Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering!
It all starts with O-Week. Whether you'll be on campus or online, we have a fantastic Orientation program prepared just for you. Come say hi!
Term 3 2024 O-Week Events
UNSW Engineering Faculty Welcome
For All commencing undergraduate and postgraduate students! Meet key staff, learn about the Career Service, and have all your questions answered about life as a UNSW Engineering student. Join us after for a welcome morning tea.
Date: Thursday 5 September 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Sir John Clancy Auditorium (C24) or via livestream
On-campus School Welcome events
Selected Engineering Schools will host their own welcome events. These events will give you an opportunity to meet key staff, familiarise yourself with processes, and learn more about your area of study.
Check if your School is running a welcome event by clicking the button below and register for all of your events in one place!
Networking Afternoon Tea
Join us for afternoon tea, where you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow students, societies, and academics from the Engineering Schools.
Date: Thursday 5 September 2024
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building (G19)
UNSW Engineering Welcome Guide
Consider this your one-stop-shop for all things Engineering.
All the information you need in your first year is in this guide, including: important UNSW services, handy hints, student societies to Industrial Training!
Student Societies
UNSW Engineering has over 20 student societies representing many subsets of the overall cohort. These societies host a variety of professional development programs and networking activities throughout the year, and are a great way for students to get involved, grow their network and make friends.
Women in Engineering
This program aims to encourage women to pursue engineering degrees and careers and to support women throughout their degree. We're proud to have one of the largest women in Engineering communities in Australia!
UNSW MakerSpaces
Our UNSW MakerSpaces are a place for barrier-free access to tools and technology, including laser cutting and 3D printing, where you can come together to learn, build, upskill, and share.
The ChallENG Program
The ChallENG Program connects UNSW Engineering students, academics and industry to real-world and project-based learning initiatives. Prepare your future career by taking your learning experiences to the next level!
Industrial Training
The UNSW Engineering Industrial Training program enables you to engage in authentic, supervised and assessed work learning experiences. This integrates academic learning with practical application in the workplace.
Humanitarian Engineering
Humanitarian Engineering will expand your perspective of what engineering is all about. You can help solve real-world problems within Australia and overseas for disadvantaged individuals and communities.
