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Diploma in Civil Engineering

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Location

New Zealand

Qualification

Advanced-levels

Fees

NZD30000 (2026)

Duration

2 years

Next Intake

February 2026, July 2026

Entry Score

IELTS 6

Course Info

Study civil engineering and you’ll learn how to choose the best materials, tools and techniques for civil construction projects. You’ll explore computer modelling software and practice your civil and structural drafting skills. You’ll get opportunity to have field trips to new high-rise development, water and waste treatment sites, geological sites.

Unitec offers diploma and degree programmes in Civil Engineering with specialisations in either structural, geotechnical, roading, water and wastewater, and environmental. We are the only institute to offer all 5 specialisations in this programme. Many of our staff are Chartered Professional Engineers and members of Engineering New Zealand, with a wealth of industrial experience between them. This means you will learn current best practice, which is one of the reasons why there are Unitec graduates now in senior roles in New Zealand and across the globe


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