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New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Electrical Engineering Otago Polytechnic - Dunedin Campus Otago Polytechnic - Dunedin Campus, New Zealand

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NZD 30000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Electrical engineers design, develop, manage and maintain circuitry and equipment for power generation and distribution, building services, machine control and robotics.  

There is presently a significant shortage of trained engineers and qualified technicians are in high demand for their skills and experience.

Accredited by Engineering New Zealand, this practical programme meets the standards required for the Dublin and Sydney international Engineering accords - meaning it's highly respected and recognised nationally, and internationally. Plus, New Zealand-trained engineering graduates have a great reputation around the world for their work readiness and high calibre.  

Studying in our first-rate facilities and learning from experienced lecturers using real-life scenarios, you'll gain a great understanding of engineering processes and theory. Initial courses include Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Mathematics and then you'll branch out into specialty courses such as Power Engineering, Electronic Principles, Instrumentation and Controls, and Sustainable Energy.

Skills needed for working in this area

  • Analytical and problem-solving
  • Good computer ability
  • The ability to plan, organise and adapt
  • To enjoy working with groups or on your own.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025, Jul 2025

Closed

Jul 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required.To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12/High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    30000

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (NZD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    2024 Scholarships For International Students

    • $5,000 off the Master of Applied Management
    • $3,000 off the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
    • $12,000 off the Bachelor of Applied Management ($4,000 per year)
    • $12,000 off the Bachelor of Information Technology ($4,000 per year)
    • $12,000 off the Bachelor of Construction ($4,000 per year)
    • $8,000 off the New Zealand Diploma in Construction ($4,000 per year)
    • $2,000 off the New Zealand Certificate in English Language


    Women’s Scholarships
    From July, we are introducing Women’s Scholarships to help encourage female, female-identifying, and nonbinary students into our programmes.
    These students will receive $1,000 off our Information Technology and Construction programmes and $500 off our other programmes. This scholarship will apply only to the first year of each programme. The Women'sScholarships will be applied on top of our 2024 Launch Scholarships.

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