Professionally accredited. Washington Accord recognised in 22 countries. 12-week industry practicum. Nine specialisations to match your background and career goals.
The Master of Professional Engineering at The University of Western Australia is Australia's premier graduate engineering qualification for international students. UWA is a member of the Group of Eight — Australia's eight leading research universities — and holds a QS World University Ranking of #77, placing it among the top 80 universities globally in 2024.
The MPE is a two-year, full-time degree that combines advanced engineering theory with a compulsory 12-week industry practicum, giving every graduate real-world professional experience before they finish the degree. The program is accredited by Engineers Australia for all nine specialisations, and the qualification is recognised under the Washington Accord in 22 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
For Indian students, this means the degree you earn in Perth is recognised as equivalent to a professional engineering qualification in over 20 countries — opening career pathways that go well beyond Australia itself.
The MPE offers nine specialisations, allowing you to deepen expertise in your prior engineering discipline or pivot into adjacent fields that are in demand in Australia's labour market. All nine are independently accredited by Engineers Australia.
The MPE combines advanced engineering theory, research methods, and professional practice. The 12-week industry practicum in year two is a compulsory requirement — not an optional internship — and must be completed with an approved industry partner in Australia.
| Area of Study | What It Covers | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Fundamentals | Advanced mathematics, research methods, engineering systems analysis | Core |
| Specialisation Units | 8 units specific to your chosen engineering discipline | Core |
| Engineering Management | Project management, procurement, risk, and professional practice | Core |
| Ethics & Sustainability | Engineering ethics, environmental impact assessment, sustainable design | Core |
| Research Project | Independent research project under faculty supervision in your specialisation | Project |
| Industry Practicum | 12-week supervised placement with an approved Australian engineering employer | Practicum |
| Electives | Cross-disciplinary units from other engineering or business fields | Elective |
Engineers Australia accreditation and Washington Accord recognition mean the MPE opens doors across 22 countries. Perth is the centre of Australia's mining and resources sector, while all major infrastructure, energy, and software employers operate nationally.
| Prior Degree | Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field (B.Tech, BE, BSc Engineering) |
| Minimum WAM | 65% weighted average mark (approximately 6.5/10 CGPA); varies slightly by specialisation |
| IELTS | Overall 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | Overall 82, with a minimum 20 in each band |
| Specialisation Match | Your undergraduate engineering discipline must align with your chosen MPE specialisation |
| Work Experience | Not required for admission; relevant experience strengthens borderline applications |
| Application | Submit through UniCLiQ; we manage the full process at no cost to you |
Note: UWA requires that your undergraduate degree is in engineering or a closely related field. If you studied a non-engineering technical subject, speak to UniCLiQ before applying — some applicants are eligible for bridging pathways.