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School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Solutions for the future built on 130 years of scholarship

We conduct world-renowned research and teaching in the areas of aerospace, mechanical and mechatronic engineering. We set the benchmark for the education of future engineers in these fields.

We are one of Australia's premier engineering schools with an international reputation built on more than 130 years' experience.

Our school is home to some of Australia’s most prominent research institutues amd centres in the fields of aerospace, mechanical and mechatronic engineering, including:

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Aeronautical engineering (undergraduate course)

Understand the design, production, testing and maintenance of aircraft and their systems, including conventional fixed-wing aircraft, spacecraft and drones.

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Mechanical engineering (undergraduate course)

From fighter jets, space vehicles and car engines to lifts and air conditioners, learn the design aspects to transform the use of machines across a range of innovative and emerging industries.

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Mechatronic engineering (undergraduate course)

Combine various engineering disciplines to understand the technology underpinning robotics, autonomous systems, automated manufacturing and intelligent microprocessor-based technologies.

Space engineering (undergraduate course)

Our space engineering major is designed to promote a high level of understanding of theory and practice in field of astronautics. Key areas of study include orbital mechanics, space vehicles, satellite design, ground station infrastructure, space avionics and space robotics.

Engineering (postgraduate courses)

Hone your management skills and strengthen your technical expertise with a Master of Engineering. Or change paths and build a career in engineering with a Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated).

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Head of School, Professor Stefan Williams

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Latest news

16 December 2020

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Sydney University and General Electric to drive Australian manufacturing

GE subsidiary GE Additive and the University of Sydney are creating a high-tech hub to usher in new era of advanced manufacturing in Australia. Advanced manufacturing could add up to $30 billion to Australia's manufacturing output by 2026.

27 November 2020

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Seven researchers elected to prestigious academies

The new fellows are elected in recognition of their distinguished achievement in humanities, computer science, and biomedical and materials engineering.

25 November 2020

CareFlight’s Dr Toby Fogg with AMSL Aero Founder & CEO Andrew Moore.

Electric 'aero-ambulance' developed at the University of Sydney

'Vertiia', designed to take off like a helicopter and fly like a plane, will improve patient transfer times and safety. It aims to be the most efficient and longest range eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft globally.

20 November 2020

University wins coveted space award

The Australian Space Awards showcases the best and brightest in Australia's space industry.

08 October 2020

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Engineering the next generation of space travel

As Australia’s only dedicated undergraduate space engineering degree, our Bachelor of Engineering Honours with Space Engineering is the ideal program for those students wanting to succeed in the new era of deep space exploration and development.

07 September 2020

Jane MacMaster at her work experience

From engineering student to chief engineer

University of Sydney mechanical engineering alumna Jane MacMaster shares how her love for maths and science flourished into a 27-year career that spans across many industries.

Student entrepreneurs design solutions to real-world problems

University supports student entrepreneurs to take their big idea to the next level.

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Meet the students who are engineering with impact

Bushfire sensing drones, lightning fast computations and hydrogen technology: meet the University of Sydney engineering PhD candidates who are responding to modern issues with skill and ingenuity.

Could manufacturing aid Australia's economic recovery?

Following a federal government call for the reignition of domestic industrial activity, University of Sydney experts comment on the role of advanced manufacturing and boosting the digital workforce in Australia's post-coronavirus economy.

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ARC Linkage Projects success for Sydney researchers

University of Sydney projects have been awarded more than $2 million in funding in the latest rounds of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects outcomes.