Overview

Key Features

Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics engineer or electrical engineer and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing and professional practice in this Engineering Technology (Electrical) from Unitec Institute of Technology programme.

Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation: in either electronics, power or mechatronics engineering.

Highlights

Get qualified in three years (full-time study), not four, and get into employment sooner.

A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).

Approved under a new New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering technology degrees.

Accredited by the Engineering New Zealand. Completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, will make you eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ).

Internationally recognised under the Sydney Accord; this means this qualification is recognised in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and much more.

Strong links with the engineering industry.

Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops and debates.

Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Computing

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Communication

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Design and Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 31 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

For this programme, you will need:

60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in Physics

14 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra and Calculus)

14 credits in one other approved subject; and

18 credits from up to two other approved subjects

10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)

Be 16 years old by the time you start this programme

If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance

Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29615 NZD / year

≈ 29615 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7100 NZD / year

≈ 7100 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

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