About Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) traces its origins to 1895, when the Auckland Technical School opened in a former cabinet-making factory in Rutland Street with 137 students enrolled in night classes in vocational education and the trades. The institution passed through several names — Auckland Technical College, Seddon Memorial Technical College, and Auckland Technical Institute — before gaining university status in the 2000s.
AUT's early history was rooted in practical and vocational training. A carpentry scheme for Māori youth introduced in 1959 in association with the Department of Māori Affairs was among the first programmes to alternate college-based study with on-site work experience. International students were first admitted in 1953 under the Colombo Plan, with trainees from Malaysia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Thailand, Borneo, and the Pacific region.
AUT's stated institutional values are pono (truth and integrity), tika (appropriate and responsible action), and aroha (empathy and care). These are framed within a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, expressed through Te Aronui, the university's Te Tiriti framework. Teaching and learning strategy is overseen by Professor Wendy Lawson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, and Dr Felicity Reid, Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning and Teaching.
Studying at Auckland University of Technology
AUT offers programmes across 15 subject areas, including architecture and built 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, and Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development.
Programmes are available across three campuses — City Campus, North Campus, and South Campus — as well as through AUT Online.
Study types available include:
- Bachelor's degrees
- Postgraduate study
- Certificates and diplomas
- Short courses
- Single courses
AUT also offers pathway programmes that begin with a diploma and lead into the second year of a bachelor's degree, intended for students who did not meet direct entry requirements or who are returning to study.
Some bachelor's degrees allow students to combine disciplines. Overseas study is available through AUT Global. Many programmes include a workplace experience component.
Pathway Programmes
AUT offers pathway programmes that allow students to begin with a diploma before entering the second year of a bachelor's degree. The following named diplomas are available:
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
- Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa
- Diploma in Engineering
- Diploma in Science
- Diploma in Visual Arts Titohu mō te Toi Ataata
Two certificate programmes are also mentioned as alternatives: the Certificate in Science and Technology (noted alongside the Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering diplomas) and the Certificate in Applied Science (noted alongside the Science diploma).
For students entering via the Diploma in Engineering, some Summer School courses are required to complete the subsequent bachelor's degree within the standard timeframe. The Diploma in Arts pathway leads only to the Bachelor of Arts in Education, not to the Bachelor of Education.
Address
Where Auckland University of Technology is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.
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- Street55 Wellesley St East
- SuburbAuckland Central
- CityAuckland
- Postcode1142
- Territorial authorityAuckland - Waitemata
- RegionAuckland Region
Contact Auckland University of Technology
Find the published contact details for Auckland University of Technology, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.
- Phone0800-288-864
- Fax09-9179983
- Websitewww.aut.ac.nz
Contact details combine official Ministry of Education records with information published on Auckland University of Technology's own website, reviewed by the KuraData team on 14 September 2026.
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Faculties and Schools
AUT is organised into five faculties containing 15 schools in total. The faculties and their constituent schools are as follows.
- Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (Te Ara Pakihi, Te Ōhanga Me Te Ture) — contains the Business School (Te Kura Kaipakihi) and the Law School (Te Kura Ture).
- Faculty of Culture and Society (Te Ara Kete Aronui) — contains the School of Education (Te Kura Mātauranga), the School of Hospitality and Tourism (Te Kura Taurimatanga me te Mahi Tāpoi), and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies (Te Ara Auaha) — contains the School of Art and Design (Te Kura Toi a Hoahoa), the School of Communication Studies (Te Kura Whakapāho), the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (Te Kura Mātai Pūhanga, Rorohiko, Pāngarau), and the School of Future Environments (Huri te Ao).
- Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences (Te Ara Hauora A Pūtaiao) — contains the School of Acute and Primary Health, the School of Allied Health, the School of Community and Public Health, the School of Nursing, the School of Science (Te Kura Pūtaiao), and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health.
- Te Ara Poutama — Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Development.
Further detail on each faculty is available on AUT's faculties and schools page.
Campuses and Locations
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) operates three campuses across Auckland, along with several specialist facilities.
- AUT City Campus — 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central
- AUT North Campus — 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland
- AUT South Campus — 640 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland
AUT also operates AUT Millennium, a sport and performance facility that includes Olympic-size pools, a track and field stadium, a gym, and three specialist clinics. A separate AUT Refugee Education Centre provides education for refugees settling in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Domestic Student Fees
Tuition fees at AUT vary by programme and by the specific courses selected within that programme. The figures below are estimates based on full-time study (120 points per year) drawn from previous enrolment patterns. Part-time students pay a proportional amount. All fees are in NZ dollars and include GST, and are subject to change year to year. A compulsory student services levy of $1,221.60 applies in addition to tuition fees. Some courses carry additional charges for materials, equipment, or field trips.
