A Faculty That Delivers!

The University of Newcastle's Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment is one of the leading faculties of its kind in Australia. Our graduates are innovative, resourceful, creative, are among the best in Australia and are actively recruited by industry all over the world.

…And Here's Why….

Our Students:

have access to state of the art facilities.
are given the opportunity to broaden their career opportunities and skill base by studying a combined degree i.e. study the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Business at the same time.
are actively encouraged to internationalise their degree by participating in the University's exchange program.

Our Staff:

We have high quality teaching staff from around the world
They are enthusiastic with many still maintaining an active role in industry
Many are known nationally and internationally for their outstanding research, putting them at the cutting edge of their field.

Our Faculty:

has a reputation that attracts students from around the world
generates some $10 million annually for research and research training
has a consistent research record that places us amongst the best in Australia

Industrial Design - student project for the future

Our Programs:

many of our programs are internationally accredited
are rigorous and challenging and benefit in their development and delivery from a high level of involvement with industry and the professions.
Integrated Problem Based Learning (IPBL) is used in our architecture and building programs (and a variation of it in industrial design). Its relevance and success in professional preparation is such that our graduates are regarded as among the best in the country

Our focus as a centre of learning is on understanding and shaping the world in which we live, improving the way people do things and finding smart solutions for society's problems.