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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.
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.
News
19 Mar
PhD opportunity: Modelling and Quantification of Food Deserts
This project will combine mathematical modelling and data science approaches to improve our understanding of how food deserts arise in a city, accounting for community factors such as median household income, local geography, and other relevant population demographics. Applications close 16 April 2021. 19 Mar
Job opportunity: McMahan Services are seeking Civil/Structural engineers
McMahon are looking for a Civil/Structural engineering graduate who is keen, enthusiastic, a good communicator and a good team worker who can work full time with various Construction and Demolition sites around the Adelaide CBD. 17 Mar
Computer Science at Adelaide rises in the ranks
The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject have now seen the University of Adelaide claim eight top 100 rankings, with Computer Science now entering the top 100. 12 Mar
How to take heavy industry emissions to net-zero
Heavy industry is vital to our economy but it contributes to the planet’s climate challenge crisis, which is why transitioning the sector to net-zero carbon emissions is so important. 11 Mar
Innovative researcher wins Wine Australia Award
Congratulations to research associate Dr Cheryl Suwen Law who has received the Wine Australia Award at the recent 2021 Science and Innovation Awards. 11 Mar
Multiple PhD scholarships with Codan and Playford Trust
Initial focus for this group will be the development of dissimilar technologies to support GPS-denied ranging, location, tracking and navigation. Applications close 31 May 2021.
Events
23 Mar
Employability series session 3: Creating your brand on LinkedIn for graduate jobs
Career Services offers the Final Year Employability series annually to assist students sourcing and applying for graduate roles. 24 Mar
Google Tech Career Information Session
You are invited to Google’s Tech Career Information Session with The University of Adelaide via Google Meet. 27 Mar
Australian Rover Challenge 2021
For the first time in Australia, the global challenge to design and build a rover to compete in a full-scale simulated lunar mission is coming to the University of Adelaide campus. 30 Mar
Employability series session 4: Interviewing for graduate jobs
Career Services offers the Final Year Employability series annually to assist students sourcing and applying for graduate roles. 01 Apr
Agile Science: Turning Models into Products for Industry and Research
Join us to hear about development of mathematical/statistical/engineering models from prototypes through to production deployments. 07 Apr
Aerospace and Space Industry Night
Brought to you by the Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) in collaboration with Defence SA and the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC), the Aerospace and Space Industry night will be full of networking and information on Aerospace, Space, Research and workforce in South Australia.