About the University of Auckland
At the University of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and highest-ranked university, we nurture bright ideas and inspire brilliant minds.
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A welcoming home to 10,000+ students from around the world
At the University of Auckland, students from around the world find a vibrant community where different perspectives can thrive. Our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment ensures that all students feel at home.
Our world-class education encourages you to learn, explore, innovate, and reach your goals. With a vibrant culture of innovation, we drive life-changing research and take part in international collaborations that make a difference in the world.
On top of this, we are proud to be ranked in the Top 2% in the world for our sustainability initiatives, reflecting our commitment to a better future.
A world-class campus experience
Our campuses provide a rich educational experience, with each campus designed to inspire you to make the most of your educational journey. You'll find health services, libraries and recreational facilities, and state-of-the-art training facilities.
A world-class campus experience
Our campuses provide a rich educational experience, with each campus designed to inspire you to make the most of your educational journey. You'll find health services, libraries and recreational facilities, and state-of-the-art training facilities.
New Zealand’s leading, world-ranked university
65th
Ranked Globally
QS World University Rankings 2027
No.1
in New Zealand and Top 2% in World for Sustainability
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
Top 1%
in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025
Facilities
Take a look at what our state of the art facilities have to offer.
Hiwa, Recreation Centre
Support your wellbeing with customised workouts, group fitness classes and specialised programmes at our new recreation centre.
Fine Arts at Elam
Bachelor of Fine Arts. Artists are storytellers, change-makers, disruptors and creators who shape our culture and enrich our society.
Inside the art store
As part of the regular My Space series, UniNews takes a look inside the art store, where the University’s art taonga take their rest.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
The University of Auckland ranked within the top 50 for a range of subjects in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
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Diversity and inclusion
At the University of Auckland, we care about creating a safe and welcoming place for all students and staff. See how we focus on safety, promote diversity, and celebrate different backgrounds in our community.
Our community of international students
10,000+
students from around the world
21%
of our total student population
110+
countries represente across our community
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Seven beautiful and inspiring campuses
Our seven campuses provide a rich educational experience, with each campus designed to inspire students to make the most of their educational journey.
Our faculties and institutes
We offer study opportunities and undertake important, world-leading research across six faculties and several research institutes.
Research that has impact across the globe
Discover our groundbreaking research and international collaborations that are shaping the future. Across our faculties, and research centres and institutes, our teams focus on diverse areas, including arts, business, education, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, and science, all aimed at solving real-world problems and improving teaching.
Building a sustainable future
At the University of Auckland, we take sustainability seriously, and are committed to making a positive impact through our research, teaching and campus operations.
Our global impact
With a focus on making a positive social impact, our initiatives are making a difference in various areas, including poverty reduction, climate action and gender equality.