Degree Transfer Engineering at the University of Newcastle College of International Education (CIE) is a pathway for international students who have completed 12 years of schooling and want to enter the second year of an engineering bachelor’s degree at the University of Newcastle. CIE states that the program uses the exact same curriculum as Year 1 of the relevant bachelor’s degree.

Key benefits include:

• Direct pathway to Year 2 of one of 11 listed engineering bachelor’s degrees, subject to successful completion and applicable progression requirements.
• Study the same Year 1 curriculum as the relevant University engineering bachelor’s degree.
• Academic English A and Academic English B are included alongside engineering and mathematics subjects.
• Students can select four directed courses from a broad range of engineering, physics, computing, biomedical and surveying subjects.
• Students attend the Callaghan campus, the University of Newcastle’s principal campus for engineering.
• CIE provides additional academic support in a smaller-class pathway environment while students also attend University of Newcastle Year 1 lectures and tutorials.
• CIE currently highlights the University’s engineering strengths, including a ranking of 41 globally for Automation and Control Engineering in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024 and a top-200 global ranking for Civil and Structural Engineering in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
• Engineering students at the University subsequently undertake industrial experience as part of their degree; the University states that engineering and surveying students commencing from 2023 generally complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The current CIE programme page lists six core courses:

• ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming
• ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
• MATH1110 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 1
• MATH1120 Maths for Engineering, Science and Tech 2
• Academic English A
• Academic English B

Students then complete four directed courses from the following list:

• CIVL1100 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics
• CIVL1200 Earth Systems
• ELEC1310 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• ELEC1710 Digital and Computer Electronics 1
• ENGG2500 Sustainable Engineering Practice
• HUBS1105 Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• HUBS1109 Anatomy for Biomedical Science
• HUBS1420 Professional & Communication Skills in Biomedicine
• MECH1110 Mechanical Drawing/CAD and Workshop Practice
• MECH1750 Engineering Materials 1
• PHYS1205 Fundamentals of Engineering Physics
• PHYS1210 Advanced Physics 1
• PHYS1220 Advanced Physics 2
• SENG1110 Object Oriented Programming
• SURV1200 Introduction to Surveying

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Degree Transfer Engineering program itself does not have named specialisations. Instead, it provides progression pathways into 11 engineering degree options:

1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
2. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
3. Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
4. Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honours)
5. Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
6. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
7. Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)
8. Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
9. Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)
10. Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
11. Bachelor of Surveying Engineering (Honours)

Programme Highlights

• Program: Degree Transfer Engineering
• CRICOS code: 104608C
• Duration: 2 semesters / 12 months
• Courses: 10
• 2026 tuition fee: AUD 38,900
• Intakes: January and August
• Campus: Newcastle Callaghan Campus
• Pathway: Year 1 equivalent ? Year 2 of an eligible University of Newcastle engineering bachelor
• 11 engineering progression options
• Six core courses plus four directed courses
• Academic English A and B included
• CIE currently highlights Automation and Control Engineering at rank 41 globally according to ShanghaiRanking 2024 and Civil and Structural Engineering in the global top 200 according to QS 2025.

Career Outcomes

Degree Transfer Engineering is a pathway program, so it is not itself a final professional engineering qualification. Career outcomes depend on the engineering bachelor's degree and specialisation completed after progression.

The University of Newcastle states that engineering graduates can work across areas including infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, health, defence and environmental sustainability.

Potential career directions after completing the relevant engineering degree include:

• Chemical engineering
• Civil and structural engineering
• Computer systems engineering
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics and automation
• Medical/biomedical engineering
• Renewable energy engineering
• Software engineering
• Surveying engineering

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current live CIE page provides the following latest programme information:

• 2026 tuition fee: AUD 38,900.
• CRICOS code: 104608C.
• Duration: 12 months / 2 semesters.
• 10 courses.
• January and August intakes.
• Newcastle Callaghan Campus.
• 11 progression options.
• Current CIE rankings highlighted for engineering include Automation and Control Engineering at 41 globally in ShanghaiRanking 2024 and Civil and Structural Engineering in the top 200 globally in QS 2025.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

The Australian Department of Home Affairs currently requires Student visa applicants to, among other requirements:

• Be enrolled in an eligible course.
• Have a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.
• Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt.
• Meet the applicable visa eligibility, health and character requirements.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Provide financial-capacity evidence if required by the document checklist.