Study and travel

Many international students like to combine study and travel. Studying through MEA can provide the option of travelling to different parts of Australia with the possibility of getting paid work at the same time. Vacation work and industry experience can provide this opportunity.

Stay and Work in Australia

As part of the flexible structure of MEA, students who have completed two years of a suitable engineering degree and meet entry requirements can transfer into an MEA course and graduate as a Mining Engineer after just two years of study in Australia. This provides the opportunity for civil or mechanical engineering students to specialise in mining and take advantage of a booming industry that is short on engineers and excellent starting salaries.

Options for Employment

With a current skill shortage in Australia for professionally qualified workers, opportunities have recently opened up for international students who have completed their degree in Australia to stay here and work.  In the current mining boom there are even more opportunities for graduates to smoothly gain employment in the Australian mining industry which offers competitive starting salaries.  The Australian mining industry boast a 19% foreign worker base.