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The University of Auckland is in Auckland, New Zealand. Tuition for international students: NZ$42,236–NZ$60,909 (≈ US$23,500–33,800) per year (2027 figure). Standard entry requirements: GCE A-levels minimum of three A-Level subjects; IB Diploma minimum total score of 24. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: Semester 1, Semester 2; application fee NZ$85. Scholarships: 6 from the university.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition NZ$42,236–NZ$51,020 per year (≈ US$23,500–28,300) (varies by programme) + housing and meals NZ$21,395–NZ$23,735 per year (≈ US$11,900–13,200)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
University of Auckland Malaysian Accommodation Award: only for students from Malaysia.
Chances of admissionGCE A-levels: minimum of three A-Level subjects. IB Diploma: minimum total score of 24. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades CCC (typical offer, Bachelor of Arts). English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 80, PTE 50.
Application deadlinesEarliest: Dec 8 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 4.
Where and how students liveAuckland · 18 km from AKL airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Available (apply); housing and meals NZ$21,395–NZ$23,735 per year
Working while studyingnot yet determined
After graduationPost-Study Work Visa: after a bachelor's degree studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand, the visa lasts as long as the time spent studying, up to 3 years, with open work rights. · 21% go on to further study (2023-24)

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)
Sources (2)
“A Scholarship of up to $20,000 toward compulsory tuition fees for new international students who have attended a New Zealand secondary school or kura, and who are enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract high calibre international students who attended secondary school in New Zealand to enrol in undergraduate study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 4 (Writing at least 4)
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 80 (Writing at least 21)
  • IELTS overall: 6 (no section below 5.5)
  • PTE Academic: 50 (no section below 42)
Sources (7)
“If you're an international applicant and your first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You are usually exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency, unless asked to by the University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): 6-point | Overall score of 4.0 and a writing score of 4.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Note: The TOEFL iBT 6-point scale replaced the 120-point scale in January 2026. The latter may continue to be used as long as the test was taken within the normal 2-year validity period.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): 120-point scale | Overall score of 80 and a writing score of 21”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS (Academic) | Overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall score of 50 and no PTE Communicative score below 42”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayYes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered
Sources (3)
“If you have met the University's academic entry requirements and are waiting on your English language requirement, you may be issued with a conditional offer, subject to meeting the English language requirement.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If you have received a conditional offer and are waiting to meet the English language requirements, you may wish to consider applying for entry to a pathway English language course at the University's English Language Academy.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You can meet undergraduate English-language requirements by successfully completing either:”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Degree programmes taught in EnglishNot yet determined — check the college site ↗

Scholarships for first-year students

Dean's Asia Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and Economics

OtherEligibility not statedDeadline Oct 22
Full tuition
  • Amount: Full tuition
  • Number of awards: 3
  • Deadline: Oct 22
Sources (4)
“A Scholarship to assist international undergraduate students from Asia enrolling full-time in the first year of a BCom, BProp or associated conjoint degree.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Value: International student tuition fees and compulsory international student health insurance (see Reg. 2 and Note I)”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Number on offer: Up to three”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Closing date: 22 October 2026”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

University of Auckland Foundation Pathway High Achiever Award

MeritEligibility not statedAutomatic consideration
Up to NZ$20,000 (≈ US$11,100)
  • Amount: Up to NZ$20,000 (≈ US$11,100)
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (2)
“An Award of up to $20,000 towards compulsory tuition fees to assist high achievers from our Foundation Pathway partners who are enrolling in their first semester of study.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“No application required.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

University of Auckland International School Leaver Scholarship

MeritInternational students onlyDeadline Oct 21
Up to NZ$20,000 (≈ US$11,100) / year
  • Who can receive it: International students only
  • Amount: Up to NZ$20,000 (≈ US$11,100) / year
  • Deadline: Oct 21
Sources (4)
“A Scholarship of up to $20,000 toward compulsory tuition fees for new international students who have attended a New Zealand secondary school or kura, and who are enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract high calibre international students who attended secondary school in New Zealand to enrol in undergraduate study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Closing date: 21 October 2026”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Tenure: One year”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

University of Auckland Pathway Partner High Achiever Award

MeritEligibility not stated
Up to NZ$10,000 (≈ US$5,600)
  • Amount: Up to NZ$10,000 (≈ US$5,600)
Sources (2)
“University of Auckland Pathway Partner High Achiever Award”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“An award of up to $10,000 towards tuition fees for international students from our Pathway Partner NCUK enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

