New Zealand needs more engineers. Currently, only 800 engineers graduate each year; similar countries to New Zealand graduate double this number. Increasing the number of engineers trained is seen as essential for our country’s growth in technology-related enterprises.
New Zealand industry needs engineering graduates who can not only run large-scale enterprises but can also create and run small-scale enterprises. To meet this need, graduates of Waikato engineering degrees have the skills that are especially appropriate for solving problems in smaller-scale manufacturing industries. These industries make up the majority of New Zealand's enterprises.
The Waikato engineering degrees will put you at the cutting edge of engineering. This is reflected in the programmes offered; Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering. All programmes are designed to prepare you for careers in the new economy and build on the expertise found in the major teaching departments involved with Science and Engineering at the University.
