Study Engineering in Australia
Design the infrastructure, products or systems for modern industries
Build practical engineering skills through industry-based learning, advanced facilities and projects that connect theory with practice
Why study Engineering at La Trobe?
La Trobe prepares you for engineering careers through industry-based learning, practical placements and advanced facilities. You’ll apply technical knowledge to real projects across civil, manufacturing, electronics, construction and computer systems engineering.
You'll be able to:
- Gain industry experience through La Trobe’s embedded Work Integrated Learning program, as well as placement, internship and capstone project options.
- Learn in advanced facilities across civil, manufacturing, electronics and computer engineering at La Trobe’s Melbourne and Bendigo campuses.
- Build technical skills in digital infrastructure, computer systems, cyber-physical technologies, advanced materials, geotechnical engineering and sustainable manufacturing.
- Apply engineering knowledge through industry-focused projects with professional engineers and partner organisations.
Top 300 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for telecommunication engineering.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Telecommunication Engineering
Top 200 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for computer science and engineering.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Computer Science & Engineering
AI-First University
We’re the first university in Victoria to partner with OpenAI, giving all students access to ChatGPT Edu in 2027.
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Where an engineering degree can take you
An engineering degree from La Trobe can prepare you for careers designing, building and improving the infrastructure, systems, products and technologies that support modern communities and industries.
The roles below are three examples of where a La Trobe engineering degree can take you, in broad fields such as civil engineering, computer engineering, manufacturing, construction, digital infrastructure and product innovation
Civil engineer
Plan, design and supervise construction projects that involve the built environment.
5-year job growth projection
+13.4%
Seek, 2026, Civil Engineer
Product designer
Use creative thought, technical skills and methodical testing to create new products.
5-year job growth projection
+21.7%
Seek, 2026, Product Designer
Computer engineer
Use expert knowledge of computers and systems engineering to plan, configure and manage computer networks.
5-year job growth projection
+27%
Seek, 2026, Computer Engineer