New Zealand University

The University of Auckland

Location
Auckland
School Address
22 Princess Street Auckland City
School Type
Public
Popular Majors
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Education, Optometry, and more
Website
School Size
Approximately 30,000 students, including 4,000 international students, and 2,300 staff

About the school

Founded in 1883, the University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and highest-ranked university, enrolling over 40,000 students each year. More than 8,000 international students from over 110 countries contribute to a diverse and multicultural learning environment with excellent opportunities for cultural exchange.

The university is particularly renowned for academic and research excellence in health, engineering, and environmental sciences. Its strong ties with industry and business provide students with numerous opportunities for internships, practical training, and real-world experience.

Rankings & Recognition

  • Ranked among the top 65 universities globally (QS World University Rankings, 2026)

  • Arts & Humanities: Top 61 globally (QS by Subject, 2025)

  • Engineering & Technology: Top 107 globally (QS by Subject, 2025)

  • Life Sciences & Medicine: Top 93 globally (QS by Subject, 2025)

  • Natural Sciences: Top 146 globally (QS by Subject, 2025)

  • Social Sciences & Management: Top 63 globally (QS by Subject, 2025)

Programmes

Faculty

Business School

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Business and Information Management
  • Bachelor of Property
Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Arts
Faculty

Faculty of Education

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Education(Teaching)
  • Bachelor of Physical Education
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Human Service
Faculty

Faculty of Law

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Laws
Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Engineering(Honours)
Faculty

Faculty of Science

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Science
Faculty

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Optometry
  • Bachelor of Science(Biomed)
Faculty

National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries

Popular major
  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies
  • Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honors)
  • Bachelor of Dance Studies
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Music

English requirements

Faculty

Undergraduate

Requirement

IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Faculty

Postgraduate

Requirement

IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)

Academic requirements

Program

Bachelor’s degree

Requirement

Completion of high school qualifications in New Zealand or the home country. Minimum grades vary by program. Contact info@solnz.net for details.

Program

Master’s degree

Requirement

Completion of a recognized bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in New Zealand or overseas.

Program

Research Master’s degree

Requirement

Completion of a recognized bachelor’s with honors or postgraduate diploma in New Zealand or overseas.

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