About the University

The University's motto is: "Ingenio et Labore".

Freely translated from the Latin, it means "by natural ability and hard work".

The University Arms (crest) were granted by Letters Patent on 15 February 1962, and are recorded in the College of Arms, London.

The open book with seven clasps on either side, and the three stars express the idea of learning pursued under the sky of the Southern Hemisphere.

The kiwis signify New Zealand; the wave beneath them represents Auckland's coastal location.

The University has eight faculties, bringing together related disciplines for the purposes of teaching and research. Each faculty is headed by a Dean who is responsible for management of the teaching, research and administrative activities of the faculty as well as its finances. Most faculties comprise a number of departments.

• Faculty of Arts
  The Faculty of Arts teaches anthropology, language, history, media, politics, sociology, and Maori, Pacific, and women's studies. Visit the Faculty of Arts website
• Business School
  The Business School teaches accounting, finance, commercial law, economics, information systems, management, marketing and property. Visit the Business School website
• National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
  The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) teaches architecture, planning, dance, fine art, music and visual arts. Visit the NICAI website
• Faculty of Education
  The Faculty of Education teaches arts, languages, counselling, human services, social work, Maori education, science, mathematics, technology, and development. Visit the Faculty of Education website
• Faculty of Engineering
  The Faculty of Engineering teaches chemical, materials, civil, environmental, electrical, computer and mechanical engineering. Visit the Faculty of Engineering website
• Faculty of Law
  The Faculty of Law teaches criminal law and justice; environmental law; international and comparative law; private and commercial law; and public law. Visit the Faculty of Law website
• Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
  The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences teaches medical sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing and population health. Visit the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences website
• Faculty of Science
  The Faculty of Science teaches biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, environment, mathematics, optometry, physics, psychology, sport and exercise science, and statistics. Visit the Faculty of Science website