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This study aims to explore how engineering students perceive the impact of generative AI on their skills and education.

Engineering students’ perspectives on how generative AI is reshaping engineering skills and education: a multi-institution qualitative study

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Qualitative study explores engineering students’ perspectives on generative AI and its implications for education, suggesting necessary guidance.

This study aims to explore how engineering students perceive the impact of generative AI on their skills and education.
Inductive thematic analysis was conducted on semi-structured interviews with 48 engineering students.
Participants were from three Australian universities and included various year levels.
Analysis focused on students’ perceptions of generative AI in engineering.
Students view generative AI as a helpful tutor and productivity tool, but express concerns about critical thinking and creativity erosion.
They foresee a change in the value of engineering work, emphasizing more on decision-making and accountability.
Students advocate for better GenAI literacy and assessment practices that prioritise reasoning over restriction.

Quince et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores engineering students’ perspectives on generative AI and its implications for education, suggesting necessary guidance.