New Zealand's highest-ranked university, placed in the top 100 globally by QS. Auckland is strongest in engineering, law, medicine, and business. It's the first choice for students who want a research-led degree with strong graduate employer recognition.
Auckland, New Zealand
Top 100 (2025)
#1 in New Zealand
Top 150 Globally
NZ's largest university research programme
AACSB-accredited Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master of Laws (LLM)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
72 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master of Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
New Zealand's only member of the global Universitas 21 research network — connecting students to 37 universities worldwide.
AACSB-accredited Business School — placing it in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences — home to NZ's leading medical research and training programme.
Engineering School ranked in the QS top 150 globally — strong graduate placement in infrastructure and tech sectors.
Business graduates are recruited by Deloitte, PwC, ANZ Bank, and Air New Zealand within six months of graduating.
Engineering graduates enter infrastructure, software, and energy sectors, with starting salaries averaging NZD 65,000–80,000.
Law graduates pursue careers in commercial litigation, public policy, and international arbitration across the Asia-Pacific region.
Medical graduates enter NZ's public health system or competitive postgraduate specialist training programmes.
Undergrad
1st December (prior year)
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
1st May
Postgrad
Rolling
The main City Campus sits in central Auckland, walkable from the CBD. Faculties are spread across six campuses, keeping most students close to the city centre.
Auckland is NZ's largest city, with a harbour, beaches, and direct flights to Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. Part-time work is easy to find, and the 20-hour student work allowance applies on a student visa.
Valid offer letter from University of Auckland
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
Valid passport (6+ months beyond study period)
Overseas student health insurance required
Completed NZ student visa application (INZ 1012)
Return flight evidence or onward travel proof
