Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts - from airplanes to wind turbines to dishwashers.
Practical courses designing, building, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems.
Take part in a variety of Research and Development (R&D) projects with industry sponsors, ranging from industrial design manufacturing, biomedical applications, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Check out clubs like UC Motorsport and Motosoc if you are interested in mechanics.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected July 2027
UC Ilam Campus
20 Kirkwood Avenue,
Upper Riccarton,
Christchurch,
Canterbury,
8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Secondary School Transcripts
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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