M.Eng Geomechanical Engineering at The University Of Sydney [USYD], Sydney Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Professional Engineering [Geomechanical Engineering] From The University of Sydney

Sydney, New South WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1850established year
43333enrollment
Public
7.0/10

Master of Professional Engineering (Geomechanical Engineering)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #61 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$32,825 /Yr

A$50,500 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$32825 (AUD 50500)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$11254 (AUD 17314)
Total Cost$11254 (AUD 17314)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$23251 (AUD 35770)

Important Dates

The application deadline for Semester 2 is 25 June.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Semester 2 Intake May 15, 2025
  • This course is for people seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or who already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation.
  • Develop specialised technical knowledge in geomechanical engineering to help you transition to an engineering career.
  • You’ll learn to examine soil and rock layers and determine their physical and chemical properties to design foundations and earthworks structures.
  • Areas of study include environmental geotechnics, rock engineering, civil engineering and engineering behaviour of soils.
  • You will complete:
    • 20 x core units
    • 1 x elective unit
    • 1 x specialist elective unit
    • a minimum of 2 x project or research pathway units
  • This course has a professional practice component that is usually undertaken over 12 weeks. 

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • An Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification or
  • An Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent, and
  • Five years relevant professional work experience 

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline.

Language Requirements:

  • International students from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTEor any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

85 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

304 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

144

ECTS Credits

Students need to submit a minimum GRE score for a better chance of admission.


Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 61 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 31 in Australia 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 60 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 20 in Australia 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

Career paths for geomechanical engineering graduates include:

  • investigating sites
  • designing foundations 
  • planning and designing of road, rail and canal cuttings
  • offshore work investigating and designing cable routes, and
  • design of landfills for society's waste products.


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Application Deadline For Semester 2 Intake (15th May 2025)
USD 32,825 /Yr
AUD 50,500 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85
  • PTE: 61
  • GRE: 304

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