UoA: YOUR WAY
Master of Civil EngineeringElevate your Civil Engineering career with a Masters Degree – Designed for busy professionals
UoA: YOUR WAY
Master of Civil Engineering
Elevate your Civil Engineering career with a Masters Degree – Designed for busy professionals
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Start Your Masters Online, Then Complete On-Campus in New Zealand
Whether you’re a seasoned civil engineer seeking leadership opportunities or a professional from a related field like architecture or construction management, the Master of Civil Engineering will help you gain the advanced knowledge, skills, and professional credibility needed to lead engineering teams, manage complex projects, and navigate the dynamic world of civil engineering.
Entry Requirements
180-point MCivilEng:
A relevant bachelors degree with a GPA/GPE of 4.0
Duration
180-point MCivilEng:
MCivilEng: 1.5 years (full-time)
Next Start Dates
2025
Masters Degree:
21 July (Applications close 7 July)
Full Programme Fees*
Disclaimer: *The programme fee estimate provided is indicative only and includes rounding up fees to the nearest dollar. Fees are set annually and will be updated on this webpage.
The estimate includes 15% GST but excludes the Student Services Fee, course books and the additional costs of completing the remaining 120 points of your masters degree on campus in New Zealand, such as living costs and travel and health insurance.
You may also be eligible for an indirect tax reduction at the applicable rate and a waiver of health and travel insurance for up to 60 points of online study in the masters degree, provided certain conditions are met. Final fees will be confirmed upon course enrolment.
Why is this programme right for you?
The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) opens doors to leadership positions and significantly increases your earning potential in the competitive engineering sector. With this advanced qualification, you can differentiate yourself from your peers and access higher-paying roles that align with your career aspirations.
The curriculum is designed to ensure you acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Deepen your understanding of cutting-edge civil engineering practices, master critical thinking and problem-solving, and develop the specialised expertise necessary to excel as a civil engineer in New Zealand or overseas.
Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a leader in civil engineering.
What are the key benefits?
1. Unlock Leadership and Management Opportunities:
Gain the advanced knowledge, skills, and professional credibility needed to lead engineering teams, manage complex projects, and navigate the dynamic world of civil engineering.
2. Increase Your Salary Potential:
A Masters degree opens doors to leadership positions and significantly increases your earning potential in the competitive engineering sector. With this advanced qualification, you can differentiate yourself from your peers and access higher-paying roles that align with your career aspirations.
3. Master Cutting-Edge Skills:
Benefit from the expertise of leading academics and industry professionals. The curriculum is designed to ensure you acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Deepen your understanding of cutting-edge civil engineering practices, master critical thinking and problem-solving, and develop the specialised expertise necessary to excel as a civil engineer in New Zealand or overseas.
4. Connect with Industry Leaders:
Network and collaborate with experienced professionals through interactive, live sessions led by expert academics. Gain valuable insights from fellow professionals and build relationships that can benefit your career.
5. Address Real-World Engineering Challenges:
Explore real engineering challenges faced by New Zealand companies. Apply your learning to develop complex engineering problems and enhance your decision-making skills.
6. Earn a Globally Recognised Qualification:
The University of Auckland is ranked 1st in New Zealand and 46th in the world for Engineering, ensuring that your masters degree is respected and valued both domestically and internationally.
Interested in our online learning experience?
Watch the video below to see it in action!
Discover how we’ve designed our online courses to deliver a world-class education that fits into your life.
Our intuitive platform is built around your needs, offering a range of interactive tools, multimedia content, and personalised support to ensure you succeed at every stage of your journey.
Making online learning effective and engaging
Discover how we’ve designed our online programmes to deliver a world-class education that fits into your life—whether you’re a working professional, balancing family commitments, or simply looking for flexibility.
Our intuitive platform is built around your needs, offering a range of interactive tools, multimedia content, and personalised support to ensure you succeed at every stage of your journey.
Programme Structure
The 180-point MCivilEng programme comprises a core (60 points) and elective courses (120 points). There may be flexibility in available courses at the discretion of the Programme Director.
Core (45 points):
Electives (120 points):
At least 30 points from:
Students pursuing the Construction Engineering specialisation will complete:
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be eligible to apply for a post study work visa?
