Computer engineering focuses on teaching students a wide array of skills that are useful across many different industries. Skills such as software development, coding and cryptography may be utilized in a variety of fields which use technology throughout daily operations.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.