Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers more than 250 courses in subjects ranging from engineering and health sciences to art and design and business. AUT is spread across three campuses in Auckland, New Zealand and prides itself on being the number one millennial university in Australasia and ranks within the top 60 universities under 50 years old. Auckland itself was ranked 23^rd in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, receiving a high score in areas such as quality of living and having a large student community.

The university’s Employability Lab offers careers advice to students and helps with writing CV’s, cover letters, improving interview techniques and contacting employers for work experience.

The university offers a wide range of support services to reduce stress for students during their studies. These include a disability support service, a confidential counselling service, international student support and spiritual and religious support for all students of all faiths.

There are a vast range of societies and clubs for AUT students to get involved with during their spare time. These range from subject-specific organisations to sports clubs. As New Zealand's leading sports university, students have access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including sports centres and personal trainers.

During their time at AUT students have the opportunity to study in another country through an international exchange programme, at one of AUT's partner institutions. Students are encouraged to do so to stand out from the crowd after graduation, as well as gaining new life and cultural experiences.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has a mission to create great graduates. The university offers exceptional learning experiences that prepare students to be successful wherever in the world their career may take them. Innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged, along with the ability to explore new technologies, challenge routine thinking, and solve problems in new ways. AUT graduates are highly sought after by employers, with 95 per cent of available graduates in paid employment within nine months of graduation.

AUT's three modern campuses have several award-winning buildings created using sustainable principles and with inviting, collaborative and functional learning areas, auditoriums and research spaces. This includes the state-of-the-art Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences building, with unique design features making it a teaching tool and ‘living lab' where students can get hands-on experience.

AUT's success in creating transformational educational spaces has been recognised with a five-star ranking for teaching and facilities, awarded by the university rankings organisation QS. AUT offers more than 250 courses in subjects ranging from engineering and health sciences to art and design and business. AUT is proud to be one of the world's best modern universities, ranked as the top millennial university in Australasia and in the top 40 universities under 50 years old worldwide by Times Higher Education.

AUT has been a university since the year 2000, and is now the second largest in the country and ranked among the top one per cent and top 300 (251-300) of universities in the world. AUT has more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering leading research, from space research to artificial intelligence and robotics, and ecology to physical activity and nutrition. AUT's research feeds back into the classroom, and students can contribute to and learn from these research discoveries.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has a mission to create great graduates. The university offers exceptional learning experiences that prepare students to be successful wherever in the world their career may take them. Innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged, along with the ability to explore new technologies, challenge routine thinking, and solve problems in new ways. AUT graduates are highly sought after by employers, with 95 per cent of available graduates in paid employment within nine months of graduation.

AUT's three modern campuses have several award-winning buildings created using sustainable principles and with inviting, collaborative and functional learning areas, auditoriums and research spaces. This includes the state-of-the-art Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences building, with unique design features making it a teaching tool and ‘living lab' where students can get hands-on experience.

AUT's success in creating transformational educational spaces has been recognised with a five-star ranking for teaching and facilities, awarded by the university rankings organisation QS. AUT offers more than 250 courses in subjects ranging from engineering and health sciences to art and design and business. AUT is proud to be one of the world's best modern universities, ranked as the top millennial university in Australasia and in the top 40 universities under 50 years old worldwide by Times Higher Education.

AUT has been a university since the year 2000, and is now the second largest in the country and ranked among the top one per cent and top 300 (251-300) of universities in the world. AUT has more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering leading research, from space research to artificial intelligence and robotics, and ecology to physical activity and nutrition. AUT's research feeds back into the classroom, and students can contribute to and learn from these research discoveries.

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.

NZAID Scholarship student wins awards

O'Neil Nelson, a student of Master of Engineering at Auckland University of Technology, has been recognised with two awards for his educational excellence in New York and Jamaica. O'Neil won the first place in the Jamaica JTCE Educator of the Year Award and was bestowed the accolade in a ceremony last year. O'Neil hails from Jamaica and received a NZAID scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in New Zealand. He finished his thesis at the Auckland University of Technology&rsquos School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

Top 1% universities world-wide

In recent rankings announcements by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, AUT has moved into the top one per cent of universities worldwide for the fourth time consecutively.

Top university for international outlook in New Zealand

AUT ranks 1^st in New Zealand and 27^th globally for its International Outlook, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.

International outlook rankings are made based on the university&rsquos ability to attract international staff and students, and on how well they collaborate with overseas universities and engage with them.

