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Engineering & Technology

Engineers are classic problem-solvers, always searching for ways to improve the lives of their fellow humans. At ECU, we'll prepare you for tackling life's great challenges by developing your creative thinking skills, giving you heaps of practical experience in our fantastic labs and doing an extensive industry placement.

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Why study at ECU?

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Courses

Our courses are developed and delivered in close consultation with industry. As well as spending time in lectures and labs, your engineering course will involve up to 12 weeks of practical work experience in the engineering industry. This is a great way to kick-start your career.

Courses have a common multi-disciplinary first year and most have been professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord. This means your engineering qualification will be internationally recognised. You'll be world ready.

Engineering & Technology Disciplines

If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Engineering & Technology at ECU.

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  • Concrete Technology Lab

    Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Laboratories

    Manufacturing and Motorsports Lab

    Hydraulics Lab

    Robotics Lab

    Chemical Engineering Lab

  • Environmental Engineering and Fluid Mechanics Lab

    Electronic Systems Lab

    Sustainable Energy and Resources Lab

    Schneider Electric Instrumentation Control & Automation Lab

    Materials Engineering Lab

    Structural Mechanics Lab

  • Power Systems Lab

    Renewable Energy Lab

    Wireless Communication Lab

    Circuits and Systems Lab

Explore your options through the following media

  • Arshil Jah experience studying his Masters of Civil Engineering.

  • Your introduction to ECU's fantastic School of Engineering.

  • Professor of Petroleum Engineering Stefan Iglauer investigates climate change mitigation.

  • ECU Engineering graduate Bruna Rocha is now a Graduate Structural Engineer at AECOM, a global engineering company that connects people through roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems.

Engineering scholarships for high performers

ECU is offering scholarships valued at $20,000 to high performing Year 12 students who wish to study Engineering in 2025.

The scholarship will be paid over 4 years, $5,000 per annum, or pro-rata for part-time studies, once you become an enrolled student at ECU.

If you're studying the minimum prerequisites (Maths Methods, and, Physics or Engineering Studies or Chemistry or Maths Specialist), and you're on target to achieve an ATAR of 94 or above, you should apply now at ecu.edu.au/scholarships/engineering-excellence.

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Student stories

  • Eric Curwood

    Eric Curwood

    ECU Engineering (Mechatronics) / Technology (Motorsports) graduate and ECU Engineering PhD student

    The study experience at ECU has been amazing

    Since high school I have always wanted to be involved with the engineering profession. I attended the Open Days of the various universities and was immediately captured by both the staff and facilities at ECU. The manufacturing workshop and motorsports team are world-class and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to study at ECU.

    The greatest challenge I undertook while at university was the Technical Director position in the ECU Racing motorsports team. This was incredibly rewarding as the position allowed me to work with and manage a large group of students in completing a large-scale project.

  • Sheetal Chooramun

    Sheetal Chooramun

    ECU Instrumentation Control and Automation graduate

    My course at ECU equipped me to have a brilliant career

    ECU's competitive advantage of focussing on practical learning and experience really appealed to me. The transition from working on systems in ECU labs to working on systems at mining and rail sites was seamless and a testament to ECU's high standard of practical experience. By providing an environment where I could safely discuss, challenge and test technical concepts, ECU enabled me to develop a resilient set of technical skills that I have carried through my career.

  • Liam Lewis sitting in race car

    Liam Lewis

    ECU Motorsports/Mechanical Engineering graduate

    ECU's industry connections helped launch my career as an engineer

    I have a huge passion for motorsports, so it made sense for me to study the only motorsports course in the southern hemisphere. And before I graduated, I was able to secure an amazing opportunity with Michelin Australia.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.