There are almost 100 masters and doctoral students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We also offer a Postgraduate Certificate. All masters and doctorate students undertake a research project and present an externally examined thesis. Masters students also take four taught 600-level courses.
See details of the full list of taught courses offered in Mechanical Engineering at postgraduate level
There are a number of scholarships for engineering students. See the College of Engineering webpages for more details.
The Mechanical Engineering department has limited places available for visiting research assistants. Placements are routinely for six months and students do not need to be enrolled at the University.
Explore our individual research interests and existing research groups, and contact research leaders. It is best to contact individual staff members directly to discuss project opportunities. If the supervisor agrees to supervise your research you will receive a formal letter of invitation.
You need to apply for a student and trainee work visa, as you will not be formally enrolled at UC. For further information go to the Immigration New Zealand webpage.
You can arrange accommodation on campus or in the Christchurch area. Please contact the Accommodation Manager before your arrival to check availability.
You will need to pay for your living expenses in New Zealand (accommodation, food, travel expenses).
Supervisors can provide further information about the research that is under way in their areas of interest.
New projects become available frequently, and it is often possible to create a new project to suit your interests. Please discuss research projects with the staff working in your areas of interest.
Some of our postgraduates have shared their UC stories. Find out more about their experiences studying towards higher qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
Anurag Bagalkot, Master of Engineering Studies with an endorsement in Mechanical Engineering, studying towards a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Ashton Peters, completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering, PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
The seventh annual Barrels & Beards Festival returns to the Bot River region in celebration of the new harvest of Bot River Wines. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and the latest vintage wines – straight from the barrel. There’s also a ‘Best of Bot’ auction to benefit underprivileged children in the region, a Beard Parade where judges will pluck, pull and stroke to determine a Best Bot Beard winner.
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Paragliding usually demands the exercise of deep postural muscles in terms of pelvis and trunk; core as well abductor muscles of thighs. Paragliding usually strengthens almost all of your muscles in the central portion of the body thus, offering you with more power. This reduces the risk of wounds during daily activities as well as strenuous exercises.
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