Starting your study journey
Information to start studying with us.
What you can study
Choose from arts, business and economics, creative arts and industries, education and social work, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, and science with more than 30 undergraduate programmes
Getting into the University of Auckland
We are dedicated to aiding you on your journey to achieving a university education. Discover various pathways to admission, including our specialised targeted admission schemes. Our ultimate aim is to be your unwavering support system, fostering an environment that empowers you to thrive in your academic pursuits.
Check out our step-by-step guide to:
We also have specific options for Pacific students including:
- The Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- For medical and health sciences students, we have the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS).
- Hikitia te ora - Certificate of Health Science (CertHSc) prepares people of Māori and Pacific whakapapa/ancestry for tertiary study in the health professions and is designed to bridge the gap between secondary school studies and university.
For medical and health sciences students - Hikitia te ora - Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc) - For engineering students, we have the Māori and Pasifika Targeted Entry Scheme (MAPTES).
Preparation and foundation programmes
If you aren't offered a place at the University, you can still study towards your desired programme.
- UniBound
This is a free Academic Enrichment Programme aimed to help school leavers transition into University of Auckland programmes. UniBound is split into two parts, UniBound Summer and UniBound Support for TFC. - New Start
Part-time university preparation courses. - Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC)
This full-time, one-year programme covers subjects from Arts, Science, Creative Arts and Industries, and Business and prepares students for University study. It is primarily targeted at those that have not met the entry requirements for University Entrance or subject requirements.
Scholarships
Each year, we provide hundreds of scholarships to students embarking on their univeristy journey. We have many undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available for 2024.
- New for 2024
- Guaranteed postgraduate scholarships for Pacific
- University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence
- University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarships
Other Pacific support
- Take advantage of our flagship Tuākana learning community
- For Faculty of Arts and Education students
- Te Fale Pouāwhina Learning Advisers
- Pacific Island Law Students Association