Best civil engineering universities in australia
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Bhargavi Ram

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The top-ranked universities of Australia are renowned for their engineering courses offered as undergraduate and postgraduate programs with specialisation in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.

The best civil engineering universities in Australia are the University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales and many more. These universities are well known for their breathtaking research facilities, strong industry connections and high-quality education that provides practical as well as theoretical knowledge. This helps one to start a career in top-paying companies as well as to dive into the research field. To do a master's program from the best civil engineering universities in Australia the tuition fees per year range from 25-30 Lakhs [A$45,000 to A$50,000].

The University of Sydney offers four different programs; two bachelor’s and two master's programs. The university is known for its three-year master’s program which is a course in professional engineering in civil engineering. It also offers a bachelor's degree that includes civil engineering and architecture.

Similarly one of the best civil engineering universities in Australia is the University of Adelaide and they offer more than six courses with unique specializations in the field of civil engineering by adding a focus on either structural engineering or environmental engineering.

Pursuing a civil engineering program from these top-ranked universities would be considered the best choice for someone planning to excel in this field with great industrial exposure.

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#31/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

University of Melbourne, Melbourne

7.7(Based on 58 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL81PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$60,280/Yr)$42.2K/Yr
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#24/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

University of New South Wales, Sydney

8.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia60%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$47,160/Yr)$33K/Yr
Living
(A$1,335/Yr)$934.5/Yr
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#28/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

The University of Sydney, Sydney

6.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia30%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
18 months
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$55,367/Yr)$38.8K/Yr
Living
(A$11,760/Yr)$8.2K/Yr
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#42/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Monash University, Melbourne

5.5(Based on 45 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1120IELTS6.5PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$53,200/Yr)$37.2K/Yr
Living
(A$15,840/Yr)$11.1K/Yr
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#51/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

The University of Queensland, Brisbane

7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia40%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng/M.Eng Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL87PTE64
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Tuition:  
(A$54,628/Yr)$38.2K/Yr
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#51/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

University of Technology Sydney, Sydney

9.3(Based on 22 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia19%Acceptance Rate
B.E.S Civil Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$50,400/Yr)$35.3K/Yr
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#51/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

RMIT University, Melbourne

7.0(Based on 35 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia22%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$44,160/Yr)$30.9K/Yr
Living
(A$28,800/Yr)$20.2K/Yr
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#175/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

Macquarie University, Sydney

9.0(Based on 20 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia54%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE83
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$45,100/Yr)$31.6K/Yr
Living
(A$26,400/Yr)$18.5K/Yr
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#101/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Curtin University, Perth

6.8(Based on 9 User Reviews)Western Australia, Australia50%Acceptance Rate
MEng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE59
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Tuition:  
(A$42,809/Yr)$30K/Yr
Living
(A$14,560/Yr)$10.2K/Yr
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#101/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

University of Wollongong, Wollongong

6.5(Based on 7 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia
MEng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(A$44,520/Yr)$31.2K/Yr
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#201/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Deakin University, Geelong

7.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia75%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE65
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Tuition:  
(A$44,333/Yr)$31K/Yr
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#101/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane

6.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia77%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$28,700/Yr)$20.1K/Yr
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#151/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

University of Newcastle, Newcastle

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia87%Acceptance Rate
Bachelor of Civil Engineering / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6PTE50
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Tuition:  
(A$13,353/Yr)$9.3K/Yr
Living
(A$11,158/Yr)$7.8K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

La Trobe University, Melbourne

6.0(Based on 15 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$42,000/Yr)$29.4K/Yr
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#251/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

Griffith University, Brisbane

7.7(Based on 9 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia
M.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$43,833/Yr)$30.7K/Yr
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#201/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne

8.7(Based on 20 User Reviews)Victoria, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
MSE Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$47,380/Yr)$33.2K/Yr
Living
(A$1,000/Yr)$700/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

University of Tasmania, Hobart

3.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Tasmania, Australia
Ph.D Structural Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL72PTE50
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$41,450/Yr)$29K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

Flinders University, Adelaide

6.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)South Australia, Australia
MEng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL72PTE50
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Tuition:  
(A$45,350/Yr)$31.7K/Yr
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#201/277 QS Ranking 2025(Civil Engineering)

Western Sydney University, Sydney

3.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)New South Wales, Australia
B.Eng Civil Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL82PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(A$36,424/Yr)$25.5K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Civil Engineering)

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba

7.7(Based on 5 User Reviews)Queensland, Australia70%Acceptance Rate
M.E.S Structural Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE58
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Tuition:  
(A$26,487/Yr)$18.5K/Yr
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