The NZ universities offering a similar accredited major are:
- AUT, BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
- University of Auckland, BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
- University of Canterbury, BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
- University of Waikato, BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major (provisionally accredited)
Your options for teach-out or transfer will depend on whether you have completed the requirements (120 credits each) for Part One, Two and Three of your qualification by the end of the 2023 academic year.
By the end of 2023, I will have completed Part One or Part Two
If you have completed Part One or Part Two by the end of the 2023 academic year, you will need to enrol in another NZ university’s BE(Hons) and transfer your Massey University credits towards an appropriate major. You may also be able to change major in some cases.
Transfer to:
AUT BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
In most cases, students in any year of the Massey BS(Hons) Mechatronics Major can transfer to AUT BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major with no additional courses or semesters of study. Recognition of Prior Learning for all courses previously passed at Massey will be provided. There are no GPA requirements.
Full details are available here: AUT - Transfer options to AUT Engineering.pdf
Any enquiries should be sent to the BE(Hons) Programme Director Xuejun (Jack) Li (xuejun.li@aut.ac.nz).
University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Students who have completed Part One with a GPA of over 6.5 can be considered for transfer to the University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major but there are very limited places. Transferring students would need to take the summer semester course ELECTENG 101 at UoA but other courses can be credited.
Students who have completed Part One with lower GPA who wish to change their specialisation are likely to be able to be accommodated. For transfers to:
- Mechanical, Computer Systems (or Electrical and Electronics) – the summer semester course ELECTENG 101 will be required
- Civil, Structural – all Part One courses would be credited
- Chemical and Material – the course CHEMMAT 121 – Materials Science is required.
University of Auckland Summer School information
Students who have completed Part Two with a GPA of over 6.5 can be considered for transfer to the University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major but there are very limited places. Individual assessment for credit transfer will be required.
For more details see: UoA – Options for Massey transfers to UoA.pdf
Students considering these options are advised to contact Yusuke Hioka y.hioka@auckland.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Transfer from Massey University First Part to Year Two at the University of Canterbury
The number of places in Year Two of the University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major are limited and there is competitive entry (including for those currently studying in Year One of the University of Canterbury programme).
Those with a Massey Engineering First Year GPA of 5 or higher will be offered a place in Year 2, conditional on also passing the three online summer school courses which begin on 27 November. Full details are available here: UoC - Transfer options to UoC Engineering.pdf. Applications to enrol into Year 2 of the BE(Hons) Mechatronics major must be completed by 1 December 2023 due to the competitive entry Login | Application to Enrol | UC (canterbury.ac.nz)
Those with a GPA near to 5 may also be able to be considered if they achieve a GPA of 5 or better when calculated from the combination of their Massey Engineering courses and their grade in the summer school UoC EMTH119 course.
Full details are available here: UoC - Transfer options to UoC Engineering.pdf
Those with a Massey GPA below 5 will be offered a place in Year Two of the UoC BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering major. Depending on GPA in Year Two there might be the possibility to transfer to Year Three of the BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major.
UoC - Transfer options to UoC Engineering.pdf
Students thinking of this option are advised to contact the Director of Studies michael.hayes@canterbury.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
Transfer from Massey University Second Part to Year Three at the University of Canterbury
A progressive transfer will be available, and students will need to complete an additional semester of study in their fifth year. Students will study a hybrid Year Two and Year Three, followed by a hybrid Year Three and Year Four, and compete the remainder of Year Four in their fifth year. Students will also need to take three online summer school courses which begin on 27 November.
UoC - Transfer options to UoC Engineering.pdf
Students thinking of this option are advised to contact the Director of Studies michael.hayes@canterbury.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
University of Waikato BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
In most cases, students can directly transfer from Massey University to the BE(Hons) Mechatronics major at the University of Waikato. You will receive credit for all Massey courses. Those who have completed Part One will proceed into UoW year 2 and those who have completed Part Two will study a mix of second- and third-year papers at UoW in their third year. Completed practicums will also be credited.
For more details see UoW-Massey Eng credit to Waikato Eng credit.pdf
Any questions should be sent to Janine Williams (janine.williams@waikato.ac.nz).
Victoria University of Wellington BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering major at Victoria University Wellington contains mechatronic material throughout and may be of interest to transferring students.
Further details are available here: VUW – Massey to VUW Transfers.pdf
In most cases, students who have completed Part One or Part Two of the Massey BE(Hons) Mechatronics would be able to transfer all their completed credits to the VUW BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering major with no additional courses or semesters of study required.
An average of a B is required of first year BE students at VUW. Any transferring students with a somewhat lower grade would still be able to transfer into the BE, but would need to perform at around the B level in the subsequent year, or they would need to transfer to the BSc. Students with lower GPAs could consider transferring directly into the BSc(Electronic and Computer Systems).
Enquiries of an academic nature should be made to Christopher Hollitt (christopher.hollitt@vuw.ac.nz).
University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering major
Students who have completed Part One will be able to transfer to Year Two of the University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering major after completion of the following two summer school courses. These courses will be made available online to Massey University students and there will be no need for travel to Christchurch for this study.
- EMTH119 Engineering Mathematics 1B (15 credits) commencing 27 November 2023; and
- Prog4fun Programming for Fun (0 credits) commencing 27 November 2023
UoC - Transfer options to UoC Engineering.pdf
Students who have completed Part Two are advised to contact Neville Watson neville.watson@canterbury.ac.nz to discuss their study plans as soon as possible if they are considering transferring.
