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Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS).
With schools ranked in the top 50 globally* and an outstanding reputation for teaching, research and the quality of our graduates, a qualification from the Faculty of ECMS can open the door to a world of opportunity.
*2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities
Study with us
With a degree from the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, you could work in a wide range of industries. Specialise in an area of interest with our undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research degrees.
Engage with us
From providing commercial testing services and media expertise, to supporting primary and secondary school teachers with educational activities; we work closely with industry, government, alumni and the wider community.
Undergraduate
Options for majors and minors include:
- Cybersecurity
- Defence Systems
- Medical Technologies
- Smart Technologies
- Renewable Energy
Postgraduate
Options for postgraduate coursework degrees include:
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- Computing and Innovation
Current student support
Are you a current or commencing student? Our Ask ECMS team can assist with all types of queries, from enrolment and study plans, to degree checks and credit transfers. Access our online resources, including study plans and forms.
Our Schools
Our faculty’s eight schools offer undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research degrees across the disciplines of architecture, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.
Architecture & built environment Australian school of petroleum and Energy Resources
chemical engineering & advanced materials Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering computer science
electrical & electronic engineering mathematical sciences mechanical engineering
Ingenuity - 26 October, 2021
Ingenuity is an interactive showcase of our student's projects exploring the real-life applications of engineering, computer and mathematical sciences. Each year we welcome school students, teachers, industry representatives and the public—which is the biggest event of its kind in South Australia.
The Portal - your gateway to commercialisation
Operated by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, The Portal provides specific commercialisation advice and technology assessments to University staff and students all the way from idea to market.
ECMS news
Student project making waves in floating wind-turbine testing technology
Mechanical Engineering Honours student, Caitlin Scarborough alone designed, built and tested a floating platform that can support a 5MW wind turbine. Her project will have lasting impact on the University and the future of energy decision making applications.
The link between disrupted sleep and increased risk of death
Associate Professor Mathias Baumert and team have discovered a clear link between the "frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels... particularly in women".
Photonics COVID-19 project for present & future pandemics
Dr Abel Santos and his team have been awarded funding for their project "Photonic Viropsy: Harnessing light on chip for precise SARS–CoV–2 diagnosis", which will be critical to enabling breakthroughs in the understanding and control of present and future pandemics.
Early detection of smoke exposure in wine production
Dr Cheryl Suwen Law's project tailors ‘lab-on-a-chip’ sensing technology for rapid detection and quantification of smoke exposure in the vineyard and smoke taint in grape juice and wine, enabling the industry to make more informed decisions during growing seasons affected by bushfires.
News
19 Jul
CASR secures three life saving Road Safety Innovation Fund grants
The Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) has been awarded 3 projects under the Federal Government's Road Safety Innovation Fund (Round 2, 2021) scheme. The projects will be conducted over the next 3 years on South Australian roads. 16 Jul
Kaurna Learning Circle takes home Award of Excellence
The Kaurna Learning Circle & Karrawirra Parinangku, situated at the North Terrace campus of the University of Adelaide, has recently received an Award of Excellence for Civic Landscape in the 2021 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA SA Chapter) awards. 15 Jul
PhD opportunity: Microgrid Battery Deployment
This scholarship is jointly funded by Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBI CRC) and University of Adelaide to support a full-time PhD student who is undertaking research in Power Systems Engineering and application of large-scale energy storage for microgrid operation. 12 Jul
2022 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship, valued up to $120,000, provides final year, honours and postgrad students access to support and networks to help them back their ideas and make a real difference through their research and studies. Applications close 2 September 2021. 12 Jul
Dept of Environment and Water - work experience opportunities
DEW offers unpaid work experience where you can learn about the fundamentals of a particular job or work environment. If you are interested in conservation, sustainability, the environment and South Australia's natural resources and heritage, contact DEW today to find out how you can be part of their team. 12 Jul
Andy Thomas Space Scholarship with Playford Trust - watch this space
The Playford Trust and the Andy Thomas Space Foundation will partner to provide four $5000 scholarships for high-achieving school leavers hoping to study aerospace engineering at the University of Adelaide next year. Applications will open around September 2021 - watch this space!
Events
27 Jul
Artificial Intelligence in Health: Separating Fact from Fiction
Join our esteemed panel of doctors, scientists, and health leaders as they explore the future of modern health care, the rise of the machine, and fact versus fiction when it comes to artificial intelligence. 29 Jul
Info session: NSW Government 2022 graduate program
Learn about the 2022 NSW Government Graduate Program with Donna Bristow and Michelle McShane from the NSW Public Service Commission. 01 Aug The Fishbowl Challenge is a 6-month intensive venture-building program and competition for young university entrepreneurs. Participants work in international teams with students across the globe to build tech-based social ventures. Applications close 1 July 2021. 12 Aug
How to build a professional LinkedIn profile
Looking to raise your LinkedIn game by building an outstanding professional social media profile? 17 Aug
Enhancing Employability with Tech Skills by FDM Group Australia
Digital literacy will enhance every graduate’s employability and it’s a skill set you can develop in your own time if you don’t study it at university. So what are the tech skills employers value, how can you develop them, and how will they get applied in the workplace? This workshop is open to all students - all disciplines, all year levels, undergraduate and post graduates, Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and international students. 18 Aug
AustCyber & Ribit present: Cyber Connect Talent Jam - Speed Interviews & Networking
Ribit and AustCyber (Australian Cyber Security Growth Network) are hosting a cyber security focused speed interviewing for jobs and networking event for talented tertiary students looking for internships, part-time jobs and entry-level graduate roles in the fast-growing cyber security sector. Registration essential.