Engineering professionals are solving the world’s problems and leading the way in innovation by improving infrastructure, building smarter technologies and finding alternative energy sources.
New Zealand needs more professional engineers working in the economy. Currently, fewer than 1,000 professional engineers graduate each year. Countries with similar populations to New Zealand have more than double that number of engineering graduates.
As a trained engineer, you will be in-demand and essential for New Zealand’s growth in technology-related enterprises. Our close links with the New Zealand industry ensures you will be work-ready and able to apply your engineering skills and scientific knowledge to solve real-world, industrial and societal problems.
Engineering and Management
Industry needs leaders with more than just superb engineering skills to effect positive disruption.
Our dual qualification of a BE(Hons) and Diploma in Engineering Professional Practice arms students with the engineering nous and business acumen needed to accelerate their careers and open doors to top-management positions in industry.See the dual qualification
Creativity is what we do
At Waikato, we challenge our students to be creative engineers focused on solving issues that matter to people. We believe it’s not just about what our students know, but what they do with what they know that will enable them to make a difference.
- Why study engineering at Waikato
- BE(Hons) and postgraduate programmes
- Our engineering research themes
Jump Start your learning
Has COVID-19 disrupted your learning? Are you worried about not meeting the BE(Hons) entry requirements or do you want to refresh your understanding of entry-level maths and physics?
The School of Engineering is offering two papers (one in maths and one in physics) as part of the Jump Start programme run over six weeks in across January and February.
Fast Track Graduate Programme
If you have a relevant degree, you may be able to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) over two years through our new Fast Track Graduate Programme.
This new accelerated programme has been specially designed for skilled workers whose jobs may have been affected by COVID-19.
Study Engineering in these qualifications
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Certificate
- Graduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Diploma
- Graduate Diploma
- Postgraduate Diploma
BE(Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is the basis for a professional career in engineering, and at Waikato you’re provided with plenty of opportunities to apply what you’ve learnt in real-life work situations.
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) focuses on how problems can be solved by using design and engineering processes. At every stage of your degree, you’ll be involved in creating, designing and realising sophisticated engineering products.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your research and design work at the Oji Fibre Solutions Engineering Design Show – a conference-style event open to industry and the public.
As a Waikato engineering student you will also complete 800 hours of work experience – usually paid – with a company or organisation that suits your interests, and you’ll make valuable industry contacts which in many cases leads to part or full-time work.
Our Work Integrated Learning Unit actively seeks and oversees your industrial work placement, ensuring a good fit for your area of study and career goals.
Key information
| Years: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 480 |
| BE(Hons) Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Fees (Domestic): | $7,580 (approx) per year See if you’re eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Area of Study: | School of Engineering |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. |
Career opportunities
- Biochemical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Food Technology Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Product Designer
- Software Engineer
- Civil Engineer
Entry requirements
The areas of study within the BE(Hons) have individual entry requirements. For guaranteed entry you are expected to have studied the listed subjects at Level 3 NCEA, CIE AS, A Level or equivalent with certain levels of attainment.
Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Calculus – a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus.
- Physics – a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Physics.
Chemical & Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials & Process Engineering
- Chemistry – a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Chemistry
- Calculus – a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus.
- Physics – a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Physics.
Software Engineering
- Calculus – a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus.
- A minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in two other approved subjects for University Entrance.
All other applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and pathways are available. We encourage you to apply for your desired stream of study and we will work with you on a pathway if you do not meet these requirements.
Each programme has a set of compulsory papers that you must study. Some papers have specific entry requirements and if you do not have the required background you may be directed to take certain papers in your first year of study.
Facilities
Our students work in specialised laboratories. These include the Large Scale Lab complex that features a suite of workshops and laboratories dedicated to engineering teaching and research, such as 3D printing, a mechanical workshop and computer labs with engineering design software.
The computing facilities at the University of Waikato are among the best in New Zealand, ranging from phones and tablets for mobile application development to cluster computers for massively parallel processing. Software Engineering majors will also have 24 hour access to computer labs equipped with all the latest computer software.
Contacts
School of Engineering
Phone: +64 7 838 4322
Email: [email protected]
Website: eng.waikato.ac.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/WaikatoEngineering