Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year)

The University of Sydney

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Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$38025

Fee

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Discover where your strengths lie. The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) allows you to commence your studies with core subjects before transferring into your engineering stream of choice at the end of your first semester or year. You will still complete your engineering degree in the normal time (four years). The Flexible First Year Program allows you to explore different engineering disciplines before deciding upon your ultimate course of study. You will undertake a common set of units before transferring into your preferred stream. The Bachelor of Engineering Honours can be undertaken in the following streams: Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, and Software. You will be required to achieve a minimum grade point average before transferring into your desired stream. This requirement applies to the Aeronautical, Biomedical, Mechatronic and Software streams. In all streams you will undertake a mandatory 10-12 week industry placement, plant and site visits, and enjoy opportunities for the development of significant professional relationships with industry partners. An embedded honours thesis or research project will allow you to further specialise in an area of your interest. You will also have the option to complete one or more majors throughout your degree, choosing from more than 15 different options, depending on your stream. With an enormous variety of careers in innovative and emerging fields spanning the aerospace, biomedical, computing, construction, environmental, mining and telecommunications industries, the time is right to embrace a future in engineering. Further study The faculty provides a link between postgraduate students in the different Engineering disciplines, and offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to undertake challenging coursework programs and research. The faculty's postgraduate coursework and research are focused on industrial applications supported by strong fundamental research programs run by internationally recognised academics. Master of Engineering (Automation and Manufacturing Systems) Master of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) Master of Engineering (Fluids Engineering) Master of Engineering (Geomechanical Engineering) Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Master of Engineering (Risk Management) Master of Engineering (Power Engineering) Master of Engineering (Structural Engineering) Master of Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering) Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) Master of Engineering (Software)

For international students

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$57,700.00 (US$ 38,025) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Superintendents House, 160 City Road, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2008, SYDNEY, Australia

The Humanitarian High Achiever Scholarship

Value of scholarship

A$50,000.00 (US$ 33,206) a year

How to applay

You must have applied for admission before applying for this scholarship. This scholarship will be next available in 2024, subject to funding availability.

Requierments

Students must: be an international student hold asylum seeker status in Australia including one of the following visas (or equivalent) at the time of application: Bridging Visa E or A (and has made an application for a Protection Visa) Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785) Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790) have completed an Australian year 12 program (or equivalent) in the year before commencing study have been living in Australia for a minimum of 12 months before commencing study be commencing in an undergraduate course of up to four years in the fields of STEM, architecture and design, commerce (excluding economics) or pharmacy not have previously undertaken tertiary education in Australia.

About

The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is currently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world.* It is also first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability (2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings). Students come from 134 different countries to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
There are plenty of facilities to enjoy on campus, including a gym with a heated Olympic-size swimming pool and a rock climbing centre. Students can soak up some culture at the University’s art galleries and museums, grab coffee, breakfast or lunch at one of the 30 cafes and restaurants, and enjoy after-work drinks and entertainment at the on-campus bars.
All enrolled students have the opportunity to get involved in clubs and societies run by the University of Sydney Union (USU). There are more than 200, ranging from sports clubs to language and cultural groups. Students can also establish their own clubs, with support from USU.
There are many support services available to students, including disability services, careers advisers, a confidential counselling service, health service, and financial assistance office. When it comes to studying, students have access to the largest academic library in the southern hemisphere. It spans over 11 locations and holds more than 5.2 million books, journals and ebooks.
It is possible for students to expand their career opportunities through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the University’s 270 overseas programs.

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