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12 Best Engineering Programs in New Zealand

There are 12 Engineering programs in New Zealand, spread across 3 universities, typically lasting Full-time: 5 years. Courses from University of Auckland, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and Open Polytechnic come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland offers a conjoint Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) that combines an engineering programme with Arts courses. Students complet...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (March); Semester One (February)Intake
Engineering
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2Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) conjoint combines engineering skills with a broad business programme. The BCom starts with integrated, interd...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One – 1 March; Semester One – 28 FebruaryIntake
Engineering
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3Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

University of Auckland — Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons)) is a four-part undergraduate programme that combines theoretical and practical work. Students pursue one of eleven specialisa...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One (March); Semester Two (July)Intake
Engineering
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4Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Automotive Trades

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — Overview of the Automotive Trades DegreeThe Automotive Trades degree at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides students with a comprehensive understandin...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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5Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Aviation Engineering

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Aviation Engineering degree at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills essential for a successful career i...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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6Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Civil Engineering

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Civil Engineering degree at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive education designed to equip students with the necessary skills and...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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7Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure degree at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
View program → About the university
8Program
NM Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology logo
#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Mechanical Trades

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Mechanical Trades degree at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers an extensive overview of the engineering principles, practices, and technologies essenti...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Auckland at #65 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Auckland has the largest research record in this group, with 10,118,145 citations and an h-index of 772.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's and 3 diploma. The usual length is Full-time: 5 years and Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (56% of courses with a stated intake). Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Engineering?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (#9 in New Zealand) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Engineering course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 5 years, with Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 89% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in New Zealand?

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, with 5, ahead of Open Polytechnic (4).

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