Quoting the much-revered physicist Albert Einstein, “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been”, one can say that engineers are creators whose contributions to the society are immense and deferential. From the several branches of engineering, the most popular in Australia are:

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Duration: 4 Years

Average Tuition Fee: AUD 35,000-45,000 per year

A diverse branch of engineering, Mechanical Engineering applies the knowledge of design, construction, and the use of machines for the creation and development of mechanical systems for the entire humankind.

Top Australian universities for bachelors in Australia you can apply at are:

• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
• Deakin University, Burwood
• The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
• Macquarie University, Sydney
• Federation University, Ballarat
• Monash University, Melbourne
• The University of Sydney, Sydney
• Victoria University (VU), Melbourne
• The University of Melbourne, Melbourne

Popular sectors that offer jobs to desirable graduates in this field are:

• Nanotechnology
• Mining systems and processes
• Robotics and automation
• Transportation
• Software engineering
• Aerospace systems and flight control
• Telecommunications
• Medical systems
• Environmental pollution control
• Manufacturing systems and processes
• Bioengineering
• Computing
• Process industry
• Manufacturing industry

Duration: 4 Years

Average Tuition Fee: AUD 33,000-39,500 per year

If the designs and construction of roads, canals, dams, bridges, etc. have always fascinated you, pursuing the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering should be your sure-shot selection. To undertake this course in Australia, consider the following top universities:

• The University of Newcastle, Callaghan
• La Trobe University, Melbourne
• The University of Melbourne, Melbourne
• The University of Sydney, Sydney
• RMIT University, Melbourne
• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
• Deakin University, Burwood
• The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
• Victoria University (VU), Melbourne
• University of Wollongong, Wollongong
• Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Melbourne

Post the completion of the course, you can find a job as a Civil Engineer, Materials and Testing Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation and Highway Engineer, etc. in any of the following:

• Construction and mining companies
• Municipal councils
• Engineering and infrastructure sector
• Banks
• Airport and harbour authorities
• Project management

• Charles Darwin University
• The University of Sydney, Sydney
• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
• Victoria University, Melbourne
• La Trobe University, Melbourne
• Griffith University, Gold Coast
• The University of Newcastle, Callaghan
• The University of Melbourne, Melbourne
• Macquarie University, Sydney
• Federation University Australia, Ballarat
• Deakin University, Burwood
• Monash University, Melbourne
• RMIT University, Melbourne
• University of Tasmania
• Swinburne University of Technology

• Software, hardware and games companies
• Technology consultancies
• Telecoms companies
• IT services providers
• Retailers
• Banks and other finance organisations
• Engineering companies
• Public sector

• University of Canberra, Canberra
• Charles Darwin University
• Southern Cross University, Lismore
• University of Newcastle, Callaghan
• Macquarie University, Sydney
• The University of Sydney, Sydney
• Griffith University, Gold Coast
• Australian National University, Canberra
• RMIT University, Melbourne
• Monash University, Melbourne

• Employment relations
• Banking
• Human resource management
• Advertising and tourism
• International management
• Logistics and supply network management
• Finance
• Public relations
• Management
• Marketing
• Sustainable enterprise
• Consultancy companies
• Government departments and authorities
• Agriculture
• Telecommunications

Duration: 3 Years

Average Tuition Fee: AUD 10,754-35,190 per year

One strong reason to pursue a course in Aviation from Australia is the inclusion of specialized facilities and services in the curriculum. A list of esteemed Australian universities that entertain students with a dream to join the aviation industry is given below.

• RMIT University, Melbourne
• Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne
• University of New South Wales (UNSW), Kensington
• Griffith University, Queensland
• University of Southern Queensland (UNSQ), Queensland

After the completion of your studies in aviation, you can become an Aviation Safety Research and Data Analyst, an Aviation Accident Investigator, Airline Pilot and Flight Crew member, an Aviation Planner, a Flight Controller, a Flight Attendant, or join the Avionics Maintenance and Repair department.

Duration: 3 Years

Average Tuition Fee: AUD 26,200-29,000

Students with medical background who want to choose a noble profession must settle down on the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme. Develop and practice your skills in Australia, which is evolving with changes in the healthcare industry.

The following esteemed Australian universities offer the programme to international students:

• RMIT University, Melbourne
• Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
• Griffith University, Gold Coast
• Federation University Australia, Ballarat
• Charles Darwin University, Casuarina
• Flinders University, Adelaide
• James Cook University, Townsville City
• The University of Newcastle, Callaghan

Post attaining your degree, you can secure a job in any of the following popular sectors:

• Community and public health
• Acute public and private hospitals
• Specialty support services
• Aged care nursing
• Mental health nursing