NCUK University Partner
The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland was established in 1883 and is a research-led, world-leading institution with eight faculties spread across five campuses in Auckland. It is highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings, and international students gain transferable skills alongside their degree.
Auckland’s setting gives students access to beaches, the Waitakere Ranges rainforest and nearby islands, alongside New Zealand’s culture and lifestyle.
1st
in New Zealand (QS World University Rankings 2027)
67th
in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027)
Top 100
worldwide for graduate employability (THE Global University Employability Ranking 2023-24)
Student life and support
Clubs, organisations and events give students plenty to get involved in from a city-centre location, with dedicated services and resources for international students.
Support includes personal tutors, counselling, academic skills workshops, peer mentoring and disability support services.
Careers
Careers Development and Employability Services offer personalised guidance, workshops, employer events, internships and placements.
City life
Auckland offers galleries, museums, beaches and a multicultural food and events scene, with transport links to nearby islands and rainforests.
Accommodation
Halls include University Hall, Grafton Hall and O’Rorke Hall, with common rooms, study spaces and laundry facilities.
Facilities
Facilities include labs, media areas, lecture halls, library resources, the Recreation Centre and outdoor sports fields, alongside research institutes such as the Liggins Institute and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
Sports, clubs and sustainability
The Athletic Union supports clubs including the Auckland University Cricket Club and the Auckland University Rugby Club, alongside societies such as the International Students’ Association and the Arts Students’ Society.
Sustainability work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including solar panels and a campus recycling programme.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to The University of Auckland, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.