Engineering

Transform your ideas into innovations.

The biggest unknown isn't what technology can do. It's what you'll create with it.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI and automation, the ability to create solutions that serve humanity will be crucial. From designing life-saving medical devices to developing sustainable energy systems, engineers create technology that works for everyone.

At UQ, engineering students apply science and imagination to solve big problems and build a smarter, more sustainable world.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Choose from either chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronic or software engineering.

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology

Gain advanced skills in established and emerging engineering disciplines and combine life sciences theory, specialised practical training and entrepreneurial thinking.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering

This 5-year program will give you an overall education in engineering and specialist knowledge in your chosen field.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Diploma in Languages

Gain a distinctive edge in the global engineering environment where demand for language and cultural capabilities is increasing.

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology

Combine a professional engineering qualification with the skills and confidence to manage a range of business and technology environments.

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Science

Combine an honours-level engineering qualification with a science degree, expanding your career opportunities across multiple industries.

Can't choose?

We have plenty of degrees to explore including dual degrees for maximum career choices.

Explore all engineering degrees

Discover your speciality

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) has a flexible first year so you can try out introductory courses from our 6 core specialisations.

Excellence in engineering

We're ranked #1 in Queensland for engineering and technology subjects.

QS World University Rankings 2025

World class education

Learn from UQ's award-winning educators, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Hear from our engineering students

I knew what I wanted to do but didn't know how to do it...engineering bridges that gap.

Samuel Gonzalz Altahona

Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Business Management

In grade 10, I attended my first engineering university program at UQ. Seeing the work of engineers in all different fields, particularly the Engineers Without Borders, solidified the idea of becoming an engineer.

Greta Hooper-Stephensen

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

During my placement with Core Resources I was able to advance my theoretical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, as well as gain valuable experience in the 'real world' side of engineering. Having the opportunity to set up an experiment, whilst simultaneously investigating ways to improve the process chemistry, economics, and scalability, was one of my favourite aspects of the placement.

Rhys Thomson

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Masters of Engineering (Chemical)