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
Andrew Lowe & Gail Pacheco
Dr Jeff Seadon
THE Rankings Sep 2019
Woolf Fisher AUT scholarship Awards ceremony
The digital quest
Andrew Lowe & Gail Pacheco
AUT secures $13M in MBIE Endeavour Fund
18 Sep, 2019
AUT researchers have secured $13m in funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund.
Dr Jeff Seadon
Are we blissfully ignorant on recycling?
18 Sep, 2019
Most NZers might be happy with their recycling service, but the reality is quite different and councils need to up their game, Dr Jeff Seadon writes.
THE Rankings Sep 2019
AUT moves up 50 places in world rankings
12 Sep, 2019
AUT is now in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 50 for research citations.
Woolf Fisher AUT scholarship Awards ceremony
19 first in family scholarships awarded
05 Sep, 2019
19 AUT students were awarded Woolf Fisher First-in-Family AUT Scholarships at a celebration event at the AUT South Campus on Thursday 29 August.
The digital quest
The digital quest for immortality
05 Sep, 2019
Immortality has been a topic of discussion since the legend of the Holy Grail, writes David Evans Bailey.
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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
Alexandra Arenilla Cuervo
Megan Burfoot
Timoti Wharewaka
Durgeshni Chandra
Racheal Herlihy
Alexandra Arenilla Cuervo
Great graduatesAlexandra Arenilla CuervoMaster of Construction ManagementShe would highly recommend the Master of Construction Management to other construction industry professionals, says Alexandra Arenilla Cuervo.She would highly recommend the Master of Construction Management to other construction industry professionals, says Alexandra Arenilla Cuervo who came to AUT as an international student from Colombia. She has been impressed by the academic staff, and consider Auckland a good student city for international students.
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.
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.
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.
Racheal Herlihy
Great graduatesRacheal HerlihyData Scientist, 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.
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Events
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AUT’s 2019 Engineering Student Project Exhibition
Friday 4 Oct, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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2019 AUT Mathematical Sciences Symposium
Thursday 21 Nov, 9am - Friday 22 Nov, 6pm
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ICT & Engineering Careers Fair 2020
Thursday 2 Apr, 11am - 2pm
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Contact details

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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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