Why science and engineering at QUT?

Our international accreditation, unique courses, and strong industry and research partnerships ensure that we are one of the most highly sought after faculties in Australia. We prepare you to become part of a sought-after global workforce.

Cutting-edge courses

We work closely with industry when designing our courses to ensure we meet changing industry trends and demands, and that our students are eligible for admission to professional associations when they graduate.

Our courses

World-standard research

We’re helping to provide global solutions to significant challenges in our research areas, and have been recognised for our world-standard research in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2010 report.

Our strong collaborative partnerships with industry and government include Microsoft, SAP, Boeing, Shell and InfoSys, and our research students work alongside world-class experts in some of Australia’s key cooperative research centres and institutions.

Our research

Work experience opportunities

Our innovative Work Integrated Learning program ensures our students engage with workplaces while gaining credit towards their degree. We have student-run activities in areas including:

• formula racing
• aerospace
• international aid
• transportation
• women in engineering.

Leading industry connections

Global companies choose us to educate their professionals. We hold partnerships with world-class corporations including Royal Dutch Shell, SAP, Ausenco, Boeing Research and Technology and Cisco. We also partner with high-profile organisations such as Brisbane Airport Corporation and CSIRO through multi-million dollar joint research projects.

Industry and community

State-of-the-art facilities

We house the latest high-tech equipment and software in our laboratories and workshops, including our mechatronics lab and design fabrication lab, to provide our students with an excellent hands-on learning experience.

From 2012, our students will study in our new $230 million Science and Engineering Centre, which will integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a world leading model.

Science and engineering facilities

High-level learning support

Our support groups, staff and networks are here to help with your studies, and provide learning support throughout your course. Since 2006, we have received 10 prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) awards for teaching excellence, outstanding contributions to student learning, and programs that enhance learning.

International outlook

Take advantage of our international internships, exchange programs and short study tours to make global connections in an international industry.

We’ve forged links with key universities in Europe Asia and the Americas and over 15% of our students are international students from 52 countries.

Study overseas and exchange