$25,783 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $25783 (NZD 43700) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Health Insurance | $478 (NZD 810) |
Total Cost | $478 (NZD 810) |
Total cost of the program is $43974
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2023 | $25311 (NZD 42900) |
2021 | $14827 (NZD 25130) |
Important Dates
Applications are accepted round the year.
Students in this pathway will focus on academic research, linking into one of the well established research centres within the school. An academic supervisor will be appointed to guide and direct you for the duration of the thesis. The research may be across various subjects or subject-specific depending on what you choose. Applicants admitted on the basis of a postgraduate diploma or honours degree who have completed a Research Methods paper may be permitted to enrol directly into the thesis.
Required Document List
- Official transcripts
- English language requirements
- Resume

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Career and Placement after Course
Research and development engineer
Systems engineer
Biomedical engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Computer engineer
Electrical engineer
Mechanical engineer
Telecommunication engineer
Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments
Programs Comparison
ranking | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 316 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 107 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 |
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why to opt? | The Master of Engineering is designed to help you develop your research skills and enhance your knowledge in the field of engineering. There are two pathways: Research (includes a thesis), or Coursework (includes a research project). The university is home to a number of internationally renowned research institutes and centres, and many of the students complete their research project in collaboration with these well-known research entities. AUT's expertise in engineering ranges from telecommunications to materials and manufacturing technologies, and from industrial optimisation to engines and vehicles. | This endorsed research degree is completed by a thesis and coursework. It aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem solving skills through supervised research. The degree may be awarded with Distinction. Study in a number of advanced Engineering courses will provide each student with key technical knowledge to enhance and support their research activities. | The ME is structured to help you develop a sense of independence and confidence in your ability to think critically and conduct fundamental or applied research. Regardless of your specialisation, you will engage with a stimulating mix of theory and analysis, setting you apart in your pursuit of higher-level opportunities. |
exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 90/120 | Duolingo - 120/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 90/120 | GRE - 299/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 90/120 |
Admission Criteria/Better to Have | Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)¹ |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) |
cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 14826.7 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 21696.07 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 28686.98 |
application dates | Nov 30, 2024 (Application Deadline For February 2025 Intake) | Dec 8, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) | Dec 8, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Semester 1) Jul 4, 2025 (Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Semester 2) Nov 11, 2025 (Application Deadline For Last Year Semester 2025 Intake) |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 11,903/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,180/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 2,360/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 712/Yr$1,207 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
New Zealand Government Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 1,056/Yr$1,790 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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