Course Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) at the University of Waikato prepares students to design, manufacture, test, and maintain mechanical systems used across engineering industries. The programme covers mechanical design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials engineering, automation, and maintenance engineering.

Students gain practical skills through engineering laboratories, computer-aided design, industry projects, and workplace learning experiences. The curriculum equips graduates with the technical expertise to improve manufacturing efficiency and engineering performance, leading to careers in manufacturing, mechanical design, industrial operations, maintenance engineering, and engineering consultancy.