Bachelor of Engineering is a 4 years professional course. In Australia, it is available as 8 years part-time course and 6 years sandwich course where a period of professional placement is considered as a part of the course. Most of the engineering courses are project-based in Australia.
The course offers practical and industry experience to make students job-ready when they graduate. You will learn to think beyond the boundaries and deliver sustainable, creative solutions to complex technical problems. The course is specialized in one of the fields of Engineering.
Different Fields of Engineering
The bachelor of engineering course will provide you practical and problem-solving skills needed to become an Engineer in one of the disciplines of engineering. The various common disciplines of engineering are:
1. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
In this field of engineering, you will learn about Civil Construction, Sustainable Infrastructure, Water Resources, Surveying, Transportation, Computer-aided Design (CAD), Structures (bridges, towers, buildings, etc), Geotechnical, and so on.
2. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
In this field of engineering, you will learn about Motor Engines, Transport, Power Generation, Mining, Material Processing, Manufacturing, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration System, and so on.
3. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)
In this field of engineering, you will learn about Electronic and Electrical systems, System modeling, Microcontrollers, Digital design, Machine intelligence, IoT, Image Processing, Audio Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, and so on.
4. Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science/Software Engineering)
In this field of engineering, you will learn about Computer Science Fundamentals (Data Structures and Algorithms), Software analysis, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Languages, Databases, Computer Architectures, Computer Networks, and so on.
6. Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering)
In this field of engineering, you will learn to Design Aircraft, Develop Propulsion Systems (machines that are required to push rockets upwards), Research New Materials, Test New Engines, Develop Spacecraft, Build Drones, and so on.
7.Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
In this field of engineering, you will learn about Environment Preservation, Pollution, Develop Sustainable Solutions using Engineering Processes, Energy, Hydrogeology, Solving Environment Challenges, and so on.
Besides this, there are many more fields of engineering. To know more about other fields, visit the Bachelor of Engineering.
Course Details
The engineering degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. This means the degree will be recognized in 17 countries.
It has a flexibility of the common first year. During the first year, students from all disciplines will study the common core subjects. The core subjects might be different according to universities. However, it remains similar in most of the case. The subjects include Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Professional Engineering Practice, Engineering Design.
Besides the core subjects, students are asked to choose a number of electives subjects. The elective subjects include,
- Introduction of Civil Engineering
- Introduction of Mechanical Engineering
- Introduction of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and so on
These elective subjects allow students to explore the different fields of engineering and will help them to decide which field of engineering they want to specialize in.
From the second year, students will learn about specialized courses in one of the fields (based on your choice).
The course requires in-person attendance. That is, you have to attend the classes and meet the attendance criteria. The attendance criteria will vary based on the university.
During the final year of your course, you will be asked to build a capstone project. The capstone project will determine the knowledge and skills you gained throughout the course. So, students should take time and make their final year project original and relevant to their course.
Intake
For this course, two of the major intakes are,
- July
- February
Requirements to enroll in Engineering
To apply for this course, you have to fulfill certain criteria. This criterion ensures that you are eligible to take the course. You have to fulfill two major requirements.
Academic Requirements
For admission in any university, you must meet the minimum academic requirement for this course. The academic requirements may be different in different universities. However, in most of the university, you need to have a higher secondary certificate with 65% marks overall. And, you need to have a background in Science and Mathematics.
English Language Requirement
Since the overall course and assessments are based on English, you need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. The minimum test score may differ based on the university. However, in most of the university, the test score is,
- IELTS: Overall score of 6 with no less than 6 in each band
- TOEFL (internet-based): Overall score of 69 with no score less than 21 in writing
- TOEFL: (paper-based): Overall score of 550 with no score less than 4.5 in writing
- PTE: Overall score of 50 with no score less than 50 in each skill
Course Duration
The overall course duration is 4-years full time. However, it is available as 8 years part-time course and 6 years sandwich course where a period of professional placement is considered as a part of the course.
