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11 Best Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Australia 2026

This ranks Engineering bachelor’s degrees in Australia for 2026 across 8 universities and 20 programmes. It is for international applicants comparing where to study at undergraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

11 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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AN Australian National University logo

Australian National University

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Public University

★ 78 QS World #30 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 40,000 – AUD 54,000/yr
Founded
1946
2
US University of Sydney logo

University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Public University

★ 78 QS World #18 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr
Founded
1850
3
CU Curtin University logo

Curtin University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
5
GU Griffith University logo

Griffith University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Australian National University, University of Sydney, Curtin University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Engineering cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Engineering abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Engineering at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Engineering at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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An Engineering bachelor’s degree at these institutions is an undergraduate route into professional technical study, not a diploma or a master’s. It suits applicants who want a first degree in Engineering and need to compare options before choosing a country and university.

The universities in this group are public. Several are in major city settings, while others serve applicants looking beyond the largest metropolitan centres. Fees are published for some options and missing for others, so cost comparison needs checking programme by programme.

Before applying, confirm the exact Engineering specialisation, the annual tuition fee, entry requirements, and the campus location. Also verify whether the course leads to the outcome you want, because the degree title alone does not show the specialisation or the study load.