Master of Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (Research)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 21.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Auckland offers various scholarships specifically designed to support and encourage international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from around the world and provide financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals at the university.

Merit-Based Scholarships: The University of Auckland offers merit-based scholarships recognizing academic excellence. These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements in their previous studies, supporting them throughout their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Need-Based Grants: For students facing financial challenges, the university provides need-based grants to assist with tuition fees or living expenses. These grants aim to ensure that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Research Scholarships: The university also offers research scholarships for international students interested in pursuing research-based programs. These scholarships support students engaged in innovative research projects and contribute to the university's academic research endeavors.

Country-Specific Awards: Additionally, the University of Auckland provides scholarships specifically designated for students from certain countries. These awards aim to promote cultural diversity and international collaboration by attracting students from diverse geographical backgrounds.

Graduates from the Master of Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (Research) program at the University of Auckland possess specialized skills and advanced knowledge in structural engineering, enabling them to pursue various career paths within the field. 

1. Structural Engineer: Graduates can work as structural engineers, focusing on the design and analysis of structures such as buildings, bridges, and dams, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes.

2. Structural Consultant: They can work as consultants, providing expertise in structural design, reviewing structural plans, and offering recommendations to improve structural integrity and performance.

3. Project Engineer: Graduates may work as project engineers, overseeing structural projects, managing budgets, schedules, and resources, and ensuring project completion within specifications.

4. Bridge Engineer: They can specialize in bridge engineering, focusing on the design, inspection, and maintenance of bridges, ensuring their safety, durability, and functionality.

5. Seismic Engineer: Graduates may specialize in seismic engineering, assessing and designing structures to resist seismic forces and mitigate earthquake damage.

6. Construction Manager: They can work as construction managers, supervising structural construction projects, coordinating activities, and ensuring compliance with structural design specifications.

7. Researcher in Structural Engineering: Graduates can pursue careers in research institutions, conducting studies on innovative structural systems, materials, or seismic retrofitting techniques to advance the field of structural engineering.

8. Structural Analyst: They may work as structural analysts, using computer-aided design (CAD) software and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to analyze and optimize structural designs.

9. Building Inspector: Graduates can work as building inspectors, examining structures for compliance with building codes, safety standards, and structural soundness.

10. Academic or Educator: They can pursue careers in academia as professors or educators, teaching structural engineering principles and practices or conducting further research in the field.