Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Engineering technologists focus on practical design and applied technology, working across a wide range of engineering disciplines. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for diverse engineering careers.
This engineering degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Sydney Accord. It prepares you for Technical Membership of Engineering New Zealand. Our close links with companies like Fisher & Paykel, Beca, Opus, Spark, Vodafone, Sky TV and Contact Energy can help you gain valuable workplace experience as part of your studies.
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Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
- University Entrance or equivalent including:
NCEA
- 14 credits or more at Level 2 or above (including AS91261 and AS91262) OR NCEA Level 3 in Maths, Stats or Calculus AND
- 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 2 or above in Physics
CIE
- A D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level
IB
- Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics
Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in mathematics (algebra) and physics at least to level 2 or equivalent. This could be:
- A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE); or
- Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.
1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent.
2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
If you have qualifications from another country
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English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent
Useful New Zealand school subjects
- Digital Technologies, English, Technology
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As a Bachelor of Engineering Technology student, you learn to make engineering judgements, solve problems creatively and ethically, and design for sustainability. You develop strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; setting you up well for your future career as an engineering technologist.
You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work experience to graduate, in addition to completing all your courses.
Each year you study courses related to your chosen major (the main subject you want to specialise in) and develop an understanding of the wider field of engineering. If you're a full-time student, you normally study eight courses a year (120 points each year, and 360 points for the entire degree).
Refer to the page for your chosen major for the courses you’ll study each year.
Year 1
Your first year introduces you to the different fields of engineering and helps you better imagine what your future career as an engineer could look like.
Many of your first-year courses are shared between the majors in this programme and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), making it possible for you to switch between our engineering degrees and majors.*
*Cross-credits between different engineering majors and degrees are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and you may not be able to gain cross-credits for all your first-year courses.
Year 2 and 3
You become more specialised in your chosen major and also develop more advanced engineering skills to prepare for your future career.
In Year 3 you also complete valuable workplace experience, working on an industry-based project related to your major.
If you started your studies in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology before 2024, the courses you need to complete are a little different. Find out what courses you need to take to complete your qualification if you started in 2023 or earlier.
Your major is the subject area you want to specialise in. It makes up the majority of your degree, and consists of a range of courses related to your chosen engineering subject.
Choose one of these majors as part of your degree
($7,726 - $7,821 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($46,800 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
- Fees-free study may be available for domestic students
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.