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.
- ✓ 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.
Same field, different universities
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANU ★ This programme | 🇦🇺 Australia | Bachelor's | 4 years | AU$48,720 |
| Penn State (Mech Eng) QS #82 | 🇺🇸 USA | Bachelor's | 4 years | $43,500 |
| Imperial (Mech Eng) QS #2 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 1 year | £40,400 |
| RWTH Aachen QS #99 | 🇩🇪 Germany | Bachelor's | 3 years | €0 (fees/sem) |
What you'll need
| Academic | 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 | |
Missing physics or short on the ATAR? Foundation and diploma pathways lead into ANU engineering — your counsellor will map the right route.
Core areas
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
Application timeline
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 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at leading Australian universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited during scheduled breaks — Canberra's government and defence sectors offer strong internship options.
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.
Student-visa financial requirement: A$29,710/year living costs in addition to tuition and travel — via bank statements or approved evidence.
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) | |
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."
"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."
Frequently asked questions
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