About University of Auckland

University of Auckland — public non-profit university. It is located in Auckland, New Zealand. University of Auckland is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Universitas 21.

The university is in top-90 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE) places the university in 36 position in the rating.

At University of Auckland, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.

Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Establishment year
1883
Students
32,983
International students
9,924
Female students
56%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2023 
#87
Rating THE
2022 
#36

University of Auckland tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at University of Auckland is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,847 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 5,250 USD. Thanks to scholarships, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor
Local
4,509 USD/year
Foreign
23,070 USD/year
Master
Local
2,847 USD/year
Foreign
12,580 USD/year
Doctoratecitizens and foreigners
5,250 USD/year

Bachelor degree at University of Auckland

In New Zealand, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so it is not possible to enroll in a bachelor's program immediately after school. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference with the help of one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). The second option is to study for a year at a university in your native country. Enrollment in a bachelor's program at University of Auckland is based on the results of entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. Applicants will need a subject exam — SAT or ACT. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.

IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
80

Master's degree at University of Auckland

The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at University of Auckland for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at University of Auckland via online master's programs.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90

Doctorate degree at University of Auckland

If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90

University of Auckland campus

The campus of the educational institution is located in Auckland. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. University of Auckland regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

After graduation, you can stay in New Zealand for a period of 1 to 3 years. To do this, the graduate draws up a special visa, which allows one to work even without an official offer from an employer. Graduates of University of Auckland find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to University of Auckland

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
1381University of AucklandNew ZealandAuckland
from  23,070 USD
to  55,255 USD
from  12,580 USD
to  36,031 USD
5368Auckland University of TechnologyNew ZealandAuckland
from  21,947 USD
to  31,313 USD
from  2,579 USD
to  41,586 USD
9Manukau Institute of TechnologyNew ZealandAuckland
 
 
 
 
10Unitec Institute of TechnologyNew ZealandAuckland
from  13,134 USD
to  15,796 USD
from  15,134 USD
to  19,602 USD
21Media Design School AucklandNew ZealandAuckland
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
1381University of AucklandNew ZealandAuckland
from  23,070 USD
to  55,255 USD
from  12,580 USD
to  36,031 USD
1892University of OtagoNew ZealandDunedin
from  19,563 USD
to  29,113 USD
from  12,631 USD
to  51,066 USD
3423University of CanterburyNew ZealandChristchurch
from  20,215 USD
to  31,773 USD
from  22,897 USD
to  56,928 USD
3554Victoria University of WellingtonNew ZealandWellington
from  21,833 USD
to  34,763 USD
from  12,017 USD
to  47,860 USD
4205Massey UniversityNew ZealandPalmerston North
from  19,115 USD
to  64,405 USD
from  21,082 USD
to  33,489 USD