ANZSCO 233211 / 233212 / 233214 • Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

Civil Engineer

Q: Is a Master of Engineering required if I already have a Bachelor in Civil Engineering?

If your overseas Bachelor is not Washington Accord accredited, completing a 2-year accredited Master of Professional Engineering in Australia provides direct EA recognition, 5 Australian study points, and 2-3 years post-study work rights (485).

Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) • Avg Salary: $105,000 / year

High Demand

Civil Engineers design and oversee major infrastructure projects including highways, rail corridors, bridges, dams, and renewable energy facilities. With extensive national infrastructure spending across Australia, accredited civil engineering graduates enjoy rapid skills assessment accreditation and robust PR options.

CRICOS Courses

409

Accredited programs

Average Total Fee

$17,739

Estimated complete cost

Starting Fee From

$390

Lowest qualifying course

Average Salary

$105,000

Range: $80,000 - $150,000

Migration Assessment Guide

Engineers Australia (EA) Assessment Requirements

To lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) for General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189, 190, or 491), international graduates must obtain a formal positive skills assessment for ANZSCO 233211 / 233212 / 233214.

Graduation from an Engineers Australia accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Master of Engineering program (Washington Accord accredited).
For accredited Australian qualifications, graduates apply under the Australian Qualifications pathway without needing a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).
English requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 in all bands or PTE Academic 50 in all bands (or Australian degree exemption).

Minimum Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering (Washington Accord accredited) or 2-Year Master of Engineering (Civil)

Official Engineers Australia Guidelines &nearr;

Eligible Visas

Permanent Residency Visa Subclasses

PR PathwaySubclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
PR PathwaySubclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)
PR PathwaySubclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa)
PR PathwaySubclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)

Point Boost Tips

Maximizing PR Migration Points

Accredited Degree Advantage: Graduates of EA-accredited degrees receive direct qualification recognition without preparing extensive CDR project writeups.
Regional Infrastructure Boom: Regional areas in NSW, VIC, WA, and QLD offer substantial points incentives and state nominations for civil engineers.

Top Institutions for Civil Engineer

Leading registered providers

Australian universities and higher education institutions with accredited course offerings aligned to ANZSCO 233211 / 233212 / 233214.

Institution Name	Campus Location	CRICOS Courses	Regional Bonus	Explore
Department of Training and Workforce Development CRICOS: 00020G • Government	Osborne Park Delivery Centre, WA	3 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS: 00591E • Government	Broadway, NSW	2 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Astar Training Institute Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03478D • Private	Sydney, NSW	2 courses	Major Metro	View →
Active Transition Training Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03783F • Private	MELBOURNE, VIC	2 courses	Major Metro	View →
The Bright College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03945D • Private	Perth, WA	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Unity School Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03579K • Private	DERWENT PARK, TAS	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Australian College of Management and Innovation Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03800K • Private	Martin, WA	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Contempo Education Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03933H • Private	PERTH, WA	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Spores Education and Training Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04132M • Private	Adelaide, SA	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. CRICOS: 03420M • Private	Perth, WA	2 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →

Accredited Course Offerings by Qualification Level

Distribution of accredited CRICOS programs mapped to Civil Engineer.

Qualification

Diploma

56 courses

Qualification

Advanced Diploma

21 courses

Qualification

Graduate Certificate

2 courses

Qualification

Vocational Short Course

1 courses

Matching Accredited CRICOS Courses

Showing 25 courses

Browse verified CRICOS courses that fulfill academic prerequisite requirements for Civil Engineer.

Course Name & Code	Institution & Campus	Level & Duration	Regional Bonus	Total Fee
Implement traffic management plans CRICOS: 117859K	The Academy of Business and Management Australia Pty Ltd Tarneit, VIC	Vocational Short Course 1 Weeks	Metro	$390
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 105231A	Technical and Further Education Commission Broadway, NSW	Advanced Diploma 50 Weeks	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$9,025
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117815M	Astar Training Institute Pty Ltd Sydney, NSW	Advanced Diploma 39 Weeks	Metro	$11,600
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118033M	Nithi College Pty Ltd Cannington, WA	Diploma 1.2 Years (62 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$12,250
Diploma of Civil Construction Management CRICOS: 111924K	Active Transition Training Pty Ltd MELBOURNE, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$12,500
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 120001A	Diverse Solutions Pty Ltd NORWEST, NSW	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$12,600
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 120671G	ROCKFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTY LTD ROCKDALE, NSW	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$13,250
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117026G	The Bright College Pty Ltd Perth, WA	Advanced Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$13,250
Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) CRICOS: 061687C	Swinburne University of Technology HAWTHORN, VIC	Graduate Certificate 26 Weeks	Metro	$14,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Management CRICOS: 107180B	Unity School Pty Ltd DERWENT PARK, TAS	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$14,000
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 107305E	Australian College of Management and Innovation Pty Ltd Martin, WA	Advanced Diploma 39 Weeks	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$14,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117370B	TasTAFE Hobart, TAS	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$14,495
Diploma of Civil Construction Management CRICOS: 114886J	Australian College of Vocational Education and Training Pty Ltd Docklands, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$14,500
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117691G	Contempo Education Pty Ltd PERTH, WA	Advanced Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$15,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 119050B	Spores Education and Training Pty Ltd Adelaide, SA	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$15,000
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 119051A	Spores Education and Training Pty Ltd Adelaide, SA	Advanced Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$15,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118153C	Aim Institute Pty Ltd Richmond, NSW	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$15,250
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118176G	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$16,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118107J	Unity School Pty Ltd DERWENT PARK, TAS	Diploma 1.2 Years (60 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$16,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117761J	Perth Institute of Australia Pty Ltd PERTH, WA	Diploma 1.3 Years (67 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$16,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118162B	Australian Harvard International College Pty Ltd SURRY HILLS, NSW	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$16,450
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 117326F	SALFORD COLLEGE PTY LTD ADELAIDE, SA	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$17,000
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 110235K	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. Perth, WA	Advanced Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	+1-2 Yrs Visa	$17,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118070F	Rahban Services Pty Ltd SPRING HILL, QLD	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	Metro	$17,000
Diploma of Civil Construction Design CRICOS: 118343H	Australian Institute of Professionals (AIP) Pty Ltd MELBOURNE, VIC	Diploma 1.2 Years (60 wks)	Metro	$17,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do graduates of Australian civil engineering degrees need work experience for Engineers Australia assessment?

No. Graduates of EA-accredited Australian Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Master of Engineering degrees can obtain a positive migration skills assessment immediately upon graduation.

Is a Master of Engineering required if I already have a Bachelor in Civil Engineering?