Welcome to our School

The School of Mechanical Engineering is one of the very best Engineering departments in Australia by any measure, and is extremely competitive on a world scale. Our teaching and research facilities and staff are among the finest of any mechanical and materials engineering institution in the world. The University of Western Australia is one of the best Universities in Australia and consistently ranks highly in the international arena. It is thus gratifying to be able to extend a cordial welcome to all interest in the School with an absolute assurance of quality.

The School offers broad based degree programmes complemented by a wide range of research activities, and supported by excellent staff and facilities. Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering and postgraduate degrees by research (Master of Engineering Science and Doctor of Philosophy) are all available. The teaching is done by highly qualified academic staff many of whom are widely recognized international authorities in their respective areas of expertize and many of whom have received awards for the quality of their teaching. Therefore our graduates are consistently in demand both nationally and internationally.

If you are a potential student visiting our site then please follow the links from the main page. These will lead you to more information about the degree programmes, the subject units offered, the academic and support staff, the facilities, accommodation options, the University and the City of Perth. The University of Western Australia is an excellent institution, situated in a very pleasant and safe environment. I am sure you will enjoy your time here. If you require further information, please contact me.

I hope you find this web site easy to navigate in order to find information you seek; if not, then we are always pleased to hear your comments and suggestions.

Thanks for visiting Mechanical Engineering. We look forward to hearing from you.

Brett Kirk
Head of School