Overview

The Master of Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland provides a comprehensive education in the structure, properties, and performance of the essential resources that underpin modern technology. This programme balances technical expertise in materials design with the cultivation of vital management skills required for professional leadership. Students can choose between taught and research-focused pathways to suit their specific career objectives.

Why Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland?

The university offers a unique curriculum that integrates Māori and Indigenous knowledge into modern engineering solutions. Research initiatives often explore sustainable innovations, such as utilizing New Zealand plant fibres or biomass-derived graphite for green energy. Students benefit from specialised tracks in Biomaterials Engineering, Energy and Environmental Materials, and Advanced Materials Processing, ensuring they remain at the forefront of technological change.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 55484 per year
National fee: NZD 12854 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core engineering principles with specialised research projects or portfolios. Modules may include:

Advanced materials characterisation
Materials Design and Processing
Industrial Materials Engineering
Advanced functional Materials
Biological Materials and biomaterials
Resource Recovery Technologies
Advanced microbial technology
Waste Reduction and Recycling Technologies
Composite Materials

Careers with Materials Engineering

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles across the manufacturing, energy, and production sectors. The programme develops the technical and entrepreneurial skillsets that employers actively seek for the deployment of new metals and sustainable materials. Potential career paths include:

Materials Development engineer
Process engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Biomedical engineer
Environmental engineer
Energy materials engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Materials Processing

Biomaterials Engineering

Energy & Environmental Materials

Materials Engineering

Advanced Physical Chemistry

Materials Design and Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Materials Science View 9 other Masters in Materials Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design

One year of postgraduate-level study

A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

12854 NZD / year

≈ 12854 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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Funding

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