Study Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Chemical and Materials Engineering) at The University of Auckland in New Zealand, Faculty of Engineering
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Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Chemical and Materials Engineering)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Enhance your undergraduate qualification with specialised knowledge to enable progression into an engineering masters programme. This qualification gives students who have completed a three-year engineering degree the opportunity to build on their previous skills, and understand the principles, concepts and ideas that underpin a chosen specialisation. It is designed to provide a pathway to further study in a masters programme. Postgraduate students in Chemical and Materials Engineering gain a deeper understanding of how things work, with the potential to develop new technologies. Areas of interest include: Advanced and nanomaterials research, which involves in-depth studies into properties, performance, processing, microstructure, and industrial applications Chemical and process engineering, including aluminium smelting technology, heat exchange, iron and steel making, food processing, high-pressure sterilisation, and more Energy and the environment, including biodiesel, oil and gas processing, thermal management, air flow and heat transfer, and clean technologies Food and bioproduct processing, with a focus on value-added food products and cost-effective technologies Materials engineering, with studies in novel materials design, manufacturing and processing. Specialist areas are light metals, nanomaterials and biomaterials Separation and reaction engineering, specialising in green process engineering Surface and materials science, from the nano to large-scale

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (US$ 33,097) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

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

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Grafton Campus

85 Park Road,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$55,484.40 (US$ 33,097) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

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

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Newmarket Campus

314-390 Khyber Pass Road,

Newmarket,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Taught 120 points

You must have completed an Engineering degree or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Architecture, Geology, or Physics. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution), and you will need a GPE of 3.0.

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

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About The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university, with a global reputation for academic excellence and research.

  • Ranked 65th globally (QS World Rankings 2026)
  • New Zealand’s largest research organisation
  • Outstanding student support and excellent facilities
  • Top 2% in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2025

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