Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering-088873A

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering

CRICOS Code088873A
Course TypeBachelor Honours Degree

UNSW Sydney

GovernmentGovernment
Large-scaleLarge-scale
Member of Australia's Group of Eight (G8)Member of Australia's Group of Eight (G8)
Accredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAccredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAustralia Rank 2Australia Rank 2World Rank 20World Rank 20
UNSW Sydney
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Course Fees
Last Updated02/12/2025
International Student Tuition Fees
Billed Annually
63,250 AUD / per Academic Year
Total Tuition Fee: 253,000
Course Duration
4.0 Year (208 weeks)
Course Description
Materials engineers are involved in every aspect of technology, from designing new materials for use in electronic circuits, electric vehicles, water purification systems, medical implants, and green energy generation and storage, to developing sustainable processes and recyclable eco-friendly products. As we move forward in the 21st century, healthy living, sustainability, and environmental responsibility are becoming increasingly important considerations in materials development and application.The UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering is perfectly positioned to lead the rapid drive towards the next generation of materials and sustainable processes that will improve our environment, health, standard of living, national security, and economic prosperity. We have recently redesigned our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Materials Science and Engineering to create one of the most contemporary degrees of its kind in Australia, with a strong emphasis on societal impact. This revised program is available to students commencing their studies in 2024.The program begins by concentrating on fundamental science and engineering principles, providing you with a solid understanding of the relationship between the structure, properties, and performance of metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, nano-structured, and bio- & nature-inspired materials. As you progress, you will explore how these materials can be transformed into eco-friendly products and useful devices through sustainable manufacturing processes.In the latter stages of your degree, the focus shifts towards the principles involved in designing, selecting, and processing materials for use in applications that positively impact society. Ultimately, the new degree program is designed to cultivate the necessary professional and socially aware mindset required for a successful career as a materials engineer.This degree program integrates a combination of state-of-the-art lectures, practical hands-on laboratory work, and research and design projects. Additionally, it incorporates components of professional communication, computing, data analytics, engineering management, materials life cycle assessment, and industry training.
Course Start Dates
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2026
3 start dates
Start Date02-16
Start Date06-01
Start Date09-14

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  1. Study Abroad Planning, Application Preparation

      Next Intake Date

      There are 57 days until the next intake on 2026-02-16. Subsequent intake dates are also provided below for your reference.

      Tight Schedule
      2026-02-16 (in 57 days)2026-06-01 (in 162 days)

      Max visa processing time + average Offer time is approx. 112 days. It's currently 57 days until the next intake.

      Meet English Requirements

      Language Requirement: IELTS Overall 6.5, with no band lower than 6

      If your score does not meet the requirement, you can contact a specialist to arrange for a corresponding language course.

    • Submit Application via OneU Education

      • Submit your application for free through OneU Education.
      • Typically, the school's Offer processing time is about 98 days. If you submit today, the expected Offer date is 2026-03-28.
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      Offer Processing & Latest Cases
      Expected Offer Date:28/03/2026

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      Note: The actual processing time is subject to the university's review. If additional documents are required, please submit them promptly to avoid affecting your Offer.
    • Accept Offer and Pay the First Tuition Fee

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    • Successfully Obtained CoE, Preparing for Visa Application

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    • Prepare Visa Documents

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    Instructions for use

    Applicable to students from eligible countries commencing study in 2023 or 2024 Be an international student; and Be a citizen of an eligible country; and Commence full-time study on campus as a new student^UNSW Diploma, UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework (excluding AGSM, UNSW Online, UNSW Canberra, UNSW Foundation Studies, Online Transition, any student on a six-term calendar or studying abroad); and Must have applied for and received an offer of a place at UNSW for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree*; and Must not be a current UNSW student (except for students who have completed an undergraduate course at UNSW and commenced a postgraduate course)

    Applicable DegreesBachelor
    Scope of ApplicationWhole School
    Instructions for use

    1. Be an international student 2. Commence full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study on campus at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra) 3. Have received an offer* for an eligible course for Semester 3, 2024. *The offer must be one of the following: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Offer (Unconditional) Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - Students must be enrolled at UNSW Languages and successfully complete the course before the start of Semester 3, 2024. Note: Students who have completed a UNSW College Foundation Studies or Global Diploma before commencing an undergraduate course are not eligible for this award. UNSW College Foundation Studies students will be eligible for the UNSW College Academic Award (PUCA1027). 4. Sponsored students are not eligible for this award.

    Applicable DegreesAll Degrees
    Scope of ApplicationWhole School
    Instructions for use

    1. Be an international student 2. Must have completed UNSW Foundation Studies (in Sydney or overseas) 3. Commence full-time undergraduate degree study on campus at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (excluding UNSW Canberra) 4. Have received an offer* for an eligible course for Semester 3, 2024. *The offer must be one of the following: Undergraduate Offer (Unconditional) * Eligible pathway courses include UNSW College Foundation Studies.

    Applicable DegreesAll Degrees
    Scope of ApplicationWhole School
    IELTS Score
    PTE Score
    2026 year(s)
    Listening
    6.0
    Speaking
    6.0
    Reading
    6.0
    Writing
    6.0
    Overall
    6.5