Why study at the University of Auckland

We are the no 1 ranked university in New Zealand and 27 of our subjects are ranked in the top 100 worldwide.* You'll learn from world-class teachers and researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.
*QS World Rankings 2025

Read about New Zealand's world-ranked University.

Explore our wide range of more than 200 programmes and subjects to find the option that best suits your interests and goals. You may be eligible for a generous scholarship.

Explore our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options.

You'll get amazing support for your postgraduate or doctoral research from our research support team at our excellent facilities and research centres.

Learn more about our exciting research.

Be part of our diverse and inclusive community, experience a vibrant campus life, and get involved with clubs and societies. You'll get a great student rate on memberships at Hiwa, our new award-winning Recreation Centre.

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Auckland is one of the most liveable cities in the world* and our university is located in the heart of a vibrant cosmopolitan city.
*Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

You'll have a great experience if you choose to live in one of the University of Auckland residences around campus.

New to New Zealand? We offer a range of helpful services to assist our international students.

Find out about the cost of living, transport in Auckland and leisure activities when you are living in Auckland.

Making decisions about what and where to study can be challenging, and students often turn to their parents, guardians, whānau and caregivers for guidance. Find answers to your questions here.

Read Information for parents.

Our award-winning Career Development and Employability Service (CDES) can support you from your first year, right through to three years after you graduate.

Plan and prepare for your future work and life with the help of Career Development and Employability Services.