New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (civil) (level 6) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

  • Duration : 2 Years
  • Intake : March
  • Level : Postgraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 21,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 60
  • PTE : 50


About New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (civil) (level 6) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

This qualification aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment as an Engineering Technician in the mechanical engineering field. Engineering Technicians are generally involved in design and operations. Dublin Accord signatory (International Recognition). Engineering New Zealand (previously IPENZ)

Civil Engineering strand graduates will also be able to:  

  • Apply engineering theory to practice working within well‐defined* engineering problemsrelevant to their specialist field of civil engineering  
  • Use their engineering knowledge to make informed problem solving decisions in civil engineering and to implement these decisions  

Career Options

  • Civil Engineering Technician

The NZDE (Civil) prepares a student for a career in the civil engineering industry at technician level. Civil
engineers plan, design and construct the infrastructure in which we live and work. This includes the establishment of facilities
like roads, railways, airports, water supply, drainage, wastewater disposal, bridges, dams, multi‐storey buildings, tunnels and
other public works.  Civil engineers are employed by a range of different organizations including district and city councils,
engineering consultants, contractors, transportation agencies such as NZ Transport Agency, academic institutions,
environmental agencies etc.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS    :    Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
  • TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
  • PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights

Application Portal Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application
Application Fee (non-refundable) N/A
Mode of Payment Debit or Credit Cards
Alumni 100,000
Number of staff 4,403
Professors and Associate Professors 119 and 100
Degree and postgraduate qualifications 6,272
UG students in work placement/ internship 93%
Graduates employed within nine months 84%
Academic Calendar Semester- based
Mode of Program Full time, Part-time, Online
English language proficiency score IELTS or equivalent
Intake Seasons Summer, Winter
Work Experience Required
Financial Aid Scholarships

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Engineering (3 Courses) 2 year NZD 9100 - NZD 9435
Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) 18 month NZD 17000
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 1 year NZD 17200
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 1 year NZD 17340
Management (3 Courses) 1 Year - 2 Year NZD 17340 - NZD 19500

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.

General expenses Cost
(in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month) $800–$950
Groceries (per week) $100–$150
Gym membership (per year) $300
Entertainment (per week) $50
Milk (per litre) $3
Coca Cola (per can) $2
Cup of Coffee $3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café $7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone $0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride $10–$12
Movie ticket $10–$14
Visit to doctor $45–$85

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in New Zealand NZD 1250 Per Month
Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
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Post Study Work Permit in New Zealand One to Three Years Depending on the Region.
Cost of Student Visa in New Zealand NZD 295
Student Visa in New Zealand If a student wants to study full time in New Zealand for more than three months, and is willing to pay the full cost of the course, Fee-Paying Student Visa is for him/her.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 21,000

Total

$ 21,000