Civil Engineering courses
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Duration : 2 Years
Intake : March
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 60
PTE : 50
Level : Postgraduate Diploma
Tuition & fees : $ 21,000 Per Year
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
About New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (civil) (level 6) in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
This qualification aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills necessary to gain employment as an Engineering Technician in the mechanical engineering field. Engineering Technicians are generally involved in design and operations. Dublin Accord signatory (International Recognition). Engineering New Zealand (previously IPENZ)
Civil Engineering strand graduates will also be able to:
- Apply engineering theory to practice working within well‐defined* engineering problemsrelevant to their specialist field of civil engineering
- Use their engineering knowledge to make informed problem solving decisions in civil engineering and to implement these decisions
Career Options
- Civil Engineering Technician
The NZDE (Civil) prepares a student for a career in the civil engineering industry at technician level. Civil
engineers plan, design and construct the infrastructure in which we live and work. This includes the establishment of facilities
like roads, railways, airports, water supply, drainage, wastewater disposal, bridges, dams, multi‐storey buildings, tunnels and
other public works. Civil engineers are employed by a range of different organizations including district and city councils,
engineering consultants, contractors, transportation agencies such as NZ Transport Agency, academic institutions,
environmental agencies etc.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
- PTE : Score of 50 with no band less than 42
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights
| Application Portal | Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | N/A |
| Mode of Payment | Debit or Credit Cards |
| Alumni | 100,000 |
| Number of staff | 4,403 |
| Professors and Associate Professors | 119 and 100 |
| Degree and postgraduate qualifications | 6,272 |
| UG students in work placement/ internship | 93% |
| Graduates employed within nine months | 84% |
| Academic Calendar | Semester- based |
| Mode of Program | Full time, Part-time, Online |
| English language proficiency score | IELTS or equivalent |
| Intake Seasons | Summer, Winter |
| Work Experience | Required |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (3 Courses) | 2 year | NZD 9100 - NZD 9435 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) | 18 month | NZD 17000 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) | 1 year | NZD 17200 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) | 1 year | NZD 17340 |
| Management (3 Courses) | 1 Year - 2 Year | NZD 17340 - NZD 19500 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
| Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
| Milk (per litre) | $3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
| Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
| Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
Know more about Studying in USA
| Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
| Student Visa in USA | F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More |
| Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
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| Economy in USA | GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal |