School of Engineering

Tackle global challenges through engineering innovation

At UWA, we empower our future engineers to change the world. Embarking on an engineering pathway at UWA not only allows you to develop logical thinking and crucial analytical skills, it prepares you for a career with a variety of highly paid vocations. To ensure our students are ready for a rapidly changing workforce, our School of Engineering has developed leading courses in close consultation with industry.

Welcome to the School of Engineering

Engineering has a vital role to play in shaping our future. From addressing climate change and the energy transition to improving healthcare, building sustainable infrastructure and advancing new technologies, engineers are at the forefront of tackling some of society’s most important challenges.

Here in the School of Engineering, we are passionate about the difference engineering can make. Through world-class education and research, we are committed to developing the knowledge, skills and innovative solutions needed to address these societal challenges and create a better future.

As an engineering student, you will learn from world-leading engineering professionals who bring their expertise, industry connections and real-world experience into the classroom. All aspects of our engineering courses at UWA have been developed in close partnership with industry, combining fundamental engineering knowledge with hands-on experience and professional skills to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. With nine specialisations to choose from, you can follow your interests and discover where engineering can take you.

Beyond the classroom, you will become part of a vibrant and supportive engineering community where you can share ideas, build lasting friendships and pursue your ambitions. With world-class facilities at EZONE UWA, active student clubs and strong industry connections, you will have opportunities to explore your interests, gain valuable experiences and develop the knowledge and connections to begin an exciting and rewarding engineering career.

Welcome to our school.

Professor Scott Draper

Our departments

Chemical Engineering

Explore the oil and gas, mineral processing, waste management and sustainable energy sectors.

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Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering

Delve into constructing major infrastructure, extracting minerals from the earth and enacting sustainable practices.

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Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Dive into the world of technology and understand how electronics work.

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Mechanical Engineering

Investigate thermo-dynamics, measurement and noise, machine components and more.

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Ranked 1st in WA and 11th in Australia for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (GRAS 2025)

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Ranked 1st in WA, 1st in Australia and 24th in the world for Marine/Ocean Engineering (GRAS 2025)

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Ranked 1st in WA and 10th in Australia for Environmental Science and Engineering (GRAS 2025)

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Ranked 1st in WA for Computer Science and Engineering (GRAS 2025)

Studying Engineering at UWA

The Engineering program at UWA has been developed with industry to equip you with the skills to succeed in your future careers. The course is built upon three core principles: Relevance, Integration and Excellence. Engineering at UWA is relevant to the contemporary world of engineering, integrates knowledge, technical capability and practical skills to create exceptional graduates.

Our courses

World-class facilities

Discover EZONE – our multimillion-dollar dedicated innovation and technological hub for engineering and mathematical science students, with flexible workspaces for collaborative learning and industry interaction.

Preparing you for industry

The School of Engineering collaborates with industry leaders to develop practical courses to prepare you for a global engineering career. Our industry panels work directly with each of our disciplines to provide an external perspective on our teaching and researching programs and ensure they align with real-life working environments.

The panels consist of corporations such as Woodside, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Chevron, as well as other smaller and diverse businesses, which certify our practices are consistent with industry and government objectives. These experts ensure UWA is keeping pace with technology changes and is up-to-date with local and global needs. This close collaboration means our industry knowledge remains relevant in a highly changing and ever-evolving profession.

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Our partners

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The Waterways Western Australia Program seeks to deliver meaningful engagement and impact within the complex landscape of community, policy makers, leaders, Traditional Owners, researchers and decision-makers in water management through:

  • Developing a body of knowledge that leads and enables meaningful conversations to protect and help our Waterways to thrive into the future, and forever
  • Facilitating stakeholder workshops nurturing co-ordinated leadership, governance, management and policy for future best practice conservation, culture and community
  • Translating the Western Australian community’s very strong connections to the State’s Waterways to impactful social, cultural, economic, and environmental outcomes
  • Developing meaningful action plans and repeatable solutions that ensure the community of collaborators leave a legacy of sustainable waterways beyond WA's 2029 Bicentenary.

For enquires, contact [email protected]

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Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, closed Thursdays 10.00 - 11.30am