Top millennial university in Australasia

Times Higher Education has ranked the university 51^st among the world&rsquos top young universities, based on the quality of its research, teaching, international outlook, citations, and industry income.

AUT is also among the top millennial universities in the world (founded in the 21st century), being ranked 14^th internationally and first in Australasia.

New online programmes for offshore international students

For international students who are unable to study on campus owing to Covid-19 border restrictions, AUT offers online study programmes.

Subject areas covered in these online programmes include computer and information sciences design construction management creative technologies and engineering project management.

Students can now progress in their qualification without a student visa as they study from their home country.

Students are encouraged to visit the AUT website for more information on these programmes.

Top one per cent of universities world-wide

In recent rankings announcements by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, AUT has moved into the top one per cent of universities worldwide for the fourth time consecutively.

Top NZ university for international outlook

AUT ranks 1^st in New Zealand and 29^th globally for its international outlook, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.

International outlook rankings are made based on the university's ability to attract international staff and students, and on how well they collaborate and engage with overseas universities.

Top millennial university in Australasia

AUT is among the top millennial universities in the world (founded in the 21st century), to be ranked 15^th internationally and 1^st in Australasia.

In 2020, AUT has leapt up in the Times Higher Education rankings from 51^st to 40^th among the world's top young universities, based on the quality of its research, teaching, international outlook, citations, and industry income.

New online programmes for offshore international students

For international students who are unable to study on campus owing to Covid-19 border restrictions, AUT offers online study programmes.

Subject areas covered in these online programmes include computer and information sciences design construction management creative technologies and engineering project management.

Students can now progress in their qualification without a student visa as they study from their home country.

Students are encouraged to visit the AUT website for more information on these programmes.

Top one per cent of universities world-wide

In recent rankings announcements by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, AUT has moved into the top one per cent of universities worldwide for the fourth time consecutively.

Top NZ university for international outlook

AUT ranks 1^st in New Zealand and 29^th globally for its international outlook, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.

International outlook rankings are made based on the university's ability to attract international staff and students, and on how well they collaborate and engage with overseas universities.

Top millennial university in Australasia

AUT is among the top millennial universities in the world (founded in the 21st century), to be ranked 15^th internationally and 1^st in Australasia.

In 2020, AUT has leapt up in the Times Higher Education rankings from 51^st to 40^th among the world's top young universities, based on the quality of its research, teaching, international outlook, citations, and industry income.

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.

Auckland University of Technology offers exceptional learning experiences to its students. As a university of technology in New Zealand, it encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.

The teaching at Auckland University of Technology is creative, interactive as well as responsive, and is characterised by contemporary approaches, resources and technologies. Auckland University of Technology’s students become agile thinkers and they communicate with a larger understanding of the world.

Its academic staff are active in their pursuit of research and are also at the forefront in their disciplines.

Apart from being ranked among the top one per cent of the world’s universities, Auckland University of Technology is also ranked as the best in the world for several subjects, including being among the world’s top 30 for sports, and top 100 in art and design.

Auckland University of Technology offers exceptional learning experiences to its students. As a university of technology in New Zealand, it encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.

The teaching at AUT is creative, interactive as well as responsive, and is characterised by contemporary approaches, resources and technologies. AUT's students become agile thinkers and they communicate with a larger understanding of the world.

The university's academic staff are active in their pursuit of research and are also at the forefront in their disciplines.

Apart from being ranked among the top one per cent of the world's universities, AUT is also ranked as one of the best in the world for several subjects, including being among the world's top 35 for sports, top 34 for hospitality and tourism, top 125 for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects and top 150 in art and design.

Here's what a student had to say about his AUT experience:

Kaisar Nurkhal RF Hardware Developer, Navico Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

''I chose to study at AUT because it's considered to have a more practical approach to study, and for engineering that made the most sense. My project partner and I worked on an incredible final-year project with the goal to design, build and programme a robot with artificial intelligence and computer vision, and get it to perform complex tasks like sorting different objects. The task was huge and daunting at the beginning, but we succeeded. For me, the final year of the engineering degree was the ultimate learning experience as it's as close as you can get to real-life industry experience.''

Auckland University of Technology offers exceptional learning experiences to its students. As a university of technology in New Zealand, it encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.

The teaching at AUT is creative, interactive as well as responsive, and is characterised by contemporary approaches, resources and technologies. AUT's students become agile thinkers and they communicate with a larger understanding of the world.

