Welcome from the Dean of Graduate Studies

Postgraduate study broadens your horizons and empowers your future. Investing in postgraduate study at The University of Auckland not only broadens your academic, research and employment horizons, it means you will be valued for your specialised skills and knowledge.

As New Zealand’s premier research-led university*, we've earned a great reputation for delivering academic and research excellence within a supportive learning environment. The University of Auckland has the highest number of A rated researchers in the country**, giving you the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with outstanding academic staff from New Zealand and abroad.

We have built a broad academic community of researchers, scholars and students who are ready to support you as you challenge current beliefs, form and test new ideas, and embark on an enriching and fulfilling career. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of our community.

Whether you plan to join the next generation of academic researchers within New Zealand, or strive to become a leader in your field elsewhere, The University of Auckland can help you make your mark on the world.

Associate Professor Caroline Daley
Dean of Graduate Studies

*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011.
**Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF) Report 2006.