Why study manufacturing engineering at La Trobe?

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Advanced facilities

Work in high-tech labs for engineering, computer science and cybersecurity with 24/7 access, including a new, purpose-built engineering and technology facility at Bendigo with state-of-the-art materials fabrication and characterisation capabilities.

Find out more about our facilities.

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Leading research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our engineering research.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

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1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

Career opportunities in manufacturing engineering

Career pathways

The skills you build when you study manufacturing engineering prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Product designer
  • Defence contractor
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Supply chain manager

Future employers

Potential employers of manufacturing engineering graduates include:

  • Australian Defence Force
  • Goods importers and exporters
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Aviation companies

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