The university's academic staff are active in their pursuit of research and are also at the forefront in their disciplines.

Apart from being ranked among the top one per cent of the world's universities, AUT is also ranked as one of the best in the world for several subjects, including being among the world's top 35 for sports, top 34 for hospitality and tourism, top 125 for clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects and top 150 in art and design.

Here's what a student had to say about his AUT experience:

Kaisar Nurkhal RF Hardware Developer, Navico Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

''I chose to study at AUT because it's considered to have a more practical approach to study, and for engineering that made the most sense. My project partner and I worked on an incredible final-year project with the goal to design, build and programme a robot with artificial intelligence and computer vision, and get it to perform complex tasks like sorting different objects. The task was huge and daunting at the beginning, but we succeeded. For me, the final year of the engineering degree was the ultimate learning experience as it's as close as you can get to real-life industry experience.''

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.

The faculties at Auckland University of Technology include:

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law offers students world-class education in a number of undergraduate as well as postgraduate qualifications, preparing them well for business, economics as well as research careers or law practice.

Faculty of Culture and Society

Auckland University of Technology’s Faculty of Culture and Society provides students with a wide range of programmes such as social sciences, languages and education, as well as a diverse and rich research profile.

Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

The Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies’ faculty is home to five discipline areas: architecture, creative technologies, communication, art and design, engineering, and computer and mathematical sciences.

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

The university’s Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences provides students with a wide range of programmes as well as a research profile that is diverse and rich, spanning areas including health, sports and science.

Faculties

Study options are offered across:

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

This faculty offers students world-class education in undergraduate as well as postgraduate qualifications, preparing them well for careers in business, economics, as entrepreneurs as well as research careers or law practice.

Faculty of Culture and Society

This provides students with a wide range of programmes such as hospitality and tourism, social sciences, languages and education, as well as a diverse and rich research profile.

Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

This faculty is home to five discipline areas: architecture creative technologies communication studies art and design engineering and computer and mathematical sciences.

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

The faculty provides students with a wide range of programmes, as well as a research profile spanning many areas within the health, sports and science areas.

The university's research centres include:

• Auckland Centre for Financial Research
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research
• Additive Manufacturing Research Centre
• Centre for Active Ageing
• Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Centre for Adaptive Pattern Recognition
• Centre for Bioinformatics
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research
• Centre for Social Data Analytics

Faculties

Study options are offered across:

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

This faculty offers students world-class education in undergraduate as well as postgraduate qualifications, preparing them well for careers in business, economics, as entrepreneurs as well as research careers or law practice.

Faculty of Culture and Society

This provides students with a wide range of programmes such as hospitality and tourism, social sciences, languages and education, as well as a diverse and rich research profile.

Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

This faculty is home to five discipline areas: architecture creative technologies communication studies art and design engineering and computer and mathematical sciences.

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

The faculty provides students with a wide range of programmes, as well as a research profile spanning many areas within the health, sports and science areas.

The university's research centres include:

• Auckland Centre for Financial Research
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research
• Additive Manufacturing Research Centre
• Centre for Active Ageing
• Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Centre for Adaptive Pattern Recognition
• Centre for Bioinformatics
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research
• Centre for Social Data Analytics

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.

IELTS is the English language test required for most of the health science degrees. It is also the preferred English language test for all the other AUT qualifications. The scores required for several of the university’s degrees include:

Certificates

An overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5 or higher.

Diplomas

Depending on the diploma chosen, either an overall score of 6.0 with all the bands at 5.5 or higher, or an overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5.0 or higher.

Bachelor's degree

An overall score of 6.0 with all bands at 5.5 or higher.

Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and conjoint programmes

An overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

Doctoral degrees

An overall score of 6.5 with 7 in writing as well as all other bands at 6.0 or higher. Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences require a writing band of 6.5.

Postgraduate programmes including master's degrees, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, as well as bachelor’s degrees with honours require an overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

International exchange program

All AUT international students who are interested in travelling while they complete their AUT degree, can complete one or two semesters at one of its partner universities on an international exchange.

Studying overseas can change students' lives and they will have the opportunity to meet new people, immerse themselves in another culture, and gain international experience. They can also cross-credit the points they receive back to their degree at AUT as well as continue their studies when they return to New Zealand.

Some reasons why students do an international exchange are:

• They learn a lot, both personally and academically.
• They return to AUT with more self-confidence as well as maturity.
• They add value to their degrees by experiencing various teaching styles as well as taking different courses.

