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

Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
University of Canterbury

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

Fire engineers specialise in the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environment from destructive fire.The Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering 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.Some courses are offered in blocks and online learning software allows for flexible programmes of study. You will also complete a thesis or project.Postgraduate study 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (16 Months)

Tuition fees
NZ$72,982.50 (36,73,184) per year
Accommodation - 525(weekly cost)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

12/12/2025

Start date

February 2026

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Christchurch,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally need to have completed one of the following:Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class HonoursPostgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or moreBachelor 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.

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

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