If your Offer for Admission is for UoA: Your Way, you will study 120 points of your masters programme onshore in New Zealand.
By completing 120 points of your programme onshore in New Zealand, you will study two semesters on the correct student visa thereby meeting the post study work visa requirement* to study full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand.
Do I need to achieve a minimum GPA to be eligible to complete my programme in New Zealand?
If your Offer for Admission is for UoA: Your Way, you will need to achieve a minimum GPA* at the end of the first semester (60 points).
Master of Engineering Project Management
• 4.0 (B- grade average)
Master of Civil Engineering
3.5 (B- grade average)
*If you do not achieve the minimum GPA, you will exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management, and we will notify Immigration New Zealand about your change of status, which may affect your future visa applications.
What do I need to know about the tuition fees and the student visa requirements for UoA: Your Way?
Starting Online:
To begin your masters degree with the first 60 points of online study, you must pay tuition fees for at least one semester before commencing your programme.
You do not require a valid student visa to commence your programme online.
However, you can apply for your student visa as soon as you have an Offer of Admission without any conditions and a confirmed place. If you wish to apply for your student visa at this early stage, we strongly recommend paying for the entire masters degree* (equivalent to 180 points) before commencing your programme.
You may also be eligible for an Indirect Tax reduction at the applicable rate and a waiver of Health and Travel Insurance, for up to 60 points of online study in the masters programme, provided certain conditions are met.
* Please note that tuition fees may increase annually, and any outstanding balance for your 2026 enrolments will need to be paid later.
Completing on campus:
INZ recommends applying for a visa at least four months before the start of on-campus study. Therefore, you should apply for your student visa by at least 23 October 2025 to ensure you have a valid student visa to arrive on campus for Semester 1, 2026, to complete the remaining 120 points of your masters degree on-campus in New Zealand.
To be eligible for a student visa, you must provide proof of payment for one year of on-campus tuition fees for 2026* – the remaining 120 points of the masters degree you intend to complete on campus in New Zealand, as outlined in your Offer of Admission.
* Please note that tuition fees may increase annually, and any outstanding balance for your 2026 enrolments will need to be paid later.
What are the minimum technical requirements to study online?
You do not need to have the latest computer or fastest internet connection to study online. However, we do recommend a general comfort level with computers and the internet, along with the following minimum specifications.
· Laptop or PC (preferably running Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 or Apple MacOS 10.14 and above) with a suitable web browser, Microsoft Word or other document producing capabilities and functional webcam.
· Headset/ear phones/microphone for listening/speaking/recording purposes
· Stable internet connection (recommended speed of 3Mbps)
· Designated quiet study space especially required for completing assignments/assessments
What happens if my student visa is delayed?
If your Offer for Admission is for UoA: Your Way, you will need a valid student visa to complete your programme onshore in New Zealand.
We strongly recommend that you arrive on campus by the FIRST day of the semester, otherwise you may put your eligibility for a post-study work visa at risk.
You must commence your studies on the correct student visa. Any other type of visa will not be accepted.
If you do not have a valid student visa, which enables you to arrive on campus by the FIRST day of the semester to complete the remaining 120 points onshore in New Zealand, you can either:
• Choose to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management.
• Request to suspend your studies for one semester to allow you sufficient time to arrive on campus for the following semester, subject to approval from the Programme Director on a case-by-case basis.
What happens if I don’t have a valid student visa to complete on campus?
If your Offer for Admission is for UoA: Your Way, you will need a valid student visa to complete your programme onshore in New Zealand.
If you are unable to obtain a valid student visa, which enables you to arrive on campus to complete the remaining 120 points onshore in New Zealand, you will not meet the eligibility criteria for a post-study work visa, but you can either:
• Choose to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management.
Or
• Choose to complete a further 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma* in Civil Engineering or Engineering Project Management from your home country fully online.
Or
• Choose to complete the remaining 120 pts of the Masters degree** from your home country fully online.
Please Note:
*The Research Project is not available to students who choose to study the Postgraduate Diploma Online.
**The Construction Engineering specialisation is not available to be completed fully online. Students studying the Master of Civil Engineering fully online complete the general pathway.