$26,248 /Yr
Important Alert
- Application Deadline For February 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $26248 (NZD 44488) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $504 (NZD 855) |
| Books and supply | $590 (NZD 1000) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $25311 (NZD 42900) |
Important Dates
Applications are accepted round the year.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For February 2026 Intake | Nov 30, 2025 |
Program Overview – Master of Philosophy (Engineering) at AUT
The M.Phil. in Engineering at AUT is a one-year, research-focused degree requiring submission of a thesis under faculty supervision. Entry requires a bachelor’s (or higher) with a B-average or above, or equivalent professional experience; securing a supervisor is essential. International students must meet a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (no band below 6.0). AUT’s overall acceptance rate is around 91%, graduates typically progress into PhD-level research or industry roles within months, and competitive research scholarship packages often cover full tuition and include stipends of up to NZD 25,000.
Fees – Master of Philosophy (Engineering) at AUT
For the 2025 intake, total tuition for the 120-point program is NZD 44,488 for international students. Institutional fees (such as student services levy) are included in tuition. Mandatory international health insurance (Studentsafe) costs NZD 855 per year. Estimated research-related supplies/books cost about NZD 1,000. Accommodation in shared student housing averages around NZD 19,500/year and living expenses (meals, personal, transport) add approximately NZD 7,000/year.
Important Dates – Master of Philosophy (Engineering) at AUT
The program begins four times annually: October 2025, February, May, and July 2026. Application deadlines are Nov 1, 2024 for Feb 2025 start, Feb 1, 2025 for May, Apr 1, 2025 for July, and Jul 1, 2025 for October intakes. Review is rolling, and early applications ensure faster supervisor matching and scholarship consideration.
Semester-wise Modules and Credits – Master of Philosophy (Engineering) at AUT
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Component |
Duration |
Credits |
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Research Thesis |
Full Academic Year (12 months full-time) |
120 points |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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Category |
Details |
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Academic Requirement |
A completed bachelor's with honours, bachelor's degree, postgraduate diploma, or master's degree, with a B grade average or higher. |
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Work Experience |
Relevant professional experience can be considered as part of the application. |
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English Language Score |
IELTS (Academic): An overall score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6.0. |
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Documents Required |
Academic transcripts, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a 1-2 page preliminary research proposal. |
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Application Fee |
No application fee is listed for the program itself. An accommodation application fee of NZD150 applies separately. |
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Application Link |
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Decision Time |
Not specified on the website. The timeline varies based on application review and supervisor availability. |
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Interview |
May be required to discuss your research proposal and suitability for the program. |
Scores Required
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