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Your QUT technical engineering guide

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Advanced manufacturing

Best suited to engineers with a background in chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, mechatronics, or medical engineering, among others.

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management

Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, computer and software systems, electrical, electronics, industrial automation, instrument control, mechatronics, or robotics engineering.

Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Renewable energy

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, medical, process, or renewable power engineering.

Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

Sustainable infrastructure

Best suited to engineers with a background in civil, electrical, environmental, hydrology, mechanical, or transport engineering. Urban and regional planning professionals, or those with a science or mathematics background may also be suited.

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

Engineering in Australia and the world

Specialist engineers in Australia are in high demand with 24% of all engineering roles vacant. Globally, this trend continues. AI and machine learning specialists, environmental engineers, and renewable energy engineers are all listed in the top 15 fastest-growing jobs globally between 2025-2030. Our specialist engineering courses are designed to directly meet the demand for advanced manufacturing, robotics, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure engineers now and into the future.

24% of engineering roles in Australia are vacant

Engineers Australia 2025

Three of the top 15 fastest-growing jobs are in engineering

World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025

A$100-$140K typical salary in Australia

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Brisbane is transforming

The way we approach engineering is changing across the globe. Brisbane, and Australia more broadly, are undergoing a transformation. We are actively building sustainable engineering practices into the way we build cities and infrastructure and develop manufacturing and automation processes.

A$120 billion invested

Australia has committed to investing A$120 billion in infrastructure projects over the next 10 years (Queensland Government, Department of Energy and Public Works). This includes A$3.4 billion in venue infrastructure projects across Queensland in preparation for Brisbane 2032 (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts).

2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games

Brisbane is undergoing an infrastructure transformation in preparation for hosting the climate-positive 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The games has generated a significant pipeline of construction, trade and investment opportunities as well as a growth in sustainable infrastructure demands (Budget 2023-24: Ministers for the Department of Infrastructure).

Doubling circularity

Australia aims to double its circularity by 2035, representing a profound transformation to how we use, reuse and regenerate resources (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 2024).

Addressing complex, real-world challenges

'At QUT, our assessments are relevant to real-world applications. For example, in the Advanced Transport Modelling unit, we constructed a simulation model and addressed the constraints impacting traffic flow in the Red Bank Plains corridor in Brisbane. One of our tutors completed a comparable activity for the council and submitted a similar report while employed in industry. The model we made aligned with actual requirements and work specifications in the real world. This emphasis on practical application guarantees that graduates are thoroughly equipped to address complex, real-world challenges.'

Anjan Roy, Bangladesh
Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

Find your specialty

Advanced manufacturing

Combine manufacturing efforts to get the most sustainable output. Design, optimise and improve modern manufacturing systems with new technologies that are coming into the market every day.

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management

Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence

Build deep expertise in robotics and AI, enhanced by data analytics and extended industry projects. Graduate ready for advanced technical and leadership roles in intelligent systems and automation.

Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Renewable energy

Experience hands-on learning in specialised renewable energy labs, and use purpose-built software to work on real-time power simulations. Complete a real-world project alongside our industry partners.

Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

Sustainable infrastructure

Learn to forecast infrastructure problems and provide smart, cost effective and environmentally responsible solutions that support a sustainable society.

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

Why study engineering at QUT?

Our engineering courses are focused on the future and are designed to meet industry demands. They are built upon the engineering principles of net zero impacts, human-centric design, artificial intelligence and sustainability. You’ll graduate with a highly-regarded technical degree in areas of high demand: robotics and AI, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy or sustainable infrastructure.

No. 1 robotics research institution in Australia

The Australian Research Magazine 2026

Top 75 in the world for energy science and engineering

ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

No. 34 in the world for transport science and technology

ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

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You can submit your application for a specialist master degree in engineering today.

Applications are open now to start as soon as February 2027.

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Find your specialty

Advanced manufacturing

Best suited to engineers with a background in chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, mechatronics, or medical engineering, among others.

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management

Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, computer and software systems, electrical, electronics, industrial automation, instrument control, mechatronics, or robotics engineering.

Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Renewable energy

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, medical, process, or renewable power engineering.

Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

Sustainable infrastructure

Best suited to engineers with a background in civil, electrical, environmental, hydrology, mechanical, or transport engineering. Urban and regional planning professionals, or those with a science or mathematics background may also be suited.

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

Find your specialty

Advanced manufacturing

Best suited to engineers with a background in chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, mechatronics, or medical engineering, among others.

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics

Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management

Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, computer and software systems, electrical, electronics, industrial automation, instrument control, mechatronics, or robotics engineering.

Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Renewable energy

Best suited to engineers with a background in aerospace, chemical, computer and software systems, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, medical, process, or renewable power engineering.

Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

Sustainable infrastructure

Best suited to engineers with a background in civil, electrical, environmental, hydrology, mechanical, or transport engineering. Urban and regional planning professionals, or those with a science or mathematics background may also be suited.

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

Our world-leading academics

Associate Professor Sara Couperthwaite

Associate Professor Sara Couperthwaite is leading a project with QUT, Lava Blue and the Innovative Manufactuing CRC to produce high purity alumina (HPA) from kaolin clay, an abundant natural and unconventional resource.

Learn from Australia’s top robotics experts

QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026). We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institute for the seventh consecutive year (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).

Associate Professor David Holmes

Associate Professor David Holmes is a leader in electric and autonomous vehicle systems design, manufacture, implementation, testing and research. He’s currently collaborating with BMW as they implement Industry 5.0 practices in their manufacturing operations in Germany.

Quality education and excellent facilities

'The professors and staff at QUT are kind and nice. Whenever I have a question related to my study, I can always ask and get a good explanation that actually helps me with what I want to know. I used the engineering faculty support to ask about my internship, and I received very helpful advice on how to apply for one and suggestions on how to find it. I recommend QUT to others because the university provides quality education and excellent facilities.'

Phunika Jianudomdet, Thailand
Master of Renewable Energy with Data Analytics

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Connecting technology with sustainability

'QUT's strong focus on practical education, technology-driven learning, and innovative teaching really stood out to me. This course has given me the chance to reconnect with my academic interest in water engineering and link it with my growing passion for technology and sustainability.'

Victor Jesus Nuñez Vicente, Peru
Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics

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Data analytics or project management

Pair your engineering degree with data analysis or project management. Whichever you choose, the skills you develop will complement the knowledge you gain within your specialist engineering discipline. Analytical thinking and resource management and operations are both listed as top 20 skills on the rise globally (World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025), so you will be prepared to succeed in your engineering career now and into the future.

Data analytics will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions. The project management stream will see you gain valuable experience in managing constraints in time, cost, and quality, as well as social, political and environmental challenges.

The Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course at QUT includes specialised data analytics units and industry projects where you will develop skills in both areas.

The Sunshine State

'A major factor that attracted our family to study in Brisbane was the climate in Queensland. True to its nickname, "The Sunshine State", Queensland, and specifically Brisbane, offers ideal weather for anyone who enjoys plenty of sunshine. Brisbane is not overly large yet it's incredibly convenient, and the people in Brisbane are known for their friendliness and warm welcome. This perfectly matched the preferences of my family of four.'

Purevdorj Ochirbat
Project management graduate