Civil Engineers are responsible for the design and construction of infrastructure like buildings, transportation systems, water and wastewater facilities, ports, bridges and urban environments. This programme will teach you discipline-specific knowledge that will enable you to solve problems and improve people’s standard of living.

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Requirements
Entry Requirements
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
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Study optionResearch 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed either:
- A BE or BE(Hons) and passed with a GPA of 4.0 in at least 60 points at Stage III.
Or
- 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
Or
- 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.
Or
- A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher
Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed and the applicant’s intended specialisation. Qualifications in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.
You must have completed either:
- A BE or BE(Hons) and passed with a GPA of 4.0 in at least 60 points at Stage III.
Or
- 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.
Or
- 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
Or
- A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher
Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed and the applicant’s intended specialisation. Qualifications in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.
You must have completed either:
- A relevant Bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
Or
- A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher
Or
- Completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.
Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed and the applicant’s intended specialisation. Qualifications in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.
You must have completed either:
- A relevant Bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
Or
- A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher
Or
- Completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.
Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed and the applicant’s intended specialisation. Qualifications in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.
Other pathways to study
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or the Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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Study optionResearch 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:
- Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modeling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design
- One year of postgraduate-level study
- A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year
You will need a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
You must have completed a relevant four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:
- Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modeling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design
- One year of postgraduate-level study
- A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year
You will need a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised university (or similar institution).
You will need a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area from a recognised university (or similar institution).
You will need a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
Other pathways to study
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or the Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
In exceptional circumstances we will consider you for entry if you have completed a bachelors degree and have three years of relevant professional experience approved by the Programme Director.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 90
Career
Where could this programme take you?
Graduates from the programme will have advanced knowledge and be competent civil engineers able to undertake: design solutions for complex civil engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations; and understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of civil engineering work in the solution of complex civil engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
Jobs related to this programme
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
- Environmental Engineer
- Project Manager
- Site Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Design Engineer
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Fee Information
New Zealand, Auckland