Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)

Students have the flexibility to specialise in either advanced automotive design and development or automotive manufacturing. The course consists of 192 credit points in total and includes a capstone Masters Research Project undertaken in second year, which involves work-integrated learning through an industry-relevant project.

Yes. This degree has dual master agreements with the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences in Germany and the University of Applied Sciences in Aachen, Germany. Five students per year have the opportunity to take part in the dual master program and receive degrees from both institutions. Eligibility requires enrolment in the single award program, and selection is based on academic merit (cumulative GPA). Students interested in the dual master program are invited to submit an expression of interest to the Program Manager by week 10 of their first semester of study at RMIT.

Entry is primarily through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). For 2026, CSP student contributions range from AU$4,738 to AU$17,399 per standard year depending on the band of enrolled courses. Engineering subjects fall in the Allied Health and Engineering band at AU$9,537 per standard year (AU$1,192 per standard 12 credit point course). Full-fee places are available at AU$39,360 per year (2026 annual). For international students, the 2026 annual fee is AU$48,000. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 also applies for 2026.

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Sustainable Systems or Automotive Engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0. Applicants with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4.0 may be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience. Alternatively, completion of a relevant Australian postgraduate qualification is accepted. Applicants without any relevant prior qualification may be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience. No prerequisite subjects or selection task are required.

Students have access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities including the full-scale Vehicle Wind Tunnel, Driverless Vehicles Lab, Green Engines Research Laboratory and Vehicle NVH Laboratory. The program uses advanced computer-aided engineering software such as LS-DYNA. The degree was developed following a two-year worldwide consultation with automotive companies and educational institutions, with support from Ford Motor Company Australia, Air International (Futuris), the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), the University of Applied Sciences Aachen (Germany), VW, Audi, and both Australian and Victorian governments. Most lectures take place at the Melbourne City campus, with some practical classes at the Bundoora campus.

Yes. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, the professional body responsible for accrediting higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord, meaning the degree is internationally recognised and graduates can practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia. The course is also designed to develop Stage 1 Engineers Australia professional engineering competency requirements.