Develop the skills you want - and industry needs.
Earn a specialised, interest-based skill-set with a Master of Engineering from the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Study at the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Study a Master of Engineering
Get the specialised knowledge, advanced technical skills, and professional experience to forge a career in modern engineering with an interdisciplinary master degree from ANU.
Our Engineering Programs
There are five programs offered within the Master of Engineering degree – allowing you to develop in-depth knowledge and experience in your key interest area.
At ANU, you can also go beyond a traditional master degree and supplement your specialisations by electives from across the University. You might want to choose courses in complementary areas such as energy policy, law and economics or you may wish to extend your technical knowledge in related areas such as computer networking, data analytics, computer vision and robotics.
“Along with my regular coursework, ANU offers courses that are specifically designed for professional development...helping me become more familiar with what the job market will be like when I’ve graduated and I start my professional career."
– Jonathan Ward, Master of Engineering in Photonics
Master of Engineering in
Mechatronics
Prepare for a career in the rapidly-growing fields of mechatronics, robotics and automation, computer vision and intelligent systems.
Specialist courses in control systems, advanced control systems, computer vision, robotics, embedded systems, data analytics, grid integration and industrial energy efficiency.
Master of Engineering in
Digital Systems & Telecommunications
Information engineering is at the heart of modern digital systems. Areas of application include microelectronic systems, communication networks, computer vision, audio and acoustic signal processing.
Specialist courses in signal processing, engineering statistics, wireless communications, embedded systems and information theory.
Master of Engineering in Photonics
Join the rapidly-growing field of photonics and optoelectronics. Photonics professionals work across a wide range of industries including research and development, telecommunications, sensing and remote detection, and biomedical diagnostics.
Specialist courses in optical physics, fibre optic communications, optical sensing, biophotonics, optical instrumentation for astronomy, and photovoltaics.
Master of Engineering in
Renewable Energy
The renewable energy industry is expanding rapidly, and career opportunities in this rewarding area are growing.
Specialist courses in solar, wind, and other renewable technologies, utility-scale systems design, grid integration and energy efficiency.
Master of Engineering in
Electrical Engineering
Gain advanced knowledge and join an evolving field where innovative thinkers are required to configure new ideas and pave the way in electronics.
Specialist courses are offered in power systems, renewable energy, telecommunications systems and mechatronic systems.
Did you know?
If you completed an undergraduate engineering degree at ANU or another Australian university, you may be eligible for credit up to the equivalent of 1 year’s fulltime study
Why study a master degree in engineering at ANU?
Interdisciplinary, dynamic — at the ANU Research School of Engineering, you will conduct world-leading research and join a vibrant student cohort.
- It’s research intensive - undertake innovative work that will help propel you into a successful career in engineering
- The focus is on you - the small and highly integrated nature of the School means you will have direct access to a dynamic and cross-disciplinary environment with leading academics
- The networks are vast - the School has built an extensive network of collaboration with educational institutes and industries in Europe, the Asia Pacific, and United States
- You will be on the forefront of innovation - key technology developed within the School provides flagship infrastructure for Australian industry and academia
Engineering and Computing at ANU: Internships, industry experience and employability
Date & time: Wednesday 13 November 2019, 5-6pm
Join us for a live webinar with insights on gaining industry experience while you are studying at ANU, and getting job-ready for future opportunities in Australia.
Electrical engineering at ANU: webinar
Date & time: Thursday 21 November 2019, 5-6pm
Join us for this online webinar to learn more about our new Electrical Engineering degree.
Meet our students
International Students at ANU
At the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, we have a number of scholarships available for International Students to help with the cost of your studies. The value of the scholarships vary between AUD 5,000 – AUD 25,000.
All of the CECS scholarships are still open for applications. If you are a student with exceptional academic merit and if your application to be admitted to the degree is successful, we will contact you with a scholarship offer.
Connect with us
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian National University acknowledges, celebrates and pays our respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people of the Canberra region and to all First Nations Australians on whose traditional lands we meet and work, and whose cultures are among the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