Domestic students enrolling in tertiary education for the first time may be eligible for one year of fees-free full-time study.
The following table shows estimated annual domestic fees for programmes in Architecture and Built Environment, and Art and Design, based on 120 points of full-time study.
| Programme | Total points to complete | Tuition fee (120 pts) | Student services levy | Total annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments | 360 | $8,190 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 |
| Bachelor of Construction | 360 | $8,190 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 |
| Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa | 360 | $8,190 – $8,250 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 – $9,471.60 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | 480 | $8,190 – $10,631 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 – $11,852.60 |
| Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata | 360 | $8,190 – $8,250 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 – $9,471.60 |
| Diploma in Design Tītohu mō te Hoahoa | 120 | $8,190 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 |
| Diploma in Visual Arts Tītohu mō te Toi Ataata | 120 | $8,190 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 |
| Graduate Diploma in Architecture | 120 | $8,190 | $1,221.60 | $9,411.60 |
| Master of Architectural Design Management | 120 | $10,630 | $1,221.60 | $11,851.60 |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) | 240 | $10,630 | $1,221.60 | $11,851.60 |
| Master of Construction Management | 120 | $10,630 | $1,221.60 | $11,851.60 |
| Master of Engineering Project Management | 120 | $10,630 | $1,221.60 | $11,851.60 |
| Master of Philosophy | 120 | $8,402 | $1,221.60 | $9,623.60 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 360 | $8,402 | $1,221.60 | $9,623.60 |
International Students
AUT offers more than 250 programmes to international students, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation pathways, English language, and Study Abroad options. Students come from more than 140 countries.
The following study options are available to international students:
- Degree programmes across business, creative industries, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, health, hospitality, law, and sport
- Foundation and pathway programmes for students not yet meeting degree entry requirements, building academic and English language skills
- English language courses with direct entry into degree programmes on completion
- Study Abroad, allowing students to spend a semester at AUT and earn credits towards a qualification at their home institution
- Student exchange, available through formal agreements with over 60 universities worldwide
- PhD study, for which international students based in New Zealand pay the same fees as domestic students
International tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition, as domestic student fees are partially funded by the New Zealand Government. All fees are in NZ dollars and include GST. As an example of the fee ranges involved, the annual international tuition fee for 120 points of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is $50,100, while the same workload in the Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata is $44,000. A student services levy of approximately $1,259.67 is added to tuition fees per 120-point period. Fees are subject to change year to year.
Scholarships and Awards
AUT offers scholarships and awards to students at various stages of study. The following named scholarships are listed:
- School leaver scholarships
- Doctoral scholarships
- International scholarships
- Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships
- Overseas scholarships for current AUT students
- Southern Cross Nursing Scholarships
Student Financial Support Services
AUT and associated organisations provide several named financial support services for enrolled students experiencing financial difficulty.
- Student Financial Emergency and Hardship Support: AUT's own fund for students facing temporary financial difficulty. It can cover essential living costs such as food, transport, unpaid rent, bills, medical emergencies, tangihanga or funeral attendance costs, childcare, and laptop loans. It does not cover tuition fees, debt repayment, assets, visa applications, or fines. Support is delivered as food or transport vouchers, an AUT wallet voucher, direct bank payments, direct payments to third-party creditors, or loaned laptops and data packages.
- Tautoko: Run through AUTSA, this service provides all-day breakfast, a free food pantry, and period packs at the City Campus office (WC202). Students at the North and South campuses can complete an assistance form to arrange food parcel collection.
- Pou Māori: A confidential service available to Māori students, contactable at maori@aut.ac.nz, that assists with applying for AUT's financial support.
Student Accommodation
AUT operates two student accommodation facilities, one at each of its City and North campuses.
- Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation (City Campus) — single studio apartments, each with a bed, kitchenette, and bathroom, plus communal kitchen, dining, lounge, and study spaces. Located a one-minute walk from campus.
- Akoranga Student Village (North Campus) — 40 townhouse-style apartments in a village setting, each shared by five to six people with two bathrooms and shared kitchen and living areas. Located a five-minute walk from campus.
There is no AUT accommodation at the South Campus. Students studying there who require accommodation may use the City Campus facility and travel by AUT shuttle bus or public transport.
Applications for the 2027 intake are open. AUT's accommodation operates under the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, which sets standards for student wellbeing, facilities, and support services across New Zealand tertiary providers.
Curated by the KuraData team from Auckland University of Technology's own website, reviewed 14 September 2026.
Data source
- SourceTertiary Providers Directory — Ministry of Education
- KuraData last checked6 September 2026
- Editorial content based onAuckland University of Technology's official website — reviewed 14 September 2026