INSPIRE | ENGAGE | EMPOWER
Join the alternate pathway program to UNSW engineering for Year 11 and 12 young women in high school. The program is FULL for 2025, but it will be running again in 2026. Click on the 'Register now' button to express your interest and receive an email when the program opens for registrations in October 2025.
What is the UNSW Young Women in Engineering (WIE) Pathway Program?
The UNSW Young Women in Engineering Pathway Program is an alternate pathway program for high school students* in Year 11 and 12 who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW Sydney and expecting an ATAR within the Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme (FEAS) eligibility** range. The five-week program runs from February to March and has capacity for 120 motivated students to participate each year.
If you're a student who wants to make a difference in the world, has an interest in helping others and would love to learn how engineering can make an impact, then this program is for you!
Gain valuable skills by participating in an engineering challenge set by one of the eight engineering schools in the UNSW Faculty of Engineering. Guided by a lead academic and UNSW Women in Engineering student ambassadors, you will work with like-minded students in small teams to tackle an engineering challenge associated with their ongoing research.
Through this process that connects you to experts in engineering and world-class research, you will gain insights into sustainable and innovative technologies and develop key skills in design thinking, problem-solving, communication and teamwork that will be advantageous to the commencement of any engineering degree, and make friends before starting uni!
This transformational program can not only help you gain entry to UNSW Engineering, but by completing activities and attaining badges under the three program pillars of INSPIRE, ENGAGE and EMPOWER you can automatically qualify to be interviewed for a paid UNSW Student Ambassador role upon starting an engineering degree at UNSW Sydney!
*Inclusive of young women, non-binary and gender diverse students.
**Most FEAS degrees require a minimum ATAR of 83.00.
Who can apply?
Domestic high school students* in Year 11 and 12 completing their studies at an Australian or New Zealand school, who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW Sydney and expecting an ATAR within the FEAS eligibility range.
When do registrations open?
The 2025 UNSW Young Women in Engineering Pathway Program is CLOSED for registrations.
The 2026 program will open early in Term 4 for new registrations.
What is the cost?
Participants are required to pay a $10 non-refundable registration fee to secure their place in the program.
The UNSW Young WIE Pathway Program
UNSW Young WIE Pathway Program FAQ
UNSW Young Women in Engineering Club
The UNSW Young Women in Engineering Club is a fun, inspiring community for high school students* interested in STEM. We provide opportunities to explore the diverse fields of engineering where you can connect and share ideas with fellow high school students.
You’ll hear from inspiring role models such as UNSW Engineering students and women engineers who are already making their mark on the world.
*Inclusive of young women, non-binary and gender diverse students.