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University of Auckland

#65 QS World Ranking#151 THE RankingNew ZealandPublic
  • QS ranking#65
  • Acceptance rate≈55%
  • Typical GPANCEA Level 3
  • Tuition / year≈$21,000–27,000

Overview

About University of Auckland

NZ's highest-ranked university; Auckland is NZ's economic capital; strong engineering + business; Pacific Rim location; growing tech ecosystem (Xero, Seequent etc.); Māori cultural integration unique

  • International environmentVery international; ~35% intl UG; Pacific Rim diversity
  • Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; applied + research balance; Māori integration in curriculum

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Engineering
  • Business (Auckland Business School)
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Education
  • Architecture

Best for

  • Engineering
  • business
  • medicine
  • law students wanting NZ's quality of life + career opportunities

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: NCEA Level 3 (NZ) or equiv; IB 28+; A-levels BCC
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+
  • No SAT/ACT; grades-based
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Acceptance rate: ~55% overall
  • Deadline: UG: Dec 1 | Graduate: Jan–Oct rolling

On campus

Campus and location

On-campus housing available; Auckland is NZ's most expensive city

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)NZD 36,000–45,000/yr ≈ $21,000–27,000 (intl UG)
  • Living cost (USD)17,000–23,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsUniversity of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship ($10,000+); Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

  • Doctoral Scholarships at University of Auckland 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    New ZealandThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Doctoral Scholarships! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Auckland . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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  • Graduate Assistantships at University of Auckland 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    New Zealand4 Jul 2026
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  • International Student Excellence Scholarship at University of Auckland 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    New Zealand4 Jul 2026
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsFonterra, Air New Zealand, Xero, Fisher & Paykel, Vector, Spark
  • InternshipsEngineering industry placements; Business School internship; Architecture studio
  • EmployabilityNZ's best employer reputation; Pacific Rim gateway; Māori business leadership programs unique

The honest view

Why students choose University of Auckland

  • University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship ($10,000+); Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
  • Employability: NZ's best employer reputation; Pacific Rim gateway; Māori business leadership programs unique

Worth knowing

Auckland expensive for NZ; NZ salary levels lower than US/UK/Australia; smaller job market

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: University of Auckland is NZ's only university in the global top-100 (QS). INSIGHT: NZ Post-Study Work Visa allows 3 years one of the longest in the world for graduates. Pathway to NZ Skilled Migrant residence is streamlined.

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