The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and highest?ranked university, renowned for research excellence, strong global partnerships and industry connections. The Master of Professional Engineering (MProfEng) is a specialist postgraduate engineering qualification designed in consultation with industry to build professional engineer capability. It is aligned with international engineering standards (Washington Accord) and supports students who want to qualify as Chartered Professional Engineers or enhance their global engineering career prospects.

 

Why Study Master of Professional Engineering?

• Industry?relevant training: Designed in collaboration with employers to equip graduates with robust technical, professional, and multidisciplinary skills relevant to local and global engineering practice.
• Washington Accord pathway: First master’s degree in NZ to gain provisional Washington Accord accreditation, supporting international recognition of skills and mobility across Accord signatory countries such as the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
• Professional practice focus: Includes an integrated Professional Capstone design project where students work in teams to solve real?world engineering problems.
• Career readiness: Prepares students to work as qualified engineers in fields such as civil, infrastructure, structural, construction, and multidisciplinary engineering.

 

Subjects / Topics & Programme Structure

The MProfEng combines core engineering technical courses, professional skills training, a Capstone design experience, and an individual research project.

Example Components

• Professional Capstone (30 points): Multidisciplinary team project involving real engineering design challenges.

• Research Project (30 points): Individual research or application project linked to your specialisation.

• Core courses (examples):
  • Engineering Decision Making in Aotearoa
  • Management Skills for Project Professionals
  • Construction Planning & Execution
  • Research Methods for Engineers

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Professional Engineering programme are equipped for roles such as:

• Professional / Chartered Engineer
• Civil / Construction Engineer
• Infrastructure & Project Engineer
• Engineering Consultant
• Design & Systems Engineer

 

Highlights for International Students

• Global accreditation: Provisional Washington Accord accreditation enhances international career mobility.
• Practical design experience: Capstone project develops real?world, team?based engineering skills.
• Flexible pathways: 180?point and 240?point options suit students with different prior qualifications.
• Auckland location: Study in a multicultural, engineering?focused city with broad opportunities.

 

Visa & Immigration (International Students)

International students must obtain a Student Visa to study full?time in New?Zealand. You must typically:

• Hold an offer of study
• Show proof of funds for tuition + living costs
• Demonstrate required English proficiency
• Have health insurance