Message from The Dean of Engineering and Information Technologies

Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at The University of Sydney.

Our Faculty has a history since 1883 producing many distinguished graduates who have made significant contributions to the infrastructure of Sydney and Australia, and played major roles in growing the Australian economy through inspirational engineering activities.

Engineers create new structures, systems and products to support the growth of our various communities. They are creative and rely on their understanding of Mathematics and Science as well as their knowledge of Business and Legal processes to meet these expectations. We deliver graduates who have a well rounded understanding of the fundamentals and have problem solving, design and research skills to allow them to drive and lead innovation and to shape our future.

The attributes of our graduates are to;

• create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry;
• use information effectively in a range of contexts;
• work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges;
• hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible members of local, national, international and professional communities; and;
• recognise and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering their own learning.

The Faculty has strong research and education links with Australian and global industry through its Foundations, world leading Research Centres and our Alumni. These relationships are vitalised through collaborative research, consulting projects and teaching programs.

The combination of our degrees with those of Science, Commerce, Medical Science, Arts and Law, provide many exciting and flexible pathways for students.

We hope that you enjoy Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney and hope to stimulate rich and lasting relationships.

Professor Archie Johnston
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.