Founded in 1883, Auckland is the country’s largest university with over 40,000 students, nearly 10,000 of whom graduate annually.
- #87 Ranking
- 7 PhDs
- 1,453 Academic Staff
- 32,983 Students
- 10,555 Students (int'l)
- 18,470 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The University develops key international relationships that will enhance its ability to perform as a globally competitive research-led University.
- The University of Auckland is ranked No.1 globally in the inaugural University Impact Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE).
PhD Programmes
Medicine & Health (3)
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
- DHSc Health Sciences
- MD Medicine
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- DocFA Fine Arts
Education & Training (1)
- EdD Education
Humanities (1)
- Ph.D. Philosophy
Law (1)
- Ph.D. Law
Social Sciences (1)
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
About
History
- The University of Auckland was formally opened on 23 May 1883 as Auckland University College, part of the University of New Zealand. A disused courthouse and jail served as premises for the 95 students and four teaching staff.
- Today, the University of Auckland is the largest university in New Zealand, hosting over 40,000 students on five Auckland campuses.
Education
The University of Auckland offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. If you’d like to find out how you can study two undergraduate degrees in the shortest possible time.
Research
Discover the exciting research happening at the University of Auckland, explore research projects, view facilities and centres, or contact a research support team.
Career
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
87 -2
2022
85 -4
2021
81
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
123 -5
2022
118 7
2021
125
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
139 -2
2022
137 10
2021
147
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
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Housing services
The City Campus is right in the heart of Auckland. You are within walking distance of all the main cultural, entertainment and commercial hubs. Harbour views and Albert Park add to the appeal. The campus has a full range of amenities including cafes, health services, libraries, childcare facilities and a recreation centre.
Library services
- The General Library supports the research, teaching and learning programmes of the faculties of Arts, Creative Arts and Industries, Business and Economics, Engineering and Science.
- The General Library is the largest library in the University Library system, and houses a number of notable collections.
ICT services
The University of Auckland wireless network is available in the City, Grafton, Epsom and Newmarket campuses. It is also available at several remote sites where students visit to perform their practical work. To use the wireless network you must be within range of a wireless access point (WAP) and have a wireless capable device.
Medical services
The University provides students with a professional primary healthcare service ensuring the health and wellbeing of our student community.
Services include:
- doctor and nurse consultations
- family planning, sexual health and contraception advice and checks
- medical certificates – both general and specialised (eg scholarship medicals, Outward Bound medicals or medicals for insurance or diving)
Student Life
Campus life
- The City Campus is right in the heart of Auckland. You are within walking distance of all the main cultural, entertainment and commercial hubs. Harbour views and Albert Park add to the appeal.
- This is a new five-hectare campus adjacent to the major business area in Newmarket. It will provide the University with a site for expansion over the next 50 years.
- Originally established as the School of Medicine, the Grafton Campus (opposite Auckland Hospital on the boundary of Auckland Domain) houses the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, including a café, health services, and the Philson Library. It is also the home to many of the Unviersity of Auckland clinics.
Student clubs
- The Education and Social Work Student Association (ESSA) works hard to make the experience of being a student at the Faculty of Education and Social Work a positive, fun and relaxed experience.
- Student Advice Hub iis the place to access AUSA’s free and independent advocacy, welfare and representation services.
- The Postgraduate Students’ Association is an incorporated society dedicated to strengthening the postgraduate community at the University.
Accreditation
The University of Auckland is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the main world university rankings.
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