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

News
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AI Day 2019
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Christchurch tragedy
15 Mar, 2019
The tragic event in Christchurch today devastates us. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their friends and families.
AI Day 2019
AI-DAY Workshop Series at AUT announced
14 Mar, 2019
New Zealand's premier artificial intelligence event is back, and AUT will once again have a presence.
Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh
AI-DAY is everywhere
13 Feb, 2019
New Zealand’s premier AI event returns for 2019 and as an event sponsor, AUT experts feature in the line-up.
Researchers studying AI
Brain power driving AI breakthroughs
01 Feb, 2019
A groundbreaking machine learning system called NeuCube underpins a number of the revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) projects at AUT.
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Novel tech set to test limits
24 Jan, 2019
Complete a university degree or take the plunge as an entrepreneur? AUT engineering alumnus and Avice co-founder Parn Jones discovered you can do both.
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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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Zohreh Doborjeh
Racheal Herlihy
Durgeshni Chandra
Farhein Akmal
Timoti Wharewaka
Great graduatesTimoti WharewakaCloud Application Associate, AccentureBachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information SciencesTechnology is shaping the future landscape we will live in, says AUT computing alumnus Timoti Wharewaka who is now a cloud application associate at Accenture.Technology is shaping the future landscape we will live in, says AUT computing alumnus Timoti Wharewaka. Now working as a cloud application associate for leading global professional services company Accenture, Timoti enjoys using his skills to help clients. His studies have prepared him well for his role now, Timoti says.
Zohreh Doborjeh
Great graduatesZohreh DoborjehDoctor of PhilosophyWhat can the subconscious brain tell us about a person’s decision making? That is the interesting topic Zohreh Doborjeh is exploring through her PhD research.What can the subconscious brain tell us about a person’s decision making? That is the interesting topic Zohreh Doborjeh is exploring through her PhD research. She enjoys being based at KEDRI says Zohreh who came to AUT as an international student from Iran and was awarded a doctoral fee scholarship to support her studies.
Racheal Herlihy
Great graduatesRacheal HerlihyData Scientist Intern, Shopify, Ottawa, CanadaBachelor of Computer and Information SciencesProgramming gives you the power to turn your ideas into reality, says Racheal Herlihy who completed AUT’s Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences.Programming gives you the power to turn your ideas into reality, says Racheal Herlihy who completed a Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Computational Intelligence. As a co-founder of start-up Squawk Squad, Racheal is using her skills to make a difference. Squawk Squad’s innovative approach to conservation saw it nominated at the 2017 New Zealand Innovation Awards.
Durgeshni Chandra
Great graduatesDurgeshni ChandraBachelor of Engineering (Honours)If you like logic and creativity, then studying architectural engineering is a great choice, says fourth-year AUT engineering student Durgeshni Chandra.If you like logic and creativity architectural engineering is a great choice, says fourth-year student Durgeshni Chandra. The interactive learning environment is one of the highlights of her studies, and as someone interested in the aesthetics of buildings she also appreciates the campus environment. Durgeshni says she’d like to encourage others, especially women, to study architectural engineering.
Farhein Akmal
Great graduatesFarhein AkmalMaster of Health InformaticsExpecting to complete her Master of Health Informatics at the end of the year, Farhein Akmal is already applying her skills in an internship at Orion Health.The Master of Health Informatics is a great choice if you’re passionate about healthcare and technology, says Farhein Akmal who has a background in biotechnology and previously worked as a system engineer. Expecting to complete her master’s degree at the end of the year, Farhein is already applying her skills in an internship at Orion Health.
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Events
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) past, present & future: free public lecture by Dr John Flackett
Wednesday 27 Mar, 10am - 11am
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ICT and Engineering Career Fair 2019
Wednesday 3 Apr, 11am - 2pm
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Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
WZ Building, Level 3
6 St Paul Street
Auckland City
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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