Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design, manufacturing, and operational processes of anything that moves, from the tiniest, simplest micro-particles to the largest, most complex spacecraft and everything in between.

EIT’s School of Mechanical Engineering will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry.

Student in EIT’s School of Mechanical Engineering gain in-depth knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, manufacturing, computer-aided design (CAD) drafting, fluid flow, aerodynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics, condition monitoring, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lubrication, mechanics of machines, pumps, compressors, turbine drives, seals, finite element method and professional engineering management.

Why Mechanical Engineering?

We discuss how to become a mechanical engineer and why here.

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)


This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as a mechanical engineering technologist. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest mechanical engineering technologies. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Years Full-Time
Course Type
  • Bachelors
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026

Doctor of Engineering


Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026

Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering


Designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
29 June 2026

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)


The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) will provide students with the requisite skills in mechanical engineering technology and maintenance to take advantage of the growing demands of the industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 12 Months
Course Type
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Graduate Diploma
Intake Dates
29 June 2026

On-Campus – Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)


This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as a mechanical engineering technologist. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest mechanical engineering technologies. Learn more


Location
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • Bachelors
  • On-Campus Mechanical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Years Full-Time
Course Type
  • Bachelors
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
27 July 2026

On-Campus – Doctor of Engineering


Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more


Location
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
Intake Dates
27 July 2026