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Join the next generation of Materials Engineers

Discover our new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) – a contemporary degree with a focus on sustainability and societal impact.
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73 years
of the School of Materials Science and Engineering

Founded in 1952

#1
in Australia for Materials Science & Engineering

ARWU Global Ranking by Subject 2024

#1
in Australia for Materials Science

QS World Ranking by Subject 2024

About us

Materials science is essential for the future of innovation and technology. We know that the core of innovation starts with the sharing of knowledge. The foundation of research rests upon our passion to teach upcoming, bright materials science and engineering students to fulfill the needs of society.

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Materials science and engineering

Materials science and engineering is the foundation for creating high-performance materials that benefit society in many ways.

“…Of all the occupations,materials engineershave the largest projected workforce shortage
and will require the profession to increase fivefold to meet demand.”

Australian Infrastructure Workforce and Skills Supply Report

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Research & impact

The School’s research structure is outcome focused, comprising of the following societal themes that deliver significant benefits to society. These themes are supported by an enabling platform for understanding the structure-property-processing-performance nexus of materials.