Master of Engineering ME

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

• You may pursue either a 120 point or 180 point ME in one of our approved specialisations. This is generally dependent on your prior study. Both options require the completion of a 120 point research thesis.
• Your thesis topic, which will involve discussions with your supervisor, is determined by your chosen specialisation.
• The 180 point ME is intended for students with a relevant three-year bachelors degree, such as engineering, science or architecture. This requires the selection of an additional 60 points of courses from a list of taught classes relevant to your chosen research specialisation.

Programme requirements

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Four-year engineering degree

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An engineering degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

• Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design.
• One year of postgraduate-level study
• A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

You will need a GPE of 5.0.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$10,122 – $10,831.20

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

An engineering masters degree confirms your ability to investigate an important issue with research expertise, work with initiative, make sound judgements, draw conclusions and write a thesis to explain your arguments. These are extremely marketable qualities that can be used to widen your career options and general employability, both immediately after you finish your masters, and later on in your career.