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.

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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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The massive scale of food waste
14 Feb, 2020
A report just out of the Netherlands shows that food waste is a bigger problem than first thought.
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Extreme star’s origin confirmed
31 Jan, 2020
Extreme star’s origin confirmed using general relativity.
Dr John Flackett
AUT boosts AI expertise
28 Jan, 2020
AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies has partnered with Dr John Flackett to create an Artificial Intelligence Lab (AiLab)
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New face mask addresses air pollution
14 Jan, 2020
BioDesign Lab helps address growing air pollution with new face mask
Dr Jeff Seadon
Burning waste to generate electricity
11 Dec, 2019
How “green” is it to incinerate waste in order to produce electricity? Dr Jeff Seadon answers the question.
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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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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.
Zainab Manasawala
Great graduatesZainab ManasawalaProduct Development Engineer, Fisher and Paykel HealthcareBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California.She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT engineering alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California. AUT’s drive for excellence and its commitment to create great graduates set AUT apart from other universities, says Zainab who completed her engineering degree with first-class honours.
Renee Fuller
Great graduatesRenee FullerNaval Architect, Teknicraft Design LtdBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She enjoys the ever-evolving challenges her role offers, says AUT engineering alumna Renee Fuller who now works as a naval architect for Teknicraft Design Ltd.She enjoys the ever-evolving challenges her role offers, says AUT engineering alumna Renee Fuller who now works as a naval architect for Teknicraft Design Ltd. For Renee, the best and most rewarding part of her career is coming up with a solution and seeing her idea become a reality. She had many highlights throughout her studies, says Renee who specialised in naval architecture and completed her degree with first-class honours.
Timoti Wharewaka
Great graduatesTimoti WharewakaCloud Application Senior Analyst, 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 senior analyst at Accenture.Technology is shaping the future landscape we will live in, says AUT computing alumnus Timoti Wharewaka. Now working as a cloud application senior analyst 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.
Ponleu Koy
Great graduatesPonleu KoyDeputy Chief, Payment System Section, National Bank of Cambodia, Phnom PenhMaster of Information Security and Digital ForensicsHe came to AUT to widen his field of expertise, says AUT computing alumnus Ponleu Koy who is now a security expert at the National Bank of Cambodia.He came to AUT to widen his field of expertise, says Master of Information Security and Digital Forensics alumnus Ponleu Koy who is now a security expert at the National Bank of Cambodia. He loves his career because it’s knowledge that’s in demand right now and security is constantly changing. He also enjoys sharing his understanding of information security and digital forensics with the next generation.
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Architectural Science Association: 54th International Conference 2020
Wednesday 25 Nov, 8am - Saturday 28 Nov, 5pm
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School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
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6 St Paul Street
Auckland City
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640 Great South Road
Manukau, Auckland
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