Study Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical at NZIST trading as Whitireia and WelTech in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Prepare for a career in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and related industries both in New Zealand and globally. The graduate attributes align with the International Engineering Alliance’s exemplar and is recognised by the Sydney Accord. The programme covers essential subjects such as:Mechanics of machinesStrength of materialsThermodynamicsFluid power - hydraulics and pneumaticsAsset managementProject managementYou’ll develop advanced skills aligned with international standards, applying engineering science to analyse complex problems, design sustainable and safe solutions, and utilise modern engineering tools. In your final year, you will complete a capstone project to ensure you are well-prepared and industry-ready.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$29,120.00 (US$ 17,370) per year

Homestay Accommodation Fee is $340.00 NZD per week

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Te Awakairangi Campus (Petone Campus)

21 Kensington Avenue, Petone,

Lower Hutt,

Wellington,

5012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 including

Three subjects at level 3 including:
- Physics with a minimum of 14 credits
- Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits, and
- one other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of approved subjects* and
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627).

Equivalent academic qualifications which may include University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra; equivalent Cambridge score, equivalent International Baccalaureate

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