Student experience

University life is more than studying hard and attending class. Getting involved in one (or more) of our clubs and societies is a great way to meet new friends with similar interests. They will also prepare you for the workforce by providing networking opportunities and allowing you to develop your leadership and communication skills. Whatever course you choose to study, you’re sure to find a club or society that interests you. 

Below is just a selection of the clubs and societies you could join. For a full list visit the University of Sydney Union website.

• Engineering Undergraduate Association
• Engineers Without Borders
• Engineering Revue Society
• Mechanical Undergraduates' Society (MUGS)
• Project Management Society
• Sydney Motorsport (Formula SAE team)
• Sydney University Association of Biomedical Engineering (SUABE)
• Sydney University Chemical Engineering Society (SUCES)
• Sydney University Civil Engineers (SUCE)
• Sydney University Electrical Engineering Society (SparkSoc)
• Sydney University Mechatronics Organisation (SUMO)
• Sydney University Queer STEM Society (QUEST)
• Sydney University Women in Engineering (SUWIE)
• Sydney Women in Aerospace Engineering (SWAE)
• Tech for Social Good
• USYD Rocketry Team
• University of Sydney Robotics Club

Test your skills and abilities against your peers through some friendly competition by joining our clubs for these annual events:

• USYD Rocketry Team: International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), formerly known as Spaceport America Cup
• Design Build Fly Team: International AIAA Design Build Fly Competition
• Sydney Motorsport Team: Domestic FSAE Competition
• Sydney Interplanetary Rover Initiative: Australian Rover Challenge

Get involved and showcase your talents!

Research by the Faculty of Engineering is multidisciplinary, collaborative and focused around today's big issues.

Our research themes include:

• Complex systems
• Data science and computer engineering
• Energy, resources and the environment
• Food products, process and supply chain
• Healthcare engineering
• Internet of Things
• Infrastructure and transport
• Robotics and intelligent systems

If you are interested in becoming a researcher or getting involved in another capacity, search our research opportunities on Research Supervisor Connect.

For graduate career opportunities in engineering, computer science and project management, visit the Faculty of Engineering's Prosple profile.