University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and highest-ranked university, at 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Founded in 1883, it is the only New Zealand university in the world’s top 100, and it leads the country in research across science, engineering, medicine and business. Its location in New Zealand’s biggest city gives students access to the country’s main employers and a famously welcoming culture.

Course Fees

Programme	Tuition fee (per year, international)	Notes
Undergraduate (full-time, 120 points)	About NZ$40,225–$68,000	Depending on the subject; for example a Bachelor of Commerce costs NZ$48,133 a year and a BSc in Computer Science NZ$58,009.
Postgraduate	Roughly NZ$44,000–$68,000	For example MSc Computer Science NZ$55,484 and Master of Management NZ$59,649.

A Student Services Fee of about NZ$1,133 applies on top. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official Auckland fees page before applying: University of Auckland official website.

Student Reviews

We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: University of Auckland on Google Maps. If you have studied at Auckland and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.

Admission Process

The university has two intakes a year — Semester 1 in February and Semester 2 in July — and applications close several months before each start, so students should apply early. Check the application dates on auckland.ac.nz for the current intake. Undergraduate applicants need IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 80. Postgraduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90, and some programmes set higher requirements. New Zealand also offers a post-study work visa for graduates.

Date	Event
February	Semester 1 starts
July	Semester 2 starts

This university does not publish a downloadable brochure — check its official admissions page for the latest information.

Placements and Careers

The University of Auckland does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service works with employers across New Zealand, and New Zealand’s post-study work visa lets graduates stay on to gain work experience after finishing their degree. See the official University of Auckland website for the latest careers information.

Rankings

QS World University Rankings 2026 place the University of Auckland 65th in the world — New Zealand’s highest-ranked university, and the only New Zealand university in the world’s top 100.

Campus Gallery

The featured image above shows the University of Auckland Clock Tower through trees — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as the University of Auckland’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.

Campus and Infrastructure

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, built around two harbours and known as the “City of Sails”. Students enjoy beaches, volcanoes, sailing and hiking within easy reach of campus, and a multicultural city with large Pacific, Asian and Māori communities. The main campus sits in the city centre, close to the harbour and the central business district. Campus facilities, libraries, housing and sports vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details.

Faculties and Departments

The university offers more than 200 programmes across eight faculties. Popular choices for international students include computer science, commerce and business, engineering, medicine and health sciences, law and education. It is particularly strong in engineering and computer science, and its business school holds the “triple crown” of international accreditations — a distinction held by only a small number of business schools worldwide.

Compare with Similar Universities

Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Auckland is the only university in New Zealand on this site. The closest peers on this site by level and subject are in Australia: University of Melbourne (QS 2026: 19th in the world) and University of Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start at the University of Auckland?

The university has two intakes a year — Semester 1 in February and Semester 2 in July — and applications close several months before each start, so students should apply early. Check the application dates on auckland.ac.nz for the current intake.

What English score does Auckland ask for?

Undergraduate applicants need IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 80. Postgraduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90, and some programmes set higher requirements.

How much is tuition at Auckland for international students?

International undergraduate tuition is about NZ$40,225–$68,000 per year for a full-time programme, depending on the subject — for example, a Bachelor of Commerce costs NZ$48,133 a year and a BSc in Computer Science NZ$58,009. Postgraduate tuition is roughly NZ$44,000–$68,000 a year. A Student Services Fee of about NZ$1,133 applies on top.

Can I work in New Zealand after graduating?

Yes — New Zealand offers a post-study work visa for graduates, which lets graduates stay on to gain work experience after finishing their degree. Check the official university and immigration pages for the current conditions and length.

What can I study at Auckland?

The university offers more than 200 programmes across eight faculties. Popular choices for international students include computer science, commerce and business, engineering, medicine and health sciences, law and education.

Scholarships

The university offers scholarships for international students — check the funding pages on auckland.ac.nz for the awards open to you. Also see the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships on this site. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.

Address and Location

University of Auckland
12 Grafton Road, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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