Overview

Mechanical engineering technologists design and advise on the building and repair of machines and tools. They could spend their day determining the requirements of the production manager, carrying out feasibility studies, researching the use of energy sources, machinery and materials, using CAD software to model plans or preparing drawings of machines or machine parts.

If students are in employment, the project module can be tailored to their workplace.

Purpose-built engineering facility

Students will learn in a modern, purpose-built trades and engineering facility at the Rotokauri Campus. This facility provides learning opportunities that reflect industry standards and uses the latest techniques and technologies.

Career

Graduates of the Engineering Technology (Mechanical) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology may be employed as a mechanical engineering technologist.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Engineering Computing
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Communication
Engineering Design and Drawing
Engineering Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology 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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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance (UE), or equivalent, comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in Physics; and
A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in Calculus; and
A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in one other subject from the list of UE approved subjects; and
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing; and
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required).

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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

29120 NZD / year

≈ 29120 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8508 NZD / year

≈ 8508 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 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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