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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
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
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.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)
You have 3 minutes and 1 slide to make an impact with your research. Can you do it?
Register online for the Virtual University of Adelaide 3MT competition by 18 June 2021.
ECMS news
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.
Automating cryptographic code
This research aims to automatise the process of translating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms into efficient implementations by developing a toolkit to automatically generate optimised post-quantum cryptographic code.
News
02 Jun
Semester 1 2021 Graduation Important Updates
If you intend to graduate in the Semester 1, 2021 Conferral Round (Ceremony in September 2021), please check your application status in Access Adelaide now. 16 Jun
ECMS InDaily 40 Under 40 success
Congratulations to the ECMS researchers, current students and alumni who received awards and were named in the recent InDaily 40 Under 40 Awards. 16 Jun
Job opportunity: District Council of Yankalilla seeking civil engineering student
District Council of Yankalilla (DCY) are seeking a final year Civil Engineering student or recent graduate to assist the Civil Engineering Officer with management of infrastructure assets across the district. Applications close 30 June. 15 Jun
Job opportunity: Intersect seeking casual eResearch Trainers
Intersect are looking for exceptional PhD candidates based in Adelaide to join their Training team as eResearch Trainers to deliver and/or assist in their courses. Applications close 2 July. 09 Jun
Register for Adelaide Uni's Got Talent
Calling all students to film and submit an original performance video to go in the running to win the top prize of $500 in cash! Performances can be of any style: dance, singing, comedy, magic…the more entertaining the better. Register by 9 July. 04 Jun The Art of the Possible is a student-led festival in partnership with the Adelaide Festival of Ideas, launching 19 – 23 July 2021. The festival offers a suite of events aimed to celebrate creativity of University of Adelaide students and we want to help you share your work with the public. Categories include the Andy Thomas Centre for Space Research feature writing competition and digital art competition. Submissions close 21 June.
Events
09 Jun
Austmine STEM METS Career Pathway Internship info session
Austmine will be holding a number of information sessions to provide students information about the Austmine STEM Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Career Pathway Program. 11 Jun Spirit of Place explores South Australian contemporary Aboriginal architecture, landscape architecture and placemaking. The collection of works represents the diversity of design responses to South Australia’s rich Aboriginal cultures. 23 Jun
Contemplating 3 degrees with Engineers Without Borders
Join our speakers as they contemplate a 3 degree global temperature rise, and hear their vision for our world in the year 2100. 24 Jun
McKinsey & Company Women's Internships and Scholarships Info Session
This information session is open to pre-penultimate and penultimate undergraduate/postgraduate female students who are interested in applying for the scholarship and internship. The session will explain both the Women's Internship and Scholarship, and the Women in Digital Internship and Scholarship opportunities. 30 Jun Learn about the fundamental concepts in programming using MATLAB and apply them to analyse a sample research dataset. This course is run over two days. 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.