The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland is committed to creating an environment where people thrive and contribute to improving the quality of life in national and global communities, as well as enhancing the wealth creation of the nation, through excellence in teaching, research and service.
Our undergraduates, postgraduates and graduates across five departments tell us about their journeys and experiences.
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering
Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
Specialisations
We offer a variety of specialisations that mirror the diversity of our five departments, the ever-evolving engineering profession, and our increasingly interdisciplinary research.
Undergraduate specialisations
Our ten Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations are accredited by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Washington Accord. This makes it a recognisable engineering qualification in many countries.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Structral Engineering
Postgraduate specialisations
We additionally offer more postgraduate specialisations to accomodate to the detailed nature of advanced study. You can also undertake a study programme that’s either taught or research-focused.
Bioengineering
Master of Engineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Systems Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Construction Management
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Disaster Management
Master of Disaster Management (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Earthquake Engineering
Master of Earthquake Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Energy
Master of Energy (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Management
Master of Engineering Management (taught)
Master of Engineering Project Management (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Food Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geotechnical Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geothermal Energy Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology
*Master of Engineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Light Metals Reduction Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechatronics Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Medical Devices and Technologies
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Operations Research
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research
Master of Operations Research (research)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Polymer Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering specialising in Polymer Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Software Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Transportation Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)