Engineering

For those of you that are interested in studying engineering, Australia is ideally a great place to do so. While you can find many different engineering options to attract your sensibility; electrical, mechanical and civil engineering are generally preferred over most other branches as there is a greater demand for experienced workers in these particular fields on a regular basis.
There are more hands-on Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses on offer in Australia compared to what can be found in South Asian Countries like Bangladesh, which will qualify you for engineering associate or engineering technologist positions and can act build a sturdy foundation for your pathway into university. If you are already an engineer in your professional life, a number of Australian institutions also offer different postgraduate programs in engineering (such as the Master of Project Management, Master of Engineering Management), which could allow you to move forward in your career.
At present, Australia is experiencing a far-reaching shortage of engineers; particularly in the states that are experiencing the greatest development in mining and resources—namely Western Australia and Queensland. This high demand for engineering graduates basically means that international students who are studying or are planning to study engineering have strong prospects of gaining employment in Australia. However, Australian degrees are accepted in most parts of the world; so they can as easily find employment in any other country, if they wish to do so.

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International graduates hold the key to meeting the shortage of skilled engineers that is currently being faced by Australia. Skilled migrant engineers make up over 50% of the supply of newly qualified engineers in the Australian workforce, according to figures given by ANET. The field of engineering might also lure you in with the promise of higher salaries.
One of the vital components of engineering courses in Australia is work experience—which will not only add to your skill set, but also allow you to gain a fun and exciting new encounter to remember! Macquarie, Swinburne and UTAS are a few of the institutions with splendid engineering courses on offer.

Entry Requirement

Diploma in Engineering:
  • Education: Class 12th or equivalent
  • English Language: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Bachelor of Engineering:
  • Education: Class 12th or equivalent
  • English Language: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Master of Engineering:
  • Education: An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
  • English Language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Career Outcome

Some of the career prospects for graduates of Engineering can include the following (depending on your degree and what the job is seeking):

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Urban Development Engineer
  • Utilities Engineer
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer

Frequently Asked Questionsabout Courses

I would like to change my course/ university. What should I do?
Please keep in mind that the process involved in changing a course or a university, must strictly comply with your Student Visa conditions to avoid the apparent risks of Visa Cancellation. Specially to maintain AQF level of your study. For example, if you get your visa in bachelor’s degree Course then you must maintain same AQF level. Downgrading course can cause the breach of visa cancellation. Also, you need to complete 6 months of your Principle Course to change the education provider. It is strongly suggested that you get advice from Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC) to help you through the entire process. At PFEC Global, our expert counsellors can make sure you have the smoothest journey till the end.
What types of scholarships will be available to me, and how can I apply for them?
These days, numerous Australian institutions offer educational scholarships for eligible international students, with the key focus given to candidates enrolled in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. If you would like to explore more details regarding the availability, application requirements criteria and timeline for each scholarship that might be suitable for you; it is a good idea to directly contact the institutions either calling their listed contact number, or by submitting an enquiry on their official website. Many students find it a little too much to handle the overloaded and doubtful information from the websites of many providers. Our expert counsellors are well-equipped to do this for you. Just come to visit us , and one of our best counsellors will help you find the scholarships that are best suited for you.
What work rights do the Australian Student Visa give me?
A student visa holder is completely free to work for a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight (i.e. 14 days) when their term is in session, and unlimited hours when their term is out of session.
What are the courses can lead me to PR Pathways?
Although there is no guarantee to get PR by studying any particular courses, However, courses such as Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, Cookery, Automotive are some of the very popular courses.