Overview

Postgraduate study in Applied Mathematics focuses on mathematical and computational models to formulate and solve real-world problems from a variety of areas within science and technology.

From analysing the most efficient way to schedule airline routes between cities, to the effects and safety of new drugs, applied maths is a good foundation to apply alongside many other sciences.

Career

As a graduate of the Master of Applied Mathematics programme at University of Auckland you will be skilled in a focused area of expertise, and better equipped to find employment in your chosen field. The MSc is a vital qualification if you want to pursue employment in a research-led area, or progress further academically.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamical Systems

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

Advanced Partial Differential Equations

Mathematical Biology

Mathematical Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 240

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics View 9 other Masters in Applied Mathematics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught 120 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in your intended subject, with a GPA of 5 or higher over the programme.

Taught 180 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts, including the prerequisites for your intended subject, as detailed in the MA Schedule, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in that subject.

Prerequisites are usually a major in your intended subject, but some subjects have more specific requirements.

If you are one course away from completing your BA, you may be able to complete this course during the first semester of your 180-point MA study.

Research 120 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in your intended subject, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher over the programme.
You must also have an approved thesis topic and supervisor.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

50810 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50810 NZD per year during 12 months.
National

8866 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8866 NZD per year during 12 months.

Domestic students NZ$8,866.80 – $10,275.60*

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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