Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This endorsed research degree is completed by a thesis and coursework. It aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem solving skills through supervised research. The degree may be awarded with Distinction. Study in a number of advanced Engineering courses will provide each student with key technical knowledge to enhance and support their research activities. The Master of Engineering degree is awarded as an endorsed degree in an area of specialisation: Bioengineering Chemical and Process Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management Earthquake Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering Transportation Engineering Te Tari Puhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao, Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering strives to attain the highest possible standards in both teaching and research at graduate level. Students and staff work closely together to extend and challenge their talents and abilities. The Department has extensive laboratory and office space, in-house computing, and access to an engineering library. Students from throughout the world are welcomed in the Department. UC graduates obtain employment internationally. Excellence in research has been recognised with distinguished awards from Aotearoa New Zealand and international institutions won by our staff. The Department takes pride in providing a comprehensive, practical, and stimulating educational learning experience. We also offer a variety of block courses for working engineers to increase their skill levels while still in employment. Study Involve: Te Tari Puhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao, Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering hosts many active research groups and has an international reputation. Our research groups include: Fire Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Hydrological and Ecological Engineering Environmental Engineering Timber Engineering Bridge Engineering Earthquake Engineering Steel and Concrete Engineering Transportation Engineering Construction Management Renewable Energy.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$51,900.00 (26,12,109) per year
Accommodation - 525(weekly cost)
Start date

December 2026

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You must normally have completed one of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours

Bachelor of Science with Honours with First or Second Class Honours, in relevant subjects

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more.

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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