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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering Studies in Food Engineering (Taught)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering Studies in Food Engineering (Taught)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $48,622 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1-1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Options
Research

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 08-December-2023 2023-12-08
Winter-July 04-July-2023 2023-07-04
Fall-February 08-December-2024 2024-12-08
Winter-July 04-July-2024 2024-07-04

Overview

Master of Engineering Studies in Food Engineering

Technical, engineering, economic, and business knowledge collide to meet the demands of an industry that’s essential to our growing global population.

The food industry is continuously expanding, opening new avenues to those with the right skills to meet emerging workplace demands. 

The Master of Engineering Studies in Food Engineering at the University of Auckland is designed for graduates in engineering, processing, food technology, or food science fields.

This program focuses on analysing and optimising technical principles, leading to product development, operational system improvement, and advancements in nutritional composition, preservation, and packaging.

This specialised master's program is aimed at those seeking a career in one of the world’s most stable industries. 

It boasts a teaching roster of academic and industry experts, all with experience with real applications.

You may also see collaborative opportunities within University’s Food and Health program, where projects exist across other tertiary institutes, companies, and government organisations.

This is available as either a 120 or 180-point program. 

The option you pursue generally depends on your prior study.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$57,568

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,946
Tuition 1 person $48,622

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Copy of birth certificate/passport
  • Transcript
  • Official programme completion certificate
  • Mark sheets
  • Relevant course outlines
  • English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Academy pathway programs

You can meet postgraduate English language requirements by successfully completing:

  • The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP), or
  • The English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS).

The ELA grades shown below are deemed to be equivalent to the following IELTS bands for admissions purposes.

  • IELTS 7.0: A- in FCertEAP or EPPS
  • IELTS 6.5: B- in FCertEAP or EPPS

 

1-To be eligible for FCertEAP, students must: (Course length: 20 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution that recognizes FCertEAP.
  • Meet the English Language entry requirements for FCertEAP through one of the below test results (see table).
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

 IELTS PTE-ATOEFL iBT
Postgraduate

Overall

Writing

Other bands

5.5

5.5

5.0

42

42

36

70

21

14

2-To be eligible for EPPS, students must: (Course length: 10 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland
  • Meet the IELTS score requirements below based on the score needed for your postgraduate program.
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Academic IELTS Score Required 

For Postgraduate Programmes 

7.0 with no band less 

than 6.5

6.5 with no band less 

than 6.0

EPPS IELTS Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

6.5

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.5

PTE Academic Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

58

58

50

50

50

42

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

90

24

18

80

21

16


Academic background and requirement

Taught 120 points:

You must have completed a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 4.0 in 120 points above Stage III, in the same as your intended specialization.

 

Taught 180 points:

You must have completed a bachelor's degree in a field related to your chosen specialization, such as architecture, physics, or geology, with a GPA of 4.0. Grade required GPE 4.0 (65-69%)

 

Research 120 points:

You must have completed a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 4.0 in 120 points above Stage III, in the same as your intended specialization.

 

Other pathways to study:

If you do not meet the GPE requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 4.0.

In exceptional circumstances, the university will consider you for entry if you have completed an undergraduate degree and have three years of work experience in engineering.  

Career opportunities

  • Product Engineer
  • Food Process Engineer
  • Product Development Scientist
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Food Safety Consultant
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Packaging Engineer

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