Women in engineering
More women than ever are choosing to study engineering and computing at the University of Sydney, and it’s easy to see why.
With scholarships for women, high school outreach programs by girls for girls, female student societies and high-calibre female lecturers and researchers, it’s no wonder the proportion of undergraduate female students at the University of Sydney is double the national average.
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~30%
of undergraduate engineering students are female
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>50%
of biomedical engineering students are female
Scholarships for women
Elly Williams
Valued at $6000 per year, this scholarship is open to female undergraduate applicants in their final year of high school who enrol in any Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree.
Find out more about engineering scholarships.
Female societies
Female societies in engineering and computer science provide a great avenue for you to make new connections and lifelong friends. You'll likely find support and encouragement from fellow students who understand the pressures from a woman's perspective and can help you to succeed.
Sydney Women in Aerospace Engineering (SWAE) celebrates female achievements in the aerospace and aeronautical sectors, empowers young women to pursue this field of study and creates a supportive and welcoming environment for women in aerospace.
- Join our Facebook group
- Email us: swaeusyd@gmail.com
Sydney University Women in Engineering (SUWIE) supports and promotes female students in engineering. The society encourages networking between female engineering students and professional engineers from industry and also offers academic and social support to its members.
- Join our Facebook group
- Email us: suwie.executive@gmail.com
Researchers and academics
Female researchers and academics within Faculty of Engineering are at the top of their fields, working on revolutionary technologies and research breakthroughs to improve everyday life. We have renowned leaders in telecommunications, tissue engineering, technologies for nutritional food products and biomaterials, sensors for disease detection, nanophotonics, unmanned aerial systems and more.
Learn more about our inspiring female engineers.