Highlights
Tuition fee
38925 NZD / year
8066 NZD / year
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Tuition fee
38925 NZD / year
8066 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
16 months
Duration
16 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Campus location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Engineering in Fire Engineering course at University of Canterbury is open to graduates from relevant branches of engineering, and covers all aspects of fire safety in buildings and other structures, human safety, and risk assessment.

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Overview

Fire engineers specialise in the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environment from destructive fire.

Careers

  • The Engineering in Fire Engineering course at  University of Canterbury  can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Risk Management
  • Structural Fire Engineering
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Fire Safety Systems
  • Fire Design Case Study
  • Advanced Fire Dynamics
  • Special Topic in Fire Engineering

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

 It is recommended that international students apply by June.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

225 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

English requirements

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120
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OR
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally need to have completed one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects.
You must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate. The programme of study must be approved.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    38925 NZD / year
    ≈ 38925 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    8066 NZD / year
    ≈ 8066 NZD / year

Additional Details

  • The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand
1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Engineering in Fire Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Westpac Southland Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
1500 NZD
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Clifford Wallace Collins Memorial Trust Scholarship

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University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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