industry thrives on diversity and we hope to partner with your company.
Invest in women!
Learn more about our program and how to get involved.
Indigenous Australian program
Balka bebalka (welcome, welcome) in the language of the Yugara people.
The Faculty of Engineering leads in deadly data, ranking number 1 with the highest number of Indigenous Australian students. We have 120+ Indigenous Australian students across our faculty and have focused initiatives to connect with high school students and communities with our Oodgeroo Unit.
We support and provide cultural immersion on Country with traditional owners and elders for our current students, including paid research and work placement experiences. We are one of four Australian universities that have an Assistant Dean – Engagement with Indigenous Australians, leading Indigenous perspectives within our faculty to bringing our Mob into focus with supportive alumni and, partnering with people with the spirit to go on the journey on Country and with Community.
REAL Leaders program
The REAL Leaders program is the Faculty of Engineering's flagship excellence initiative, designed for high-achieving students.
Emphasising balance, the program allocates 25% of its cohort to students from regional, rural, remote, and low socioeconomic backgrounds.
These scholars are identified as future leaders and game changers in our industry.
Together with industry partners, we foster personal development and professional practice through industry-led experiences, international exchange programs, networking and mentoring. Connect with this outstanding group of students, develop their skills so they match your company values and priorities.
You will not be disappointed with QUT REAL Leaders.
Lifelong learning with QUT
Open invitation to alumni
Our global community boasts inspiring and accomplished alumni who are leading the charge for future generations.
We invite QUT Alumni to engage with the Faculty of Engineering by participating in events, high school activities, guest lectures, contributing to research, sponsoring scholarship or considering an academic sessional or PhD role.
Expand your career potential
We offer a range of micro-credentials, graduate certificates and master course that are set to up skill your current workforce.
Learn more about:
- Sustainable infrastructure (PDF file, 497.6 KB)
- Robotics and AI (PDF file, 465.5 KB)
- Renewable energy (PDF file, 370.0 KB)
- Advanced manufacturing (PDF file, 1.2 MB)
Specifically designed for practicing engineers and professionals these courses are ideal for those who are keen to specialise or simply keep up today date with current changes and emerging technologies in your industry.
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Participate in school and holiday activities
We collaborate with Queensland high schools to provide a range of workshops, events and learning experiences in Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment. These programs aim to help schools and students understand the importance and opportunities in these fields, and to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Experiences are available for Year 7 to 12 students inclusive of background, gender, academic level or location, and can be accessed on-campus, in school classrooms, onsite and virtually.
Opportunities include:
- tours of our design studios, engineering labs and other spaces
- connections with industry, including site visits
- collaborative workshops led by our QUT academics, student clubs and ambassadors
- school holiday camps and activities
- student engineering and design awards
- Science and Engineering Challenge
- STARTQUT Intensive
Upcoming events
28 January - 5 September
Professional Development for Engineering Teachers
Opportunities for training and networking for engineering teachers
28 January - 12 December
Design workshops 2025
Hands-on design workshops for high school students.
28 January - 12 December
Engineering Workshops 2025
Workshops developed specifically to complement the engineering curriculum taught in high school.
Contact us
Visit us on LinkedIn or contact the engagement team for more information.