By the end of 2023, I will have completed Part Three
If you have completed all the requirements for Parts One, Two, and Three and are ready to begin Part Four in 2024 you have the option of completing your study at Massey University or transferring to another university.
Completion of the Massey University BE(Hons) through study at Massey University
Students who choose the teach-out option will remain enrolled in their current Massey University BE(Hons) and major. You will complete your qualification through Massey University courses at the Auckland or Manawatū campus.
Teach-out at Massey University is only available for the 2024 academic year. If you intend to study part time and will not finish in 2024, you will need to look at options to either:
- Complete some of your Part Four through Massey University in 2024 and complete remaining courses at another university in 2025 to credit to your Massey University qualification.
- Transfer to another university to complete Part Four entirely (see below).
Transfer to:
AUT BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
In most cases, students in any year of the Massey BS(Hons) Mechatronics Major can transfer to AUT BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major with no additional courses or semesters of study. Recognition of Prior Learning for all courses previously passed at Massey will be provided. There are no GPA requirements.
Full details are available here: AUT - Transfer options to AUT Engineering.pdf
Any enquiries should be sent to the BE(Hons) Programme Director Xuejun (Jack) Li (xuejun.li@aut.ac.nz).
University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Students who have completed Part Three with a GPA of over 6.5 can be considered for transfer to the University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major but there are very limited places. Individual assessment for credit transfer will be required.
For more details see: UoA – Options for Massey transfers to UoA.pdf
Students considering this option are advised to contact Yusuke Hioka y.hioka@auckland.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
In most cases, direct entry into Year Four at Canterbury is possible and students are advised to contact the Director of Studies michael.hayes@canterbury.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
University of Waikato BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
In most cases, students can directly transfer from Massey University to the BE(Hons) Mechatronics major at the University of Waikato. You will receive credit for all Massey courses and will study a mix of third- and fourth-year papers at UoW in your fourth year. Completed practicums will also be credited.
For more details see UoW-Massey Eng credit to Waikato Eng credit.pdf
Any questions should be sent to Janine Williams (janine.williams@waikato.ac.nz).
Victoria University of Wellington BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering major at Victoria University Wellington contains mechatronic material throughout and may be of interest to transferring students.
Further details are available here: VUW - Massey to VUW Transfers.pdf
In most cases, students having completed Part Three of the Massey BE(Hons) Mechatronics major would be able to transfer all their completed credits to the VUW BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering major with no additional courses or semesters of study required. You would need to take EEEN313 Power Electronics and Electrical Machines, as a directed individual studies (elective) course to meet the core technical competencies of the major as established through accreditation, in place of another elective.
Enquiries of an academic nature should be made to Christopher Hollitt (christopher.hollitt@vuw.ac.nz).
By the end of 2023, I will have completed some of Part Four
If you have completed all the requirements for Parts One, Two, and Three and have completed some courses towards Part Four you have the option of completing your study at Massey University or at another university.
Completion of the Massey University BE(Hons) through study at Massey University
Students who choose the teach-out option will remain enrolled in their current Massey University BE(Hons) and major. You will complete your qualification through Massey University courses at the Auckland or Manawatū campus.
Teach-out at Massey University is only available for the 2024 academic year. If you intend to study part time and will not finish in 2024, you will need to look at options to either:
- Complete some of your Part Four through Massey University in 2024 and complete remaining courses at another university in 2025 to credit to your Massey University qualification.
- Transfer to another university to complete Part Four entirely.
Completion of the Massey University BE(Hons) through study at another university
Individual courses can be taken at other universities and then credited back to your Massey University BE(Hons) degree if they are similar to those you need to complete.
You will need to
- Investigate whether the courses you need are offered at another university. A list of universities offering similar programmes to Massey’s BE(Hons) Electronics and Computer Engineering is below. Similar courses may be offered in another university’s third or fourth year BE(Hons),
- Investigate whether your Massey courses can count as prerequisites for courses you may wish to take at another university. We suggest you make direct contact with the other university for advice. Contacts can be found below.
- Check that the courses are suitable for crediting back to your Massey University degree. You should do this by contacting Massey’s Academic Advisers – Academic advice for choosing and planning study
AUT BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Study Mechatronics Engineering - AUT
For details of papers equivalent to Massey courses see AUT - Transfer options to AUT Engineering.pdf
Any enquiries should be sent to the BE(Hons) Programme Director Xuejun (Jack) Li (xuejun.li@aut.ac.nz).
University of Auckland BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Undergraduate study in Mechatronics Engineering - The University of Auckland
Students considering this option are advised to contact Yusuke Hioka y.hioka@auckland.ac.nz for assistance with planning their studies as soon as possible.
University of Canterbury BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Mechatronics Engineering | Subjects | University of Canterbury
Students thinking of this option are advised to contact the Director of Studies michael.hayes@canterbury.ac.nz for assistance as soon as possible.
University of Waikato BE(Hons) Mechatronics Engineering major
Mechatronics Engineering – BE(Hons): University of Waikato
For details of papers equivalent to Massey courses see UoW-Massey Eng credit to Waikato Eng credit.pdf
Any questions should be sent to Janine Williams (janine.williams@waikato.ac.nz).
Victoria University of Wellington BE(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Relevant courses may be available from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major at Victoria University Wellington as it contains mechatronic material throughout. Students are advised to contact Christopher Hollitt (christopher.hollitt@vuw.ac.nz) to discuss their study plans as soon as possible.
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