Study abroad programme

International students who are studying their main degree at their home university/country, can choose to come to New Zealand to study abroad at AUT for a semester or a year in their chosen major, or a different discipline. Students can cross-credit points they earn at AUT towards their home degree and gain international experience during study.

Students can choose to:

• Take up to four courses in a semester.
• Take the study-internship option (which is two courses and a supervised internship course).

AUT will provide students a unique Kiwi welcome to the university and to New Zealand, and will offer support with settling into study and life there. Students can expect to make many friends, learn more about New Zealand's unique culture and enjoy wonderful scenery. The programme provides an ideal way to gain relevant experience and enhance their academic study.

International exchange program

All AUT international students who are interested in travelling while they complete their AUT degree, can complete one or two semesters at one of its partner universities on an international exchange.

Studying overseas can change students' lives and they will have the opportunity to meet new people, immerse themselves in another culture, and gain international experience. They can also cross-credit the points they receive back to their degree at AUT as well as continue their studies when they return to New Zealand.

Some reasons why students do an international exchange are:

• They learn a lot, both personally and academically.
• They return to AUT with more self-confidence as well as maturity.
• They add value to their degrees by experiencing various teaching styles as well as taking different courses.

Study abroad programme

International students who are studying their main degree at their home university/country, can choose to come to New Zealand to study abroad at AUT for a semester or a year in their chosen major, or a different discipline. Students can cross-credit points they earn at AUT towards their home degree and gain international experience during study.

Students can choose to:

• Take up to four courses in a semester.
• Take the study-internship option (which is two courses and a supervised internship course).

AUT will provide students a unique Kiwi welcome to the university and to New Zealand, and will offer support with settling into study and life there. Students can expect to make many friends, learn more about New Zealand's unique culture and enjoy wonderful scenery. The programme provides an ideal way to gain relevant experience and enhance their academic study.

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.

Students who are interested in travelling while they complete their AUT degree can complete one or two semesters at one of Auckland University of Technology’s partner universities with an international study exchange.

Studying abroad can change students’ lives and they will have the opportunity to meet new people, immerse themselves in another culture, as well as obtain international experience. They can also cross credit the points they receive to their degree at AUT as well as continue their studies when they return to New Zealand.

Some reasons why students do an exchange are:

• They will learn a lot, both personally and academically
• They will return to Auckland University of Technology with more self-confidence as well as maturity.
• They will add value to their degrees by experiencing various teaching styles as well as taking different courses.

By studying abroad, students can also pick study at AUT for a semester or a year in their chosen major, or a different discipline. Students can cross-credit points they earn towards their home degree and gain international experience during study.

Students can choose to:

• Take up four courses in a semester
• Take the study-internship option (which is two papers and a supervised internship paper).

AUT will provide students a unique Kiwi welcome to the university and to New Zealand and offer support with settling into study and life there. Students can expect to make many friends, learn more about New Zealand’s unique culture and enjoy wonderful scenery.

Entry requirements

Due to professional registration requirements, IELTS is the required English test for most health science degrees. All other AUT qualifications accept IELTS along with other approved English language tests. The scores required for the majority of the university's degrees include:

• Certificates

An overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5.0 or higher.

• Diplomas

Depending on the diploma chosen, either an overall score of 6.0 with all the bands at 5.5 or higher, or an overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5.0 or higher.

• Bachelor's degree

An overall score of 6.0 with all bands at 5.5 or higher.

• Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and conjoint programmes

An overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

• Doctoral degrees

An overall score of 6.5 with 7.0 in writing as well as all other bands at 6.0 or higher. Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences require a writing band of 6.5.

• Postgraduate programmes

Programmes including master's degrees, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, as well as bachelor's degrees with honours require an overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

International students who have not met the general academic qualifications for direct entry into AUT programmes can enrol in AUT's Certificate in Foundation Studies from UP International College NZ or AUT's pathway certificates and diplomas.

Scholarships

International students can choose from a range of scholarships for their study at AUT. Some of them include:

• AUT doctoral scholarships

AUT awards full fees scholarship or full fees with an annual stipend of NZD 15,000, NZD 20,000 or NZD 25,000 for up to three years- to excellent research candidates who apply to approved doctoral programmes.

• AUT undergraduate scholarships

The AUT undergraduate scholarships award current full-time AUT students who excel in academics, in their first or subsequent years of study at AUT, NZD 7,000 towards their fees.

