Schools - The University of Sydney

We comprise seven schools that collaborate together to drive better innovative outcomes in the fields of engineering, computer science and project management.

Explore our schools

School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

We conduct teaching and research excellence across the areas of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering and mechatronic engineering.

School of Biomedical Engineering

With core strengths in tissue and neural engineering, nanomaterials and addressing chronic disease, we're improving lives through innovative biotechnology solutions that redefine what's possible within the healthcare industry.

School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

With a focus on food, energy, health, water and the environment we engage with industry, government and the community to support researchers and educate aspiring engineers, as they endeavour to solve today’s pressing issues.

School of Civil Engineering

We're providing education and research excellence in the areas of structural engineering, geomechanics, wind and environmental engineering, transportation and humanitarian engineering.

School of Computer Science

We're committed to providing research and education excellence in all areas related to computer science and technological innovation.

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

We undertake research across a broad range of electrical engineering fields with emphasis on future energy networks, wireless communications, computer engineering, software engineering, photonics and the Internet of Things.

School of Project Management

We're the world’s first entity that offers a full suite of research and educational offerings in projects, spanning project initiation and delivery, project governance, the application of new technologies to projects and project leadership in complex systems.

Our schools are top performing

2nd in Australia and 38th globally for computer science and information systems (QS Subject Rankings 2026)

2nd in Australia and 45th globally for civil engineering (Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)

3rd in Australia and 47th globally for electrical and electronic engineering (QS Subject Rankings 2026)

47th in the world for mechanical engineering (US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2025-2026)