Department of Engineering
We are partnering with industry to produce exceptional engineers and innovative research outcomes.
Our education programs achieve excellent employment outcomes for graduates. We are also educating the next generation of regional engineers, supplying Victoria with skilled workforce capability.
Our Department is part of La Trobe's School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
High employability
87.9% of our domestic engineering undergraduates found full-time employment within four months of graduation, placing us at #2 in Victoria.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2025, Engineering (Undergraduate)
Well respected
We have a 30-year history of teaching electrical and electronics engineering.
Industry experience while you study
You’ll have opportunities for hands-on experience with our industry partners.
Find out more about Industry-Based Learning (IBL)
BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
Take the first step in an exciting career in one of the world’s most in-demand fields of engineering with La Trobe’s accredited Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours). Gain the theoretical and practical skills employers are looking for in a range of engineering settings including structural, electrical and mechanical engineering.
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Events
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
News
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Young Tall Poppy honour for La Trobe researcher
Dr Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan named a 2026 Victorian Young Tall Poppy.
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AI tool helps predict bowel cancer relapse risk
AI tool could help predict bowel cancer patients at risk of relapse.
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La Trobe Institute to amplify AI capability
La Trobe launches Institute to amplify AI capability
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