The University of Auckland

Established in 1883, the University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and leading university and is currently ranked 85th in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2022. The University provides an exciting and stimulating environment for 42,000 students, of which more than 8,000 are international students from over 120 countries. It is an international centre of learning and academic excellence, situated in the heart of the world’s most liveable city, Auckland.

We are recognised as having the greatest depth and breadth of research activity of any university in New Zealand. We offer over 150 postgraduate programmes across more than 200 subjects, in our eight faculties: Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Education and Social Work, Engineering, Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Science. We also have two large-scale research institutes: the Liggins Institute (health research) and Auckland Bioengineering Institute.

We are leaders in innovation, named as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial universities under challenging conditions and ranked the most innovative university in New Zealand. Our research benefits our social, cultural, economic and environmental future. Our academics are leaders in their fields, our teaching staff are ready to support you, and our alumni enjoy meaningful careers all over the world.

Your study at the University of Auckland will take you beyond the classroom and keep you connected to the ever-changing global dynamic. By choosing the University of Auckland, you will have incredible opportunities and a foundation that will set you up for life. As New Zealand’s world-ranked university, we can give you the edge you need to be a successful global citizen.