Department of Engineering
We are partnering with industry to produce exceptional engineers and innovative research outcomes.
Our industry-led education program achieves excellent overall employment outcomes for graduates.
World-class engineering research
Our research in civil engineering is top-rated nationally and rated 'well above world standard.'
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Well respected
We have a 30-year history of teaching electrical and electronics engineering.
High employability
95.2 per cent of our engineering undergraduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, ComparED: Engineering (Undergraduate)
Engineering and IT Showcase
The Engineering and IT Showcase features our most outstanding student projects, delivered in partnership with industry and government agencies.
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Events
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 04 August 10:00am
News
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Degree supports skilled migrant engineers
New course helps skilled migrant engineers upskill for the Australian job market
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Celebrating the future of engineering
On International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate the future of the industry
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Nature-inspired antibacterial materials
Researchers are developing human-made materials that mimic surface microstructures found in nature
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more