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The University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Why study at The University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau?
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university, founded in 1883 as Auckland University College and now teaching more than 40,000 students. Its faculties cover arts and education, business and economics, creative arts and industries, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, and science, with teaching and research concentrated on three campuses in central Auckland.
At a glance
The University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau in numbers
- 5Campuses
- 1883Founded
- #67QS World Ranking 2027
- #168THE World Ranking 2027
- 48,000Students
- #96THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#67
QS World University Rankings 2027
#168
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#96
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
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City Campus
The university's largest and historic campus in central Auckland, housing most faculties, the General Library and the Hiwa recreation centre.
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Grafton Campus
Home to the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, opposite Auckland City Hospital and the Auckland Domain.
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Newmarket Campus
A 5.2-hectare site acquired in 2013 on the former Lion Breweries land, housing large-scale engineering and science research facilities and co-located start-up companies.
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Tai Tokerau Campus
A campus in Whangarei offering foundation programmes and selected arts and education courses to students in Northland.
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South Auckland Campus
Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga, opened in 2020, delivering the Tertiary Foundation Certificate and New Start programme in South Auckland.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
- University of Auckland International School Leaver Scholarship
- University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarship
- University of Auckland ASEAN High Achievers Scholarship
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