Top 1%

Best universities in the world

(QS World University Rankings, 2025) 

Top 100

Best young universities in the world

(Times Higher Education, 2024) 

Top 28

Globally for Sport Related Subjects

(QS World University Rankings, 2024)

Top 100

Hospitality and Leisure Management

(QS World University Rankings, 2024)

Top 204

Globally for Arts and Design

(QS World University Rankings, 2024)

Top 200

 Globally for Nursing

(QS World University Rankings, 2024)

Auckland University of Technology Overview

Founded in 1895 as a technical college in Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has evolved into a dynamic university since 2000, being ranked among the best young universities in the world. AUT enrols over 30,000 students each year, including more than 5,000 international students. If you are seeking a multicultural environment and modern facility for your study in New Zealand, AUT is an excellent choice.

AUT is known for its academic excellence, especially in health and sport science. There are normally more than 5 AUT subjects being ranked among the best higher education courses globally. The university is also well-known for its emphasis on practical learning and industry connections, offering students with excellent opportunities to gain real-world experience, leading to a high employment rate among its graduates.

Study Area

  • Architecture and Build Environment
  • Art and Design
  • Business
  • Communication Studies
  • Creative Technologies
  • Education
  • Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Language and Culture
  • Law
  • Science
  • Social Sciences and Public Policy
  • Sport and Recreation

Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirement:

  • For undergraduate programs, you are required to have at least an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band score under 5.5.
  • For postgraduate programs, you are required to have at least an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no band score under 6.0.

Academic Requirement:

  • To enrol in Bachelor programs, you are required to have completed High School qualifications in New Zealand or your home country. The minimum grade required will depend on each study program.
  • To enrol in Taught Maters programs, you need to have completed a bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from New Zealand or an acceptable equivalent oversea qualification.
  • To enrol in Research Maters programs, you must have completed a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate diploma from New Zealand or an acceptable equivalent overseas qualification.

Tuition Fee for International Students

Course Annual Cost (NZD)
Architecture and Build Environment NZ$41,046 – NZ$47,546
Art and Design NZ$41,046 – NZ$44,346
Business NZ$34,946 – NZ$43,046
Communication Studies NZ$33,846 – NZ$43,046
Creative Technologies NZ$41,146 – NZ$43,046
Education NZ$33,746 – NZ$43,046
Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences NZ$38,846 – NZ$47,546
Health Sciences NZ$37,846 – NZ$43,046
Hospitality, Tourism and Events NZ$33,746 – NZ$43,046
Language and Culture NZ$33,746 – NZ$43,046
Law NZ$37,046 – NZ$43,046
Science NZ$37,746 – NZ$42,746
Social Sciences and Public Policy NZ$33,746 – NZ$38,046
Sport and Recreation NZ$40,046 – NZ$43,046

 

*For more info on program fee structure click here

Scholarships for International Students

AUT International Scholarships – South Asia

AUT International Scholarship aims to support and attract high-achieving international students who enroll in a full-time program at AUT for the first time. The scholarship will give support of NZ$5,000 for eligible undergraduate students and up to NZ$7,000 for postgraduate students. To be considered for this scholarship, you must be a citizen of South Asia countries, such as Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives

AUT International Scholarships – Southeast Asia

This scholarship is to recognise new and high-achieving students who are from Southeast Asia (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam) and have enrolled as a full-time student in AUT. The qualified undergraduate students will receive a contribution of NZ$5,000 to their undergraduate study while the postgraduate awardees will get up to NZ$7,000 discount to their tuition fee.

AUT International Scholarships – North Asia

AUT International Scholarships – North Asia are designed to support new and high-achieving students coming from North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Republic of Korea). Similar to other international scholarships, eligible candidates will receive financial support of NZ 5,000 for their undergraduate, or NZ 7,000 for postgraduate programs. For more information on AUT International Scholarships, visit https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-awards-at-aut/international-scholarships

New Zealand AUT-NCUK Scholarships

This scholarship is designed to international students who enolled in the NCUK New Zealand Global Education Pathway Program and wish to study at Auckland University of Technology. A one-off contribution of NZ $10,000 will be given to three outstanding candidates each year. The scholarship committee may take the academic performance, citizenship of origin and the quality of application into consideration when selecting the right awardees for this scholarship.