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Overview
Design and build tomorrow’s machines and systems from small scale devices to air and spacecraft, with the Master of Mechanical Engineering at Australia’s leading university.* Turn energy into power and motion, gain skills in mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and more.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Choose your path
If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Aerospace, ‘Business’, ‘Manufacturing’ or ‘Materials’, or continue without specialising.
Learn from world leading experts
Develop advanced mechanical engineering skills, guided by experts in fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics. You’ll be learning from researchers who have developed robots with a human touch, low-cost prostheses, 3D printing to create jaws and save hearts and working to improve the efficiency of aircraft.
An industry aligned curriculum
Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
An internationally recognised qualification
Open doors to engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.
World class facilities
Access cutting-edge laboratories and a heavy engineering workshop for materials testing, engine and turbine testing, wind tunnel investigations and metal forming processing.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates
Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Mechanical Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.
Study Engineering and IT: In-person Information Session
Wednesday 2 October, 6pm - 8pm
Join us on campus to learn more about our Engineering and IT programs. Hear from academics, current students and Admissions team, and get all your questions answered about entry requirements, scholarships, career paths and more.