School of Engineering

School of Engineering

At the School of Engineering, we are recognised for our work-relevant education programs, excellent research facilities, creative real-world project work and robust relations with local and international industry leaders.

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Welcome to RMIT's School of Engineering

The School has achieved significant successes across different application areas and industry sectors. These successes place us at the pinnacle of science and technology institutions in Australia and overseas.

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Our teaching areas

Industry

Industry partnership and engagement is a core activity of the School of Engineering and the wider RMIT community.

About industry engagement

The School of Engineering is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our vast and growing industry partnerships.

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Engineering industry experience placement program

The engineering experience placement program is a cornerstone of RMIT University’s approach to industry-relevant education and training.

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Engineering Capstone Projects

Final year engineering students undertake a Capstone Project with industry that provides an authentic problem solving engineering experience.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Industry partners are invited to invest in a wide range of exciting sponsorship opportunities with the School of Engineering including exhibitions, academic prizes, and our Formula SAE Racing Teams.

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Research

Research

Research

The School of Engineering is renowned for world-class research outcomes, excellent research facilities and robust partnerships with local and international industry leaders.
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Research areas

Research areas

With internationally-recognised researchers and facilities, the School of Engineering has expertise across a wide range of technical areas.
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Postgraduate research

Postgraduate research

The School of Engineering supports an active industry-based research program with state-of-the-art research facilities.
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News

Outdoor workshop for SydWest seniors and RMIT students at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Sydney.

Australian-first humanitarian engineering program expanded until 2030
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New funding will support an Australian-first project that brings together engineering students and diverse communities in search of solutions. 

Bird's eye view of the coffee concrete footpath being laid along a busy road in Pakenham. Credit: Pete Glenane, HiVis Pictures

Coffee concrete makes its debut in a major infrastructure project
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An innovation developed at RMIT University has been used for the first time in a major infrastructure project, being laid into a footpath along a busy road in Pakenham as part of Victoria’s Big Build.

Dr Jeff Lee with a flat-pack tube. Credit: Will Wright, RMIT

New origami-inspired system turns flat-pack tubes into strong building materials
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Engineers at RMIT University have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials.

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RMIT researcher takes top spot at Engineers Australia awards
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Professor Chun-Qing Li was awarded the 2024 Victoria Professional Engineer of the Year Award for his outstanding research and leadership.

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Events

The School of Engineering supports a number of major events each year which celebrates the success of our students and staff.

EnGenius

EnGenius

Showcasing engineering solutions
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School of Engineering Prize Ceremony

School of Engineering Prize Ceremony

The annual School of Engineering Prize Ceremony recognises excellence in studies and academic achievement.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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