Master of Environmental Engineering at University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

University Rank:#19

The Master of Environmental Engineering is a Master degree offered by University of Melbourne on the Parkville campus in Melbourne, Australia. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 3 years to complete. Students study at the Parkville campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study.

About Master of Environmental Engineering

Overview

Engineer solutions to the challenges facing our world in climate change, water resources, energy and bushfire management with the Master of Environmental Engineering at Australia’s leading university.* Design sustainable solutions to the world’s environmental problems.

^{* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025}

Choose your path

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Earth Observation’, ‘Energy Systems’ or ‘Water Systems’, or continue without specialising.

Learn from world leading academics

Be guided by world leading academics specialising in energy, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources and waste management. Our experts are working on exploring wave dynamics, removing sludge from wastewater, turning any water into drinking water, and using drones in viniculture.

Industry aligned curriculum

Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

Internationally recognised qualification

Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Environmental Engineering.

Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Environmental Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Environmental Engineering at University of Melbourne

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Calculate your eligibility

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Careers

As an environmental engineer you could work in catchment management, conservation and natural resources, resource planning and management, waste and water resources, engineering consulting and more.

Transferable skillset

You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas.

Our graduates are working in a diverse range of sectors including:

Industries	Companies	Job roles
Catchment management Civil Engineering Conservation and natural resources Consultancy Infrastructure engineering Energy Mining Resource planning and management Oil and gas Waste and water resources	Alluvium Consulting Bureau of Meteorology China Ministry of Environmental Protection GHD Golder Associates Jacobs KBR Inc KPMG Melbourne Water North Sumatra Hydro Energy Woodside Energy	Application Engineer Environmental Engineer Senior Consultant Hydrologist Project Environmental Engineer

Accreditation

An internationally recognised qualification

The Master of Environmental Engineering is professionally recognised under EUR-ACE® (accrediting agency: ASIIN) and the Washington Accord (through Engineers Australia), so you can work as an engineer in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, US, and more.

Fee Information

Application Fee 154

Master of Environmental Engineering at University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne