Overview

The Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at the University of Auckland provides a comprehensive foundation in engineering principles alongside specialised technical training. This four-year degree is designed to ensure graduates are career-ready by blending rigorous academic theory with extensive practical workshop and industry experience. Students join a passionate community at New Zealand's leading engineering faculty, supported by dedicated academic and personal networks.

Why Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at the University of Auckland?

The University of Auckland is recognised as New Zealand's premier institution for engineering studies according to major international rankings. Students benefit from a curriculum accredited by Engineering New Zealand, which is a signatory to the Washington Accord, ensuring the degree is professionally recognised globally. The faculty provides a broad base of fundamentals in the first year before moving into specialised pathways, supported by world-class research facilities and strong industry links.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 58009 per year
National fee: NZD 10158 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Materials Science
Electrical and Digital Systems
Engineering Design
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Computation and Software Development
Mathematical Modelling
Managing Design and Communication
Managing Projects and Innovation
Managing a Business

Careers with Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Graduates are equipped with highly transferable quantitative, problem-solving, and technical skills suitable for a wide range of technologically-driven industries. The professional accreditation of the degree allows for global mobility in various engineering roles. Graduates often find success in diverse sectors, from research and development to large-scale project management.

Common career paths include:

Consultant engineer
Research and design engineer
Project manager
Systems engineer
Analyst
Quantity surveyor
Hardware and software developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Modelling

Professional Skills and Communication

Design and Manufacture

Thermofluids

Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 8 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering 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

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80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

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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

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Non-residents

58009 NZD / year

≈ 58009 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10158 NZD / year

≈ 10158 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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