University of Auckland retains top 100 place in world university rankings
Our reputation as a leading tertiary institution is maintained with an 85th= placing in the QS World Rankings.
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Welcome to Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland
In 2020, the University of Auckland was gifted a new Māori name by the people of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in an official gifting ceremony.
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New China microsite
Start your story with the University of Auckland from China. Explore your study options, find out how to apply and hear from some of our Chinese students.
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Undergraduate scholarships open now
Scholarships are a great way to fund your journey with us, and we have a wide range of options for students from all backgrounds.
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Summer Research Scholarships
Summer Research Scholarships are a great way to gain valuable research experience. Applications for 2021-2022 close on Thursday 5 August.
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Launched - Auckland Online Micro-Credentials
Auckland Online micro-credentials complement your existing qualifications, provide skills, knowledge and expertise in a variety of high-demand subjects areas.
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Auckland Advantage™
We care about our international students who were impacted by Covid-19 border restrictions and want to help you continue your studies with us from outside NZ.
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Three Minute Thesis Final
Want to hear an entire research project distilled into a three-minute pitch? Join the audience at the Three Minute Thesis Final on 6 August.
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Get help choosing your study options
Do you need help planning your undergraduate studies? Our new way to discover career pathways and study options is based on your interests and personality.
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We’re ready to answer all your questions about undergraduate study. Share your study interests and contact details. Then we can get started.
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What will studying in 2021 be like for me?
Covid-19 may affect the academic year. Find out what we're doing to give you the highest quality education and student experience, both in-person and online.
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Apply now to become a 2022 Resident Adviser
Resident Advisers support our students by building a strong community on campus whilst expanding their professional skillset.
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Ranking and reputation
New Zealand's world-ranked university
We are New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led institution.
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Explore your virtual campus
An interactive way for students to discover our spaces and places. Your world your way. Tō ao tana ara.
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Covid-19 update for applicants
We’ve made some changes to our application process due to Covid-19 to give you more options and help you meet our admission requirements.
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Remote learning
Useful information including study plans, accessing services off-campus, self isolation and travel.
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University of Auckland pledges more openness on animal research
The University of Auckland has signed up to a New Zealand agreement pledging openness on the use of animals in research and teaching.
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Feast of funding for health research from gout to measles to critical care
The University of Auckland's medical faculty won a big share of the latest research grants from the government.
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Nikki Turner gets backing for vaccine hesitancy project
A new tool will gauge why some New Zealanders are refusing or delaying vaccinations.
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Devices distract parents
Parents who turn off the audible notifications on their mobile phones have the best chance of expanding their child’s vocabulary, a new study has found.
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Start your journey to study at the University of Auckland with an Application for Admission.
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‘Freedom’ in the UK a reckless decision for us all
Lifting Covid restrictions in the UK means short-term freedom there, but will extend the long-term sentence for the world, writes Helen Petousis-Harris.
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Why musicals can be tricky to get right on film
Musicals as movies are back with a bang. Gregory Camp wonders if the Marvel fantasies have helped make the unreality of walking and singing less hard to take.
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Tools of ancient hunters find their place in outer space
The final fronter space has a junk problem. Find out how Professor Guglielmo Aglietti, director of the Auckland Space Institute, plans to solve it.
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