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Master of Environmental Engineering

Masters.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Environmental Engineering focuses on designing sustainable, engineering-based solutions to major environmental challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, renewable energy and bushfire management. You will learn from academics working across hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management, with opportunities to apply learning through industry projects and internships. The qualification is internationally recognised with dual accreditation to support global career mobility.

What you might learn

Students develop the technical and analytical skills needed to plan, design and implement sustainable infrastructure and systems that protect the environment and improve liveability. The course builds capability in evaluating environmental risks and resources, applying engineering science to real-world problems, and integrating sustainability into engineering decision-making. Through industry-aligned experiences, students strengthen professional practice skills such as project work, collaboration and applied problem-solving.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue engineering roles focused on environmental protection and sustainable resource management across government, consulting and industry. Career pathways include work in water systems and water resources, energy systems and sustainability, waste and wastewater management, and environmental risk and resilience projects. The course’s international recognition and accreditation supports employment opportunities in Australia and overseas engineering markets.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$62,976 per year

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Information

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3 years

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March, July

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Parkville

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MC-ENVENG

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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