Information for International Students
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)
(Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
This is a highly respected qualification that will prepare you for a supervisory or senior technical career
in Engineering and also provide a pathway into the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering
Technology should you wish to continue your study.
OPTION 1
Engineering Pathway for International Students
Including the following programmes:
• Certificate in Foundation Studies (LEVEL 4)
• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering LEVEL 6
(Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering)
• 2 Years + 3 Months full-time
• NZ$21,900.00 (2015 fee only)
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Intake 2015: 23 November
Intake 2016: February, April, September, November
OPTION 2
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)
(Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering)
• 2 Years full-time
• NZ$19,952.00 (2016 fee only)
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Intake 2016: 22 February or 18 July
Key points:
• There is a very high demand for Engineers in
construction and manufacturing industries
• Very high employment rate of graduates
• Accredited by Institute of Professional Engineers of
New Zealand (IPENZ)
• Dublin Accord accredited
The programme offers a unique specialisation in Metallurgy,
developed in partnership with Titanium Industry Development
Association (TiDA).
Using specialised equipment in our teaching labs, learn computer
aided design techniques, conduct materials and failure testing
and demonstrate practical applications of engineering theories.
Graduates enter Engineering careers throughout industry in all
areas of design, implementation, manufacturing, analysis, safety
and quality assurance.
Study in Tauranga, in the beautiful
Bay of Plenty
One of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, with a beautiful
living environment and a strong import/export economy
offering good employment opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering
Specialisations: Mechanical and Metallurgy
Focuses on Engineering related to manufacturing processes:
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Mechanical Design & Problem Solving
CAD
Material Properties
Strength and Testing
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Management
Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Power
Prepares you for supervisory technical and roles in:
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Electrical System Design and Maintenance
Energy and Power Generation
Manufacturing Processes
Electromechanical Automation
Infrastructural Design
Industrial Safety Inspection
Civil Engineering
Using project based experiences students learn about:
• Design Construction
• Maintenance of built environments including Highway,
Traffic and Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Analysis and Design
• Land Surveying
• Site Investigation
• Structural Drawing
• Fluid Particle Dynamics
• Hydraulics and Draining
• Materials and Management
Preparation for Engineering
Course Content
www.boppoly.ac.nz/international
English for Specific Purposes
• Enhance your English skills for academic study
Mathematics
• Polish your numbers, rounding, fractions, and algebra,
trigonometry and data display skills
Information Management
• Develop your literacy and research skills via the use of online
databases and search engines
Social Science
• Explore individual society and social structures in
New Zealand
International Entry Requirements
International students must meet the academic and English
language requirements for this programme.
• Equivalent of High School graduation (with good Maths scores)
and
• IELTS scores as listed on the front page
Career Opportunities
Graduates are in high demand as:
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Engineering Technicians
Civil Project Managers
Technical Support Engineers
Supervising Technicians
Production Engineers
Production Managers
Maintenance Managers
Electronic/Electrical Engineers
Future Study Pathway
Bachelor of Engineering with University of Waikato
(Plus 2.5 - 3 Years of additional study)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology*
(Plus 1.5 Years of additional study)
*Additional study has to be completed at other Tertiary Institutions in New Zealand
APPLy
Apply online at www.boppoly.ac.nz/international or contact
our International Student Office. Alternatively you can apply
through our international representative listed below.
AGENT DETAILS
“I like the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
and I highly recommend it. I arrived in New Zealand in 2013
and was very shy. I have gained
a lot of confidence over the last
two years, and have secured an
engineering job doing maintenance
on sawmilling machinery. The NZ
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
was instrumental in securing this
job. I enjoy living in New
Zealand. You won’t be
disappointed if you
come to Tauranga.”
Gurender Singh
CONTACT
International Admissions
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Private Bag 12001
Tauranga 3143
New Zealand
Tel: +64-7-5710-190
Email: international@boppoly.ac.nz
*DISCLAIMER: Every effort was made to ensure the information contained in this brochure
was correct at the time of printing. However, development of our programmes is ongoing
and changes may occur subject to Academic Board approval. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to insufficient numbers or
circumstances beyond its control. In this instance fees will be refunded in full. Bay of Plenty
Polytechnic agrees to observe and is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care
of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are
available on request from us or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at
http://www.minedu.govt.nz.