Different Universities and their Tuition Fees
Engineering is quite a popular course in most of the Australian Universities. Based on your requirements, you can choose any university you like. However, the overall cost of the program is one of the major factors while deciding the university.
Before choosing any university, it is a good idea to always compare the tuition fees of different universities. This might help you to choose the university based on your budget.
Here is a list of course fees of some popular universities providing bachelor of Engineering courses in different disciplines in Australia. If you could not find the details about the university of your choice, you can visit the official site of the university.
| University | Estimated Tuition Fees (AUD) |
| Victoria University | 16,750 per semester |
| University of Technology Sydney | 183,546 total |
| La Trobe University | 35,000 per year |
| Monash University | 46,000 per year |
| Deakin University | 35,200 per year |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | 37,440 per year |
| Western Sydney University | 33,000 per year |
| University of Adelaide | 43,000 per year |
| Macquarie University | 38,800 per year |
| Flinders University | 39,400 per year |
| Federation University | 28,800 per year |
| Central Queensland University | 32,820 per annum |
Additional Expenses
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay for textbooks, Overseas Student Health Cover, student services and amenities fee, and other course materials.
The Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory for every student enrolling in Australian universities. It can be arranged by the university if you pay during the enrollment. Or, you can purchase it from any approved insurer. To get the list of approved insurers, visit Health Insurers.
Living Cost
Apart from the cost of academics, students need to consider the expenditure on other requirements such as hostel and meals, transportation, personal expenses, insurance, and so on.
The living cost varies depending upon the lifestyle of the students. According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the 12-month living costs are:
- For students: AUD 21,000
- Partners coming with you: AUD 7,362
- For a child coming with you: AUD 3,152
The living cost is usually higher in places like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc.
Scholarships
Every year each university provides multiple scholarships that worth millions of AUD to international students. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship and the amount of scholarship may vary based on the course.
Australia Awards Scholarships
This scholarship provides an opportunity for Nepali students to undertake full-time undergraduate courses at different Australian universities. To know more, visit Australian Awards Scholarships.
How to Apply?
Once you have decided to pursue a bachelor of engineering in Australia, you should select university of your choice. While choosing a university, you should consider the fees, entry requirements, fees, and course structure provided by the university. Make sure all those match your requirements. And, always shortlist more than 1 university. And apply to all universities.
Now that you have decided the university of your choice, you can either apply through the online portal provided by the university itself or you can apply through the agents (registered consultancies) present inside Nepal.
Every university will ask for all the required documents during the application process. So, you need to send all the documents along with the application.
Required Documents:
- Academic Transcripts
- Translation of academic transcripts if original documents are not in English
- Passport
- English Language Test Score
The application process is completely free of cost. However, if you wish to take help from consultancies and agents, they will charge you some amount.
Why Bachelor of Engineering in Australia?
The engineering degree from Australia is recognized all around the world. Engineers are in demand both in Australia and internationally. According to Glassdoor, the average salary of an engineer in Australia is 88,344 AUD per year.
According to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, 5 academic institutions are ranked among the top 50 institutions for engineering and technology. The course provided in Australian universities is practical based and industry standard. It will help you build excellent analytical, technical, and imaginative skills.
You will be able to create solutions to real-world problems. This makes students job-ready when they graduate. And, due to the high demand for engineers in Australia, students studying engineering are more likely to get jobs in Australia.
Engineers Australia
Those who complete the course are eligible for membership in Engineers Australia. All the undergraduate engineering courses are accredited by Engineers Australia. It is the largest network of engineering and technology professionals in Australia. Once accredited by Engineers Australia, you will be eligible to work outside of Australia.
Final Words
Engineers are considered the problem solver. This is because of the contributions of engineers in every field. From developing spacecraft to planning environment conservation, engineers are in demand. Due to this huge scope, engineering is one of the popular courses not only in Australia and Nepal but all around the world.
