AUT

Top University for international outlook

AUT was ranked 15^th in the world and first in Australasia for International Outlook, based on its ability to attract international students, in the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2018, AUT was ranked 84^th.

Times Higher Education also ranked AUT as one of the world’s top 150 young universities, based on the quality of teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income. AUT is one of the worlds' top millennial universities, ranked in the top 30 in the world.

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide

AUT is ranked as one of the top 500 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2019. This ranking puts AUT in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

In the QS ranking of the top 50 world universities under 50 years old, AUT is ranked in the 61-70 band. AUT is the 16^th youngest institution acknowledged in this ranking.

QS Stars

AUT has been awarded the highest rating of five stars for excellence in teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities and inclusiveness by QS World University Rankings.

Know more about AUT’s rankings and awards.

AUT provides students with an exceptional learning experience that features highly-rated teaching techniques and practice. Curiosity, creativity, connection and collaboration are at the core of teaching to prepare students for enriching and viable careers.

Exceptional learning experiences

As New Zealand’s university of technology, AUT encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. The teaching methodology is creative, interactive and responsive, characterised by contemporary approaches, technologies and resources.

The interactive classroom environment allows students to become inquiring and agile thinkers, and communicate with a broad understanding of the world. Academic staff are research active and at the forefront of their disciplines. AUT is internationally ranked in 13 subject areas and has received five stars for excellence in teaching.

AUT offers 250 courses through five faculties and 17 schools.

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed in collaboration with business leaders and experts. The programmes focus on rigorous and engaged learning, which encourages students to become adaptable graduates, ready to thrive in today's fast changing world. The AUT Business School and School of Economics are internationally ranked and accredited, and recognised for teaching and research.

Faculty of Culture and Society

The Faculty of Culture and Society delivers programmes across all three AUT campuses - North, City and South. It has strong connections with various research institutes. It offers a range of education, language, hospitality and social science programmes. The School of Hospitality & Tourism is ranked in the top 50 in the world and the language programmes offered are ranked in the top 250 in the world.

Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

The Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies offers a range of creative, engineering and technology programmes. The programmes offered balance creativity, research, and conceptual development with theoretical and professional studies. AUT’s School of Art and Design is ranked in the top 150 worldwide.

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences offers an extensive range of programmes in health science, sport and recreation. It is one of the largest health science education providers in New Zealand and produces sought-after graduates who enter professions throughout the world, and undertake ground-breaking research. Ranked in the top 50 in the world, AUT offers New Zealand’s most advanced sports qualifications Clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects are also ranked in the top 125 in the world.

Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Development (Te Ara Poutama)

The Faculty of Māori and indigenous development is at the cutting edge of Māori media, culture, communication and language. It offers qualifications that will prepare students to contribute in media, business, community and government organisations.

English language requirements

International applicants need to prove their level of English to gain entry into AUT programmes. IELTS is the preferred English test for most AUT qualifications.

Other recognised tests include Certificate in English for Academic Study, GIE, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or the Pearson Test of English.

For undergraduate study, students will need the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher. For postgraduate study, students will need IELTS 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher.

Students who do not meet the English language requirements for entry into an AUT programme can study English at AUT International House.

AUT International House based at the City Campus offers a range of qualifications, including GIE – the AUT university entrance and preparation programme.

Undergraduate entry requirements

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum requirements to gain entry into a bachelor’s degree.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) with successful completion of a minimum of 24 points (or)

• Cambridge International Examination with a minimum of 120 points at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list (or)

• General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.

Pathway options

International students who don’t meet the academic requirements can enrol in a foundation programme for entry into an AUT programme. The AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies is delivered by Academic Colleges Group (ACG), which has one of the best records in New Zealand for international education.

More information on pathway options can be found on our website.

Postgraduate entry requirements

Entry requirements for AUT postgraduate study may vary by programme. Minimum entry requirements are a successfully completed bachelor’s degree, in the same area of study from a recognised university.

Some programmes require relevant work or research experience.

Students can find subject-specific entry requirements on the programme pages.

AUT has three campuses around Auckland – the City, North and South campus – that offer contemporary learning spaces and facilities.

City Campus

The City Campus is in the heart of Auckland. It is AUT’s biggest campus and is home to most academic units and the central administration, including the Vice-Chancellor’s office. The campus has state-of-the- art learning spaces to facilitate group study. The Campus is close to many Auckland attractions including the Sky Tower, cinemas, restaurants and bars.

North Campus

Based in Northcote, the North Campus is home to education, health and sports courses. It offers facilities including student accommodation, cafes, a sports centre, modern spaces to study, comfortable lecture theatres and lots of wide open green space.

South Campus

South Campus is located in the heart of Manukau. The campus boasts modern new buildings that have many study areas. Large open spaces allow students to socialise and make new friends. Manukau train station is a 15-minute walk from the South Campus.

There are many scholarships available for international students who want to study at AUT. The scholarships database offers information about over 100 AUT scholarships.

AUT Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships

AUT awards scholarships to high achieving research candidates applying to an approved doctoral programme. The scholarship is offered to encourage doctoral studies in areas that enhance the University's research capability. The scholarship, valued at NZD 25,000, consists of an annual stipend plus tuition fees and student services levy for up to three years.

Master of Arts Scholarship in Applied Language Studies or Professional Language Studies

This scholarship aims to encourage and support postgraduate study in the area of Language Teaching or Applied Language Study. The scholarship valued at NZD 8,000 towards first year fees is open to international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in past tertiary study.

Business, Economics and Law Doctoral Fees Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage and support students with an excellent academic record to undertake doctoral research in the Faculty of Business and Law. The applicants should meet the admission criteria of the doctoral programme and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their prior undergraduate and postgraduate study.