Engineering & Technology
Overview
Engineering and technology is one of the most popular and respected disciplines among international students—thanks to Australia’s booming mining, infrastructure, and technology sectors. This field offers not just strong job prospects, but also high salaries, a smooth PR pathway, and tremendous societal respect.
🔍 What Engineering Involves
- Designing
- Modification
- Evaluation
- Installation
- Development
- Maintenance
- Testing
- And much more…
💡 Why Choose Engineering?
- Highest entry-level salaries among all disciplines
- Great career opportunities in Australia and abroad
- Respected and highly rewarding career path
- Easy pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
- Attractive remuneration across industries and sectors
With the job market being competitive, having experience or internship during your studies can give you an edge. Employers value skilled graduates, and engineers are often among the first choices for skilled migration visas.
Check out the engineering courses offered in Australia below 👇
📚 Engineering Qualifications
Australia offers a wide range of engineering qualifications for international students, from foundational diplomas to advanced research-based degrees. These programs are designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills needed to succeed in global engineering careers.
📚 Qualifications Offered
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- Bachelor Degree
- Graduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Masters by Research/Coursework
- Professional Doctorates
🔬 Core Engineering Subjects
- Engineering and Sustainability
- Electrical Energy and Measurements
- Dynamics of Machinery
- Electrical Circuits
- Industrial Electronics
- Introduction to Electronics
- Systems and Transformers
- Instrumentation and Control
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Stress Analysis
- Design of Machine Elements
- Automatic Control
- Advanced Power Systems Analysis
Whether you’re starting with a diploma or diving into a postgraduate research degree, there’s a tailored engineering pathway for every ambition. These programs not only prepare students for technical roles but also for leadership positions in engineering firms, research centers, and government agencies.
🛠️ Professional Year Program – Engineering
The Professional Year (PY) in Engineering is a structured program developed by Engineering Education Australia (EEA) in collaboration with Engineers Australia. It’s specifically designed for international engineering graduates in Australia, helping bridge the gap between study and employment.
📌 Program Overview
- Duration: 44 weeks total
- 32 weeks of coursework
- 12 weeks of hands-on internship
- Delivered by EEA – the training division of Engineers Australia
- Includes membership with Engineers Australia and access to their learning platform
🎯 Key Benefits
- Boosts employability and prepares graduates for Australian workplaces
- Provides real-world training and practical exposure through internship
- Enhances communication, teamwork, and cultural understanding in a professional setting
- Earns 5 extra points towards the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa under the DIBP points test
This program is ideal for international students who have completed an engineering degree in Australia and want to enhance their professional skills while strengthening their pathway to permanent residency.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Offer letter from the selected university or institution
- A valid passport
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support the duration of the course
- Evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- All other documents required by the Department of Home Affairs
- Note: Eligibility requirements may vary depending on your academic and personal profile
📘 English Entry Requirement
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 58–64 (with no communicative skill below 50)
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: Score of 100 (with a minimum of 20 in each module)
🇦🇺 Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency – Engineering
Engineering professions are highly sought-after in Australia and are consistently listed on the
Skilled Occupations List (SOL) and the
Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL). Common roles include:
- Civil Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
To secure Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia, applicants must go through an assessment by a recognized authority designated for work sponsorship or migration.
🎓 Professional Year Program (PY)
- Recognized by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)
- Improves employability and practical skills of international graduates
- Grants 5 extra points on the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa points test
📌 ANZSCO Code: 263311 – Telecommunications Engineer
Role: Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices, and products.
🛂 Visa Options (As Per MLTSSL)
- 🟢 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
- 🟢 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
- 🟢 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- 🟢 407 – Training visa (subclass 407)
- 🟢 485 – Temporary Graduate (Graduate Work stream)
- 🟢 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) – Family or State nominated
- 🟢 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage – Medium Term Stream
- 🟢 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
🔧 Specialisation Example:
Signals Officer (Army) – New Zealand
