The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university. It welcomes students from over 100 countries, offering world?class research, quality teaching, and strong global networks. The university provides extensive student support, career services, and academic assistance tailored to international students.

 

What is Master of Materials Engineering?

The Master of Materials Engineering is a Level?9 postgraduate degree that combines advanced taught courses with research or practical work focused on the design, characterisation and deployment of new materials that underpin modern technologies — from electronics to biomaterials, energy systems to advanced manufacturing.

 

The programme builds deep technical expertise while developing professional and management skills relevant to advanced materials industries globally.

 

Subjects & Programme Structure

The degree combines taught courses with research or project components. Subjects may include:

Common Courses (Level?9)

• ENGGEN 730 – Management Skills for Project Professionals

• ENGGEN 732 – Systems Thinking and Project Business Case

• ENGGEN 734 – Engineering Contracts

• ENVENG 752 – Risk, LCA and Sustainability

• CHEMMAT 724 – Advanced Materials Characterisation

Core Materials Subjects

• CHEMMAT 720 – Materials Design and Processing

• CHEMMAT 723 – Industrial Materials Engineering

• CHEMMAT 725 – Advanced Functional Materials

Research Projects (if applicable)

• CHEMMAT 780 / 795 – Masters Research Project
  Students may do a research project or independent research portfolio as part of their degree.

 

Specialisations

While the official programme page doesn’t list strict majors, possible focus areas include:

• Biomaterials Engineering

• Energy & Environmental Materials

• Advanced Materials Processing

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

• Materials Engineer / Materials Development Specialist

• Process or Manufacturing Engineer

• Biomaterials and Medical Materials Developer

• Energy Materials Engineer

• Product Testing & Quality Assurance

• Advanced Research or PhD Pathways

 

Visa & Immigration Information

International students need a New?Zealand Student Visa to study full?time. To qualify:

• You must hold a confirmed offer of admission.

• Demonstrate financial capability, health insurance, and meet character/health requirements.

 

Highlights for International Students

• Gain specialist engineering skills in a field central to innovation.
• Access to research facilities and industry links.
• Intakes in both March and July — flexible start.
• Renewable pathways to career or further research (including PhD).
• Study in Auckland — a multicultural, student?friendly city.