Auckland Technical School opens in a former cabinet making factory in Rutland Street with 137 students enrolled for night classes in vocational education and the trades. AUT celebrates 25 years as a university and 130 years as a learning institution.
AUT offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Explore our study areas to learn more about our courses, our groundbreaking research and successful students and alumni.
Our research is focused on real-world impact, and we're proud of our reputation as a leading research university. As an AUT student you could learn from globally renowned researchers who are experts in their fields and whose research often feeds back into the classroom.
We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering innovative research – from artificial intelligence and robotics to ecology and public health. Our research addresses issues facing the environment, society and the world, and our discoveries are widely used, both in Aotearoa and around the world.
With an AUT degree you’ll graduate with a qualification that is widely regarded, and with valuable experiences and industry connections for your future. Times Higher Education has ranked us in the top 1% of universities in the world, the top 100 young universities, and first in New Zealand for international outlook.
We're connected to an extraordinary range of organisations, and as part of your studies you could work with one of our industry partners. You learn from academic staff who are still actively involved in their professional fields, and we often invite industry experts to come in and share their knowledge with you.
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Based on 80 reviews
As a prospective international student from Ghana applying for Bachelor of Business - Accounting, I am very impressed with AUT. The course focuses on practical skills and industry connections which is perfect for my career goals. I love AUT's modern campus, diverse community, and strong support for international students. The application process was clear and professional. I am excited to start in 2026 and build my future in accounting at AUT.
The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.
I�m so excited to be studying Visual Arts at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). From day one, the atmosphere has been incredibly inspiring ,everyone here genuinely values creativity and individuality. The orientation and workshops were fantastic, giving me a real taste of the supportive and artistic community AUT fosters. The program encourages us to experiment, take risks, and express our ideas through different mediums, which I absolutely love. The lecturers are approachable and passionate about helping us grow as artists. I already feel like I�m developing my own creative voice, and I can�t wait to see how my skills and confidence evolve over the next few years.
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 21 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 412 | 410 | 431 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 48 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 519 | 572 | 524 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 50 places compared to 2026
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 501 | 551 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 901 | 801 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Whether you are a prospective student or a current student from any of our faculties, we can help you with a wide range of information and services, including:
Living in student accommodation is a comfortable and convenient option whether you're a first-year or postgraduate student, new to Auckland, or living away from home for the first time. AUT’s student accommodation is modern and secure, offering a social community just a few minutes' walk away from our City or North Campus.
AUT has a library on each its three campuses, offering a wide range of textbooks as well as assessment advice and workshops to help you succeed in your studies.
The ICT Service Desk can help with computers, network, internet, printers and other ICT services.
AUT has medical centres for students at its City and North Campus. These are staffed by doctors and nurses who provide a range of medical services. The South Campus offers nursing services only.
AUT has three campuses across Auckland and a number of specialist locations. Our campuses are more than just places to study, they feature modern buildings and excellent environments where students can gain practical experience, collaborate with classmates and develop skills to stand out to employers. Find out about each campus and how you can explore AUT for yourself.
You can find a gym at each of AUT’s campuses, each offering modern equipment, group exercise classes and access to other sport and fitness services.
Get involved with clubs, groups and activities while you’re studying at AUT to make the most of your university experience. Choose from a wide range of student clubs, sport teams and other activities on campus. Find out more about the many clubs and activities you can take part in at AUT.
Many of this programmes are accredited by prestigious industry organisations. For example, the AUT Business School is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB International, the engineering degrees are accredited by Engineering New Zealand, and the tourism programmes by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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