The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is ranked within the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, making it New Zealand’s highest ranked university. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Auckland is ranked within the top 50 for 13 different subjects:

Development Studies - 23 Accounting and Finance - 26 Education - 26 Psychology - 28 Law - 33 Linguistics - 33 English Language and Literature - 33 Civil and Structural Engineering - 43 Computer Science and Information Systems - 44 Geography - 44 Architecture - 45 Business and Management - 46 Sociology - 49

It is also recipient of a five star plus QS Stars University Rating for excellence in eight different categories:

Research Employability Teaching Facilities Internationalization Innovation Specialist Criteria Inclusiveness

The university offers over 130 postgraduate programmes across eight faculties as well as two large-scale research institutes. Under a New Zealand Government scheme, new international PhD students usually pay the same annual tuition fees as New Zealand students. The university’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students representing over 110 countries.

The university is located in the harbour city of Auckland, New Zealand’s economic and cultural hub, with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests. Auckland was ranked third out of 230 cities in the 2015 Mercer Quality of Living Survey, as well as one of the QS Best Student Cities in 2015.

About us

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s highest-ranked university. It is also the largest and most comprehensive. The University’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students from over 110 countries.

The University provides extensive support services for all students including academic learning support, accommodation options, scholarships, pastoral care, sport and recreation facilities and many on-campus events.

QS rankings

The University of Auckland is ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. We have 13 subjects ranked in the world's top 50 by subject.

Research-led teaching

With the country’s highest concentration of top-ranked researchers, teaching and learning is informed by the latest research enabling undergraduates to benefit from this first-rate research reputation. The University of Auckland has a QS 5 Star PLUS rating for excellence in eight categories:

Research

Employability

Teaching

Facilities

Internationalization

Innovation

Specialist Criteria

Inclusiveness

Our home

The University is located in the harbour city of Auckland – a city ranked with third out of 230 cities in the 2015 Mercer Quality of Living Survey and one of the QS Best Student Cities 2015. We have five main campuses, the largest of which is nestled within Auckland's bustling cultural and business hub. From theatres and cafes, to sports and outdoor pursuits, there are myriad recreational opportunities right on our doorstep.

More info:

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Auckland Mail Centre

Auckland 1142

New Zealand