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.

More about our research

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

The City Campus’ new Engineering, Technology and Design building is 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
Jason Stewart
Jarek Beksa
Giri Gonsai
Racheal Herlihy
Timoti Wharewaka
Jason Stewart
Great graduatesJason StewartSenior Innovation Project Manager, adidas Running, Portland, USABachelor of Engineering TechnologyAs senior innovation project manager for adidas, Jason Stewart uses his engineering skills to create running shoes that help athletes break Olympic records.He loves using his mechanical engineering skills to create running shoes that help athletes break Olympic records, says Jason, a former professional athlete who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. At adidas, he now works on projects that sell millions of running shoes to people all over the world or can help athletes win Olympic titles.
Jarek Beksa
Great graduatesJarek BeksaCEO, Sonnar Interactive LtdDoctor of PhilosophyThrough the Audio Game Hub, Doctor of Philosophy student Jarek Beksa is working on creating a wider range of more advanced games for visually impaired users.Video games are becoming more popular and advanced each year. But until now games for visually impaired users have been far more limited and simplistic. AUT Doctor of Philosophy student Jarek Beksa aims to change that. Since its inception, the Audio Game Hub has released 13 audio games for both non-sighted and sighted users, and it continues to change the world of gaming.
Giri Gonsai
Great graduatesGiri GonsaiAnalyst, Planit Software Testing Pvt LtdPostgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information SciencesAUT’s expertise in computing and astronomy attracted him, says Giri who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a postgraduate diploma.AUT’s expertise in computing and astronomy is what attracted him, says Giri who came to AUT as an international student from India. One of the highpoints for Giri was completing the AUT Edge Award, which challenges students to develop skills in the areas of collaboration, co-operation, community, curiosity, communication and creativity. Completing the award helped him get closer to his dream job, says Giri.
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.
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.
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News
THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
Professor Guy Littlefair
Zohreh and Maryam Doborjeh with the NeuCube machine learning system
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THE world university rankings for AUT 2019
THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three
27 Sep, 2018
AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
Professor Guy Littlefair
Five questions: Professor Guy Littlefair
03 Sep, 2018
We asked Professor Guy Littlefair five questions about his research at the time of his Inaugural Professorial Address.
Zohreh and Maryam Doborjeh with the NeuCube machine learning system
World first for decision-making AI
03 Sep, 2018
In a world first, AUT researchers have developed an AI model, which can predict a person’s choices before they have even made up their mind.
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City Campus’ newest building now open
17 Jul, 2018
The WZ building – the new home of our School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences – represents a new way of teaching and learning for AUT.
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Events
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ACM South Pacific Divisional Programming Contest
Saturday 20 Oct, 1pm - 8:30pm
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2018 AUT Mathematical Sciences Symposium
Thursday 22 Nov, 9am - Friday 23 Nov, 6pm
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ICT & Engineering Careers Fair
Wednesday 3 Apr, 11am - 2pm
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Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

Departments of Computer Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
AUT Tower, Level 1 (Wakefield St Entrance)
2-14 Wakefield St
Auckland City
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Departments of Built Environment, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Science and Engineering Building (WZ), Level 3
34 St Paul Street
Auckland City
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South Campus
640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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