Entry requirements

Due to professional registration requirements, IELTS is the required English test for most health science degrees. All other AUT qualifications accept IELTS along with other approved English language tests. The scores required for the majority of the university's degrees include:

• Certificates

An overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5.0 or higher.

• Diplomas

Depending on the diploma chosen, either an overall score of 6.0 with all the bands at 5.5 or higher, or an overall score of 5.5 with all the bands at 5.0 or higher.

• Bachelor's degree

An overall score of 6.0 with all bands at 5.5 or higher.

• Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and conjoint programmes

An overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

• Doctoral degrees

An overall score of 6.5 with 7.0 in writing as well as all other bands at 6.0 or higher. Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences require a writing band of 6.5.

• Postgraduate programmes

Programmes including master's degrees, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, as well as bachelor's degrees with honours require an overall score of 6.5 with all bands at 6.0 or higher.

International students who have not met the general academic qualifications for direct entry into AUT programmes can enrol in AUT's Certificate in Foundation Studies from UP International College NZ or AUT's pathway certificates and diplomas.

Scholarships

International students can choose from a range of scholarships for their study at AUT. Some of them include:

• AUT doctoral scholarships

AUT awards full fees scholarship or full fees with an annual stipend of NZD 15,000, NZD 20,000 or NZD 25,000 for up to three years- to excellent research candidates who apply to approved doctoral programmes.

• AUT undergraduate scholarships

The AUT undergraduate scholarships award current full-time AUT students who excel in academics, in their first or subsequent years of study at AUT, NZD 7,000 towards their fees.

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.

Auckland University of Technology’s research institutes include:

• Engineering Research Institute
• Institute of Applied Ecology New Zealand
• Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute
• Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research
• Institute of Biomedical Technologies
• National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research
• New Zealand Tourism Research
• New Zealand Work Research Institute
• Knowledge Engineering and Discovery Research Institute
• Sports Performance Research Institute

The university’s research centres include:

• Auckland Centre for Financial Research
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research
• Additive Manufacturing Research Centre
• Centre for Active Ageing
• Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Centre for Adaptive Pattern Recognition
• Centre for Bioinformatics
• Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research
• Centre for Social Data Analytics

Partnerships

The university collaborates with several like-minded organisations which recognise the value of technology and collaboration in driving business results to benefit the society, including:

• Auckland Council
• Air New Zealand
• Auckland Transport
• Callaghan Innovation
• Dow Design
• Auckland War Memorial Museum
• Downer
• NASA

Partnerships

Students benefit from the university's collaborations with several like-minded organisations which recognise the value of technology and collaboration in driving business results to benefit the society, including:

• Auckland Council
• Air New Zealand
• Auckland Transport
• Callaghan Innovation
• Dow Design
• Auckland War Memorial Museum
• Downer

Employability and career services

The AUT Employability and Careers team assists students in considering their career options, as well as developing the skills they need to become highly employable graduates.

Students can use the university's employability lab to:

• Improve their CV, interview techniques or job search as it offers workshops as well as online tools.
• Increase their networking skills by attending the workshops, career fairs, and employer presentations.
• Source work experience as well as voluntary work by meeting employers at the employer events it conducts.
• Find their career focus by talking to career specialists about their study programme or career direction.

Global employability

• 48 per cent of the university's academic staff are from all around the world and its students hail from 140 different countries.
• Every year, 5,000 international students pursue their education at AUT.
• The university's alumni currently live as well as work in 80 other countries.
• AUT has 5,000 industry partnerships across the world.

Partnerships

Students benefit from the university's collaborations with several like-minded organisations which recognise the value of technology and collaboration in driving business results to benefit the society, including:

• Auckland Council
• Air New Zealand
• Auckland Transport
• Callaghan Innovation
• Dow Design
• Auckland War Memorial Museum
• Downer

Employability and career services

The AUT Employability and Careers team assists students in considering their career options, as well as developing the skills they need to become highly employable graduates.

Students can use the university's employability lab to:

• Improve their CV, interview techniques or job search as it offers workshops as well as online tools.
• Increase their networking skills by attending the workshops, career fairs, and employer presentations.
• Source work experience as well as voluntary work by meeting employers at the employer events it conducts.
• Find their career focus by talking to career specialists about their study programme or career direction.

Global employability

• 48 per cent of the university's academic staff are from all around the world and its students hail from 140 different countries.
• Every year, 5,000 international students pursue their education at AUT.
• The university's alumni currently live as well as work in 80 other countries.
• AUT has 5,000 industry partnerships across the world.