University of Canterbury
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University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury

“Empowering Building Designers with Professional, Work-Ready Skills in New Zealand's Only Architectural Engineering Programme.”

20 Kirkwood Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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About University of Canterbury

Campus of a university founded in 1873, known for it civil and structural engineering departments.
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Master of Architectural Engineering
Master

A practice-focused degree for students with engineering or architecture backgrounds to gain professional, work-ready building design skills. It is designed for professionals working in the industry wanting to upskill or change career direction.

1 year
English
Tuition fees vary; please refer to the official University of Canterbury website for the most up-to-date information.
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Accreditations & Affiliations
The University of Canterbury's undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by Engineering New Zealand (formerly IPENZ), a signatory of the Washington Accord. Specific accreditation for the Master of Architectural Engineering program is not explicitly stated, but it is housed within the accredited Faculty of Engineering.
Admissions
Deadlines
Applications are accepted for both February and July intakes. Specific deadlines are around May 1st (for July start) and December (for February start), subject to change.
Requirements
0: Bachelor's degree with First or Second Class Honours in a subject related to building design, or equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma in an equivalent subject.
1: For Structural Engineering endorsement: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class) in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
2: For Building Services and Energy Engineering endorsement: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
3: Admission also open to those with a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering with a B Grade Point Average or better.
4: At least one year of professional practice experience is strongly advised.
5: English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) average 6.5 (min 6.0 in each band); TOEFL (IBT) total min 90 (min 19 in reading, writing, listening).
Recent Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026: #261 (University)
THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings 2025: #601 (University)
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025: #401 (University)
QS 5-star rating for research and teaching (University)
Civil Engineering ranked top 1% in the world (QS World Rankings 2016 for the Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Department).

University of Canterbury Academic FAQ

University of Canterbury is Empowering Building Designers with Professional, Work-Ready Skills in New Zealand's Only Architectural Engineering Programme.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Bachelor's degree with First or Second Class Honours in a subject related to building design, or equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma in an equivalent subject., For Structural Engineering endorsement....

University of Canterbury provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Master of Architectural Engineering.

University of Canterbury is situated in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Canterbury holds accreditations from: The University of Canterbury's undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by Engineering New Zealand (formerly IPENZ), a signatory of the Washington Accord. Specific accreditation for the Master of Architectural Engineering program is not explicitly stated, but it is housed within the accredited Faculty of Engineering..

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