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The University of Auckland

Location

City Campus, Auckland New Zealand

Ranking

# 65QS World University Rankings

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40Undergraduate programs

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97Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

37,895 NZDTuition Fee/year

About The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is ranked within the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, making it New Zealand’s highest ranked university . It is also the largest and most comprehensive. The University’s student population includes 7,000 international students representing over 120 countries.

The University of Auckland is a recipient of a five star plus QS Stars University Rating for excellence in the categories: Research, Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation, Innovation and Inclusiveness.

Our home

The University is located in the harbour city of Auckland , New Zealand’s economic and cultural hub, with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests. Auckland is ranked as one of the world's top three cities for quality of living, according to the 2017 Mercer Quality of Living Survey. It is also ranked in the top 30 of the QS Best Student Cities 2017. The University of Auckland has five main campuses, the largest of which is nestled within Auckland's bustling city centre.


Our faculties and institutes 

The University of Auckland conducts teaching and learning within eight  faculties , two large-scale research institutes, and other institutes and centres.


Study options 

Undergraduate 

  • Undergraduate study options - Be the best you can be. Start your journey towards a brighter future by choosing New Zealand’s leading university.
  • Undergraduate study for international students  


Postgraduate 

  • Postgraduate study options - Wherever you see yourself, a postgraduate qualification from the University of Auckland will set you apart and support your future career goals.
  • Postgraduate study for international students – Learn about the doctoral, research masters and taught masters programmes for international students.

International students 

Find out about studying in Auckland at New Zealand’s top university, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. 

  • Entry requirements - We welcome applications from international students studying a wide range of New Zealand and international qualifications.
  • Study options for international students - Find out about the wide range of programmes you can study.
  • Scholarships, loans and funding - Are you an international student considering studying at the University of Auckland or already studying here? You may be eligible for a scholarship.
  • China website 中文网站
    https://www.uniauckland.cn/ 
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About The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is ranked within the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, making it New Zealand’s highest ranked university . It is also the largest and most comprehensive. The University’s student population includes 7,000 international students representing over 120 countries.

The University of Auckland is a recipient of a five star plus QS Stars University Rating for excellence in the categories: Research, Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation, Innovation and Inclusiveness.

Our home

The University is located in the harbour city of Auckland , New Zealand’s economic and cultural hub, with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests. Auckland is ranked as one of the world's top three cities for quality of living, according to the 2017 Mercer Quality of Living Survey. It is also ranked in the top 30 of the QS Best Student Cities 2017. The University of Auckland has five main campuses, the largest of which is nestled within Auckland's bustling city centre.


Our faculties and institutes 

The University of Auckland conducts teaching and learning within eight  faculties , two large-scale research institutes, and other institutes and centres.


Study options 

Undergraduate 

  • Undergraduate study options - Be the best you can be. Start your journey towards a brighter future by choosing New Zealand’s leading university.
  • Undergraduate study for international students  


Postgraduate 

  • Postgraduate study options - Wherever you see yourself, a postgraduate qualification from the University of Auckland will set you apart and support your future career goals.
  • Postgraduate study for international students – Learn about the doctoral, research masters and taught masters programmes for international students.

International students 

Find out about studying in Auckland at New Zealand’s top university, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. 

  • Entry requirements - We welcome applications from international students studying a wide range of New Zealand and international qualifications.
  • Study options for international students - Find out about the wide range of programmes you can study.
  • Scholarships, loans and funding - Are you an international student considering studying at the University of Auckland or already studying here? You may be eligible for a scholarship.
  • China website 中文网站
    https://www.uniauckland.cn/ 
  •  

Available programs

Study options

The University of Auckland offers an impressive range of study options with more than 120 different undergraduate subjects across eight faculties:

  • Arts
  • Business
  • Creative Arts and Industries
  • Education and Social Work
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Medical and Health Sciences
  • Science


Conjoint degrees are also offered where undergraduate students can study for two degrees at the same time and complete these in a shorter timeframe than if studied individually.  

Research-led teaching

As New Zealand's largest research organisation with more than 12,000 staff and postgraduate students involved in fundamental and applied research, teaching and learning is informed by the latest research enabling undergraduates to benefit from this first-rate research reputation.

Student support

We provide extensive facilities, services and support for all students including academic learning support, accommodation options, scholarships, counselling, sport and recreation facilities and many on-campus events.

Study options

The University of Auckland offers an impressive range of study options with 130 postgraduate programmes across eight faculties and two large-scale research institutes.

Under a New Zealand Government scheme, new international PhD students usually pay the same annual tuition fees as New Zealand students.

A reputation for research excellence

As New Zealand's largest research organisation with more than 12,000 staff and students involved in fundamental and applied research, postgraduate students have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with outstanding academics. The University is a research-intensive university that has research strengths in both traditional disciplines and emerging cross-disciplinary subjects. 

We are the only New Zealand university that has both Engineering and Medical and Health Sciences faculties. This has enabled pioneering collaborations between medical and engineering researchers and resulted in the creation of the flagship Bioengineering Institute, internationally recognised for its sophisticated computer modelling of living organisms.

Student support

We provide extensive facilities, services and support  for all students including academic learning support, accommodation options, scholarships, counselling, sport and recreation facilities and many on-campus events.

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University information

General

3.3+
550+
1150+
74+
26+
50+
169+
80+
6+

Bachelor

1150+
69.6+
6+
80+

Master

550+
2.4+
6.5+
90+
30,072
85%
15%
9,468
73%
27%
2,190
48%
52%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,900 NZD
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International Students

37,895 NZD
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

The University of Auckland is one of the top public universities in Auckland, New Zealand. It is ranked #65 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #83
  • 2014
    #94
  • 2015
    #=92
  • 2016
    #=82
  • 2017
    #81
  • 2018
    #=82
  • 2019
    #85
  • 2020
    #=83
  • 2021
    #81
  • 2022
    #=85
  • 2023
    #87
  • 2024
    #68
  • 2025
    #65

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