Engineering

Explore internationally accredited engineering degrees at the University of Waikato. You'll be able to try various disciplines before deciding, ensuring an informed choice for your future.

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Engineer the Future

Now, more than ever, the world needs more creative engineers and at Waikato, that’s what we do best. We lead the way when it comes to high-tech, innovative solutions to real world problems and we work with industry every step of the way.

Engineering Design Show

Held over two days in October and open to the public, our world-class Engineering Design Show (EDS) is the flagship event of the Waikato School of Engineering and the high-point of our degree programmes. See first-hand how our final-year students are excelling in designing, building and testing new products, structures and solutions for the real world.

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Why study engineering at Waikato?

1 World-leading Engineering Design Show
8 Accredited BE(Hons) programmes
10 Reasons to study engineering with us
800 Hours of paid work placements

Eight programmes to choose from

At Waikato, we offer eight internationally accredited engineering degree programmes including civil engineering, mechanical engineering and mechatronics. These qualifications are recognised around the world.

You have a trimester to sample different disciplines before choosing which programme is right for you.

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Join a vibrant community of innovators at Waikato. We offer innovative programmes, strong industry connections, and the skills to create a positive impact on the world.

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Your first year at Waikato Engineering sets the stage for success. Explore our engaging curriculum, practical labs, and resources designed to equip you for a thriving engineering career.

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Stand out from the crowd with industry experience. Waikato Engineering connects you with employers for paid work placements, giving you a competitive edge after graduation.

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Start your studies in either Hamilton or Tauranga

You can start your engineering degree in either Hamilton or Tauranga. Our Tauranga students benefit from smaller class sizes and new, state-of-the-art facilities in our award-winning building located in the heart of the Tauranga CBD.

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Jump Start your engineering career

Passionate about pursuing engineering but don’t have the necessary NCEA Level 3 credits in Calculus or Physics? We offer two papers through the Jump Start Programme starting late January designed especially for prospective engineering students.

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Ready for the next level?

Designed for research-oriented graduates, the Master of Engineering programme focuses on developing exceptional skills in advanced engineering design, research, and development.

Enquire and Apply

Tailor your engineering journey. With Waikato's Fast Track Graduate Programme, complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) based on your existing qualifications, saving you time and effort.

Waikato engineering students can gain a unique business edge by concurrently studying towards a Diploma in Engineering Management along side the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) all within 4 years. 

University of Waikato Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) students complete 800 hours of work placement – usually paid – within their degrees, supported by our dedicated Work Integrated Learning team.