About University of Auckland
The University of Auckland — known by its Māori name Waipapa Taumata Rau — is a research-led university based in New Zealand. It enrols more than 45,000 students, including international students from around 100 countries.
The university publishes a range of strategic documents that shape its direction, including Taumata Teitei Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan 2028, alongside dedicated strategies covering indigenisation, Pacific engagement, sustainability, net zero carbon, digital systems, data, and its physical estate.
Study options
The University of Auckland offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties. Students may also pursue conjoint programmes, which allow two undergraduate degrees to be completed in the shortest possible time.
Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate options include bachelor degrees and certificates. Bachelor degrees are available in fields including arts, sciences, engineering, design, business, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, education, music, dance studies, and health sciences. Some bachelor programmes offer honours qualifications. The university also offers Certificate in Health Sciences, Certificate in Languages, and Certificate of Proficiency, as well as undergraduate diplomas in languages, arts, commerce, science, music, and architectural studies.
Postgraduate programmes
Postgraduate study includes master degrees, graduate diplomas, and doctoral degrees. Master programmes span fields such as applied finance, architecture, artificial intelligence, audiology, and biotechnology. Doctoral qualifications include the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Fine Arts, and Doctor of Health Sciences. Graduate diplomas in teaching are available in early childhood education, primary, secondary, and Māori-medium education.
Faculties and Research Institutes
The University of Auckland organises its teaching and learning across six faculties and two large-scale research institutes, alongside other institutes and centres.
- Auckland Law School — offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law.
- Faculty of Arts and Education — covers humanities, social sciences, Indigenous studies, education, and creative arts.
- Business School — covers teaching and research in business and commerce.
- Faculty of Engineering and Design
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences — comprises six schools and enrols more than 4,000 students.
- Faculty of Science — comprises 10 schools and departments and enrols more than 7,000 students.
The university also includes two large-scale research institutes:
- Liggins Institute — researches the long-term health consequences of early life, with a focus on life-long health outcomes.
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute — applies mathematical and engineering sciences to biology and human physiology.
Address
Where University of Auckland is based, taken directly from the Ministry of Education's own address record for this provider.
Approximate location, estimated from the provider's address via OpenStreetMap — not an official Ministry-verified coordinate. View larger map →
- Street24 Princes Street
- SuburbAuckland Central
- CityAuckland
- Postcode1142
- Territorial authorityAuckland - Waitemata
- RegionAuckland Region
Contact University of Auckland
Find the published contact details for University of Auckland, including its phone number, website and other available contact information.
- Phone(09) 923 5025
- Emailfeedback@auckland.ac.nz
- Fax09-3737407
- Websitewww.auckland.ac.nz
Contact details combine official Ministry of Education records with information published on University of Auckland's own website, reviewed by the KuraData team on 14 September 2026.
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Campuses
The University of Auckland operates five campuses across the Auckland region.
- City Campus
- Grafton Campus
- Newmarket Campus
- Tai Tokerau Campus
- Tai Tonga Campus (South Auckland)
Digital maps and downloadable PDF maps are available for each campus, showing buildings, rooms, and parking locations.
University Research Centres
The University operates several transdisciplinary research centres, including:
- Centre for Brain Research — focuses on understanding the brain and improving outcomes for people with neurological disorders through collaborative research, clinical care, education and community interaction.
- Ngā Ara Whetū - Centre for Climate, Biodiversity & Society — conducts research and training on climate change and environmental action, including transition to low carbon futures, climate adaptation, and rehabilitation of natural spaces.
- Co-Create Age: Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research — develops solutions to opportunities and needs identified by older people to improve health and wellbeing, working with Māori and Pacific communities as equitable partners.
- Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa - Centre for Pacific and Global Health — conducts research on health challenges in the Pacific region and globally, including non-communicable diseases, climate health impacts, pandemic preparedness, and child and youth health.
- James Henare Māori Research Centre — a transdisciplinary centre for co-created research with Te Tai Tokerau communities, focused on Māori scholarship and training Māori graduate and early career researchers.
- MĀPIHI: Māori and Pacific Housing Research Centre — advances Māori and Pacific-led housing research to improve housing quality, supply and wellbeing, with current work organised around housing infrastructure and climate futures, housing and wellbeing, and housing innovation and systems.
Entry requirements
The University of Auckland offers three entry pathways: Guaranteed entry, Alternative Pathways, and Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes (UTAS). Specific academic prerequisites, English language test scores, minimum grades, or NCEA credit requirements are not detailed in the available information.
Accommodation
The University of Auckland provides on-campus accommodation options. Specific details about named halls, residences, capacity, and pricing are not detailed in the available information. Applications for Semester One 2027 accommodation are processed through an online portal, with an application process covering application, offer acceptance, moving in, and residence agreements.
Careers and employability support
The University provides Career Development and Employability Services to students and recent graduates. Alumni can access this careers services centre for up to three years after graduation to prepare for their futures.
Postgraduate study options including diplomas, degrees, and certificates of proficiency are available to graduates seeking to advance their careers.
Library services
The University of Auckland Library provides collections of scholarly and cultural materials, along with access to information and resources. The library operates multiple locations across campus with varying opening hours.
Services include setting up library accounts, borrowing items, and requesting materials. The library also offers Learning Essentials resources covering academic skills such as writing, note-taking, referencing, and exam preparation. Specific opening hours and library locations are available online.
Curated by the KuraData team from University of Auckland's own website, reviewed 14 September 2026.
Data source
- SourceTertiary Providers Directory — Ministry of Education
- KuraData last checked6 September 2026
- Editorial content based onUniversity of Auckland's official website — reviewed 14 September 2026