Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

AUT’s degrees in engineering and computer and mathematical sciences are your opportunity to play a key role in New Zealand’s technological, social and economic development.

Our teaching and research staff are among the best in New Zealand and internationally. This, alongside collaborative learning environments and valuable workplace experience with industry clients, contributes to our programmes achieving the highest standards in student experience and employer satisfaction.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Academic departments

Research in engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

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Women in technology

If you’re a woman studying or interested in technology, you can find support, encouragement and fun in a number of groups – check out how you can help each other to succeed in your fields.

Women in technology

Partnerships with international universities

We have a number of partnerships and collaborative programmes with universities around the world.

Learn more about our partnerships

Work with us: ways to partner with AUT

We’re proud of our strong industry links – and we’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with organisations. Find out how you can access AUT talent and help shape the future of computing and engineering.

Become an industry partner

Labs and facilities

Our industry-leading facilities for engineering and computer and mathematical sciences students include the Scanning Electron Microscope and 3D Printing Lab.

Find out more about our facilities

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Tech Week 2022
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A bridge to future engineering careers
24 May, 2022
AUT in partnership with industry groups are building interest in future engineering careers with the launch of the Bridges to Schools project.
Tech Week 2022
Techweek 2022 – 16 – 22 May
09 May, 2022
AUT is excited to once again be a strategic partner for Techweek, with several on-campus events taking place next week.
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Rotuman Language Week 2022
09 May, 2022
The first episode of AUT’s 2022 Pacific Language Week video series – AUT Focus on Sustainability – has been released for Rotuman Language Week.
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AUT partnership launches tech bootcamps
05 May, 2022
AUT has partnered with the Institute of Data to offer intensive tech bootcamps for kiwis to upskill and support business growth.
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Steve Henry new Royal Society Fellow
21 Mar, 2022
Congratulations to Professor Steve Henry of Kode Technology Innovation (DCT) and Kode Biotech, on being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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Opening in July, the City Campus’ new Engineering, Design and Technology building will be the home for our School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
The City Campus’ new Engineering, Technology and Design building is the home for our School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Peter Makolo
Great graduatesPeter MakoloDoctor of PhilosophyWe need fresh ideas to solve the challenges the move to more renewable energy sources poses to the power system, says Doctor of Philosophy student Peter Makolo.We need fresh ideas to solve the challenges the move to more renewable energy sources poses to the power system, says Peter Makolo who came to AUT as an international student from Tanzania, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Scholarship. Peter’s research has opened up many opportunities to network and share his work with other researchers in his field.
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Megan Burfoot
Great graduatesMegan BurfootDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is exploring.How can architects and engineers achieve the right acoustic environment for the buildings they create? That is the interesting topic Megan Burfoot is investigating for her Doctor of Philosophy in architectural engineering. She has always been passionate about architecture and engineering, Megan says.
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Anna Plessas
Great graduatesAnna PlessasDoctor of PhilosophyFor current AUT PhD student Anna Plessas, her Doctor of Philosophy is a great opportunity to combine her background in psychology with machine learning.How much experience does a learner need to have in learning for a machine to make a prediction about their training history and their future behaviour? That is the interesting topic Anna Plessas is exploring for her PhD. For Anna, her PhD is a great opportunity to combine her background in psychology with machine learning.
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Herman Masindano Wandabwa
Great graduatesHerman Masindano WandabwaDigital Solutions Specialist, KiwiRailDoctor of PhilosophyHis supervisory team was his inspiration from the word go, says Dr Herman Masindano Wandabwa who now works as a digital solutions specialist for KiwiRail.His supervisory team was his inspiration from the word go, says Dr Herman Masindano Wandabwa who came to AUT as an international student from Kenya to study a PhD in computer science and now works as a digital solutions specialist for KiwiRail. With an interest in data analytics and natural language processing, his PhD topic was an easy choice for Herman.
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Pallavi Roy
Great graduatesPallavi RoyTechnical Business Analyst (Operational Risk), Westpac New ZealandMaster of IT Project ManagementFurthering her understanding of project management skills was the obvious next step in her career, says computing alumna Pallavi Roy who came to AUT from India.Furthering her understanding of project management skills was the obvious next step in her career, says Pallavi Roy who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a Master of IT Project Management. She enjoys applying her knowledge to help clients find the right business solution.
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