Engineering Fast Track

Start our Fast Track graduate programme and become a professional Engineer.

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Now, more than ever, New Zealand needs more creative engineers and at Waikato, that is what we do best. We lead the way when it comes to high-tech, innovative solutions to real-world problems.

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Fast Track Graduate Programme

If you have a relevant degree, you may be able to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) through our Fast Track graduate programme. Completion time will vary depending on your previous qualification.

Who is eligible for the programme?

  • Those who are/have been working in industry (for approximately 5+ years) and have completed a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering or Diploma in Engineering and wish to upgrade to an accredited, professional engineering degree that is recognised around the world.
  • Those with degrees in relevant fields (such as earth sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or computer science) who have 5+ years experience related to the programme they wish to enter into.

Degree structure

Each student’s study journey will be customised based on their prior qualifications and skills and when they are able to commence full-time study, part-time study is also an option.

There are papers available if you need to refresh your maths and physics.

If you have a degree in earth sciences or chemistry for instance, and wish to pursue a BE(Hons) in Civil Engineering, you could start full-time.

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How do I apply?

Please get in touch and we will talk with you directly to ascertain the right path for you before proceeding with enrolment.

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School Office: Room E.2.07, E Block, Gate 8, Hillcrest Rd, Hamilton.