Program Overview

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Master of Materials Engineering

The Master of Materials Engineering is a postgraduate program designed to equip students for employment in the rapidly growing field of Materials Engineering. This field challenges us to discover and design new materials by examining the structure, properties, and performance of basic resources that make up the world. Innovations in this space are often at the core of new technologies that change the way we live.

Programme Overview

The MMaterialsEng offers a balanced understanding of materials design, synthesis, and deployment, while cultivating management skills. The program combines taught courses with a core research course, allowing students to decide between a research project or a research portfolio of independent work. Industry is particularly looking for candidates willing to develop research projects or research portfolios that draw on Mori and Indigenous knowledge.

Programme Structure

The program structure includes:

• Taught courses
• A core research course
• Specializations in Biomaterials Engineering, Energy and Environmental Materials, and Advanced Materials Processing
• Research projects or research portfolios that draw on Mori and Indigenous knowledge

Subjects Available

The following subjects are available in this program:

• Advanced Materials Processing
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Energy & Environmental Materials
• Materials Engineering

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• A BE or BE(Hons) and passed with a GPA of 4.0 in at least 60 points at Stage III
• A relevant Bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and at least three years of relevant professional experience approved by the Programme Director
• A BE or BE(Hons) and passed 60 points toward a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0 or higher
• A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Domestic students: NZ$12,854.40* (2026 fees)
• International students: NZ$55,484* (2026 fees)

Key Dates

The key dates for the program include:

• Application closing dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
  • Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026
• Start dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
  • Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Research Areas

The program offers research areas in:

• Biomaterials Engineering
• Energy and Environmental Materials
• Advanced Materials Processing

Career Opportunities

The program can lead to career opportunities in:

• Materials Development engineer
• Process engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Energy materials engineer

Further Study Options

The program can also lead to further study options, including:

• Doctor of Philosophy

Student Support

The university offers student support services, including:

• Career Development and Employability Services
• AskAuckland (online help and support centre)