Undergraduate · Honours · Engineers Australia accredited
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Australian National University
🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia · QS World #30
BEng (Hons) Mechanical & Systems
Design the machines and systems of the future at one of Australia's most prestigious research universities. ANU's flexible engineering honours lets you build a mechanical and systems focus — fully accredited, internationally recognised, and set in Australia's safe, green capital.
4 years
Full-time (Honours)
AU$48,720
Tuition / year (intl.)
Feb 2027
Next intake
IELTS 6.5
English requirement
Overview
✓ Study at a world top-30 university and Group of Eight member (QS 2026)
✓Engineers Australia accredited and Washington Accord recognised — portable worldwide
✓ Flexible honours — build a mechanical & systems focus; 2-year post-study work visa
ANU teaches engineering as a design-led, systems-thinking discipline. Rather than a single narrow stream, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) lets you develop a mechanical and systems focus — mechanics, materials, mechatronics, thermofluids and systems design — anchored by a substantial honours research or design project.
Graduates work across manufacturing, defence, energy, robotics and consulting. The honours degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord, and a 2-year post-study work visa plus skilled-migration pathways make it a strong launchpad.
ATAR 90+ (or international equivalent) with strong maths & physics
Prerequisites
Senior mathematics; physics recommended
English
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80
Pathways
Foundation / diploma routes available
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Missing physics or short on the ATAR? Foundation and diploma pathways lead into ANU engineering — your counsellor will map the right route.
What you'll study
Core areas
01 Engineering Mechanics
02 Materials & Manufacturing
03 Thermofluids
04 Mechatronics & Control
05 Systems Design
06 Honours Project
After you graduate
Career outcomes
AU$70k+
Typical graduate engineer salary
2-year 485 visa
Post-study work — extendable via master's
Sectors
Defence, energy, robotics, manufacturing
Skilled migration
Engineering on Australia's skilled lists
How to apply
Application timeline
June – September 2026
Prepare your application
Gather transcripts, take IELTS/TOEFL, and prepare your qualification documents. Your counsellor reviews everything free of charge.
September – November 2026
Submit your application
ANU assesses international applications directly. Apply early for the February 2027 intake to secure your place and scholarship consideration.
November 2026 – January 2027
Receive your offer
Offers are released as applications are assessed. Your counsellor follows up on your file and helps you compare offers.
December 2026 – January 2027
Accept & student visa
Accept your offer, receive your CoE, arrange OSHC, and apply for your subclass 500 student visa.
February 2027
Orientation & start
Arrive in Canberra for orientation and begin your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Fees & funding
Tuition fees & costs
Tuition (international)
Per annum
AU$48,720
Total degree cost
4 years (indicative)
~AU$195,000
OSHC (health cover)
Mandatory for student visa
~AU$600/yr
Student visa fee
Subclass 500
A$2,000
Scholarships
Funding you may be eligible for
ANU International Merit Scholarship
Australian National University · Merit-based
AU$10,000–$25,000
Coverage: Tuition contribution, tiered by merit
Eligibility: High-achieving international entrants
Duration: Degree length
Deadline: Automatic consideration on admission
Source: anu.edu.au scholarships, 2026
Australia Awards
Australian Government · Fully funded
Full award
Coverage: Tuition, living, flights, OSHC
Eligibility: Students from partner countries
Duration: Full programme
Deadline: Varies by country — typically April
Source: australiaawards.gov.au
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country — engineering often prioritised
Duration: Full degree
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
MPOWER Financing
International student loan · No cosigner
Available for international students at leading Australian universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work during studies
Student visa holders · Up to 48 hrs/fortnight
Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited during scheduled breaks — Canberra's government and defence sectors offer strong internship options.
Living costs
Monthly budget in Canberra
Canberra is Australia's planned capital — safe, green and compact, with lower rents than Sydney or Melbourne and one of the country's highest graduate-employment rates thanks to government and defence employers.
Rent (shared apartment)AU$900–$1,400
Food & groceriesAU$400–$600
Transport (Transport Canberra)AU$110
Health cover (OSHC)AU$50
Books & suppliesAU$60–$120
Personal & leisureAU$250–$400
Estimated totalAU$1,750–$2,650/month
Student-visa financial requirement: A$29,710/year living costs in addition to tuition and travel — via bank statements or approved evidence.
Student visa
Australian student visa requirements
Visa type
Student Visa (subclass 500)
CoE required
Confirmation of Enrolment from ANU
Application fee
A$2,000
Financial proof
A$29,710/year living + tuition + travel
Health cover
OSHC mandatory (~A$600/year)
Post-graduation
Temporary Graduate visa (485) — ~2 years (bachelor)
Student stories
Hear from our students
"ANU's flexible honours let me combine mechanical and mechatronics — my project was a robotics build I still talk about in interviews. Canberra is calm and affordable, and I landed a defence-sector internship. My counsellor guided the whole process."
FK
Faisal K.
BEng (Hons), ANU — Class of 2026 · 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
"The Washington Accord accreditation was important to me — my degree is recognised back home and worldwide. The 2-year post-study visa gave me time to gain experience before deciding my next step."
MA
Maya A.
BEng (Hons), ANU — Class of 2025 · 🇪🇬 Egypt
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does ANU offer mechanical engineering?
ANU teaches engineering through a flexible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) that lets you build a mechanical and systems focus — combining mechanics, materials, mechatronics and systems design rather than a single narrow stream. It's fully accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally under the Washington Accord.
How is ANU ranked for engineering?
ANU is ranked around #30 in the world (QS 2026) and is a member of Australia's Group of Eight research universities. Its engineering is research-led and design-focused, with strong links to government, defence and industry in Canberra.
Can I work in Australia after graduating?
Yes. Bachelor graduates qualify for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) of around 2 years, and you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying. Engineering occupations are strongly represented on Australia's skilled migration lists.
Is the honours degree accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord, so your qualification is portable internationally and meets the requirements to work as a professional engineer.
What's it like living in Canberra?
Canberra is Australia's capital — safe, green and student-friendly, with lower rents than Sydney or Melbourne and a high graduate-employment rate thanks to government and defence employers. Budget roughly AU$1,700–$2,600/month all-in.