University of Auckland ELA High Achiever Award

MeritEligibility not stated
NZ$5,000 (≈ US$2,800)
  • Amount: NZ$5,000 (≈ US$2,800)
Sources (2)
“University of Auckland ELA High Achiever Award”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“An Award of $5000 for ELA FCert EAP students who wish to enrol in undergraduate studies at the University of Auckland.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

University of Auckland Malaysian Accommodation Award

OtherCitizens of Malaysia only
NZ$5,000 (≈ US$2,800)
  • Who can receive it: Students from Malaysia
  • Amount: NZ$5,000 (≈ US$2,800)
Sources (2)
“University of Auckland Malaysian Accommodation Award”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“A $5,000 Award to assist an international student from Malaysia with the costs of accommodation in a Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Hall of Residence.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Bachelor of Arts · 3 years
Source (1)
“The BA is made up of 24 courses across 3 years of full-time study (360 points/24 courses).”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Commerce · 3 years
Source (1)
“A BCom with a double major is a three-year degree programme.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science · 3 years
Source (1)
“The following is a sample structure if you are a full-time student completing the programme over three years.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • GCE A-levels: minimum of three A-Level subjects ↗
  • IB Diploma: minimum total score of 24 ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum)
Bachelor of Arts: A-level grades CCC — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification GCE A Level/CIE Score required CCC + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Arts: IB Diploma points 26 — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification IB Score required 26 + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Commerce: A-level grades BBC — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification GCE A Level/CIE Score required BBC + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Commerce: IB Diploma points 28 — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification IB Score required 28 + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science: A-level grades BCC — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification GCE A Level/CIE Score required BCC + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“For most majors under the BSc, you will need an IB score of 26 or a GCE A Level score of BCC to be considered.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science: IB Diploma points 26 — typical offer
Source (2)
“Qualification IB Score required 26 + Qualification IELTS Academic Score required 6.0”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
Semester 1, Semester 2
Source (2)
“Semester One | Starts – 1 March | Ends – 28 June”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Semester Two | Starts – 19 July | Ends – 15 November”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application fee
NZ$85 one-time (≈ US$47)
Source (1)
“Your highest qualification gained or attempted is from an overseas secondary school (including International Baccalaureate). | $85”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
Source (3)
“You will need to provide documents to support your application.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Supporting documents - required | Supporting documents - examples”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Evidence of English language proficiency (4) | IELTS or TOEFL or equivalent.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Passport copy: Required (reference)
Source (3)
“You will need to provide documents to support your application.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Supporting documents - required | Supporting documents - examples”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Evidence of your name, date of birth, name changes, citizenship or residency | Birth certificate, or Relevant pages of your passport, or Citizenship certificate.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required (reference)
Source (3)
“You will need to provide documents to support your application.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Supporting documents - required | Supporting documents - examples”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Evidence of prior study (1) (2) | Overseas secondary school. You can submit your secondary school transcript if you have completed your studies overseas.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application — Semester 1Dec 8
Source (2)
“Semester One 2027 8 December 2026”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application closing dates”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application — Semester 2Jul 4
Source (2)
“Semester Two 2027 4 July 2027”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application closing dates”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionBachelor of Arts: NZ$42,236–NZ$51,020 per year (≈ US$23,500–28,300) (2027 figure)
Bachelor of Commerce: NZ$51,020 per year (≈ US$28,300) (2027 figure)
Bachelor of Science: NZ$49,581–NZ$60,909 per year (≈ US$27,600–33,800) (2027 figure) (reference)
Housing and mealsNZ$21,395–NZ$23,735 per year (≈ US$11,900–13,200) (2026 figure)
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceNZ$855 per year (≈ US$475) (2025 figure) (reference)
Health insurance rule for the student visaYou must have full medical and travel insurance for your stay, from the start of your course until your visa expires; this is a condition of the student visa. The policy must meet the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)NZ$20,000 per year (≈ US$11,100) (reference)
Sources (14)
“International students NZ$42,236 – $51,020*”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“2027 fees”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“International students NZ$51,020*”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“2027 fees”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Science | NZ$49,581.60 - NZ$60,909.60”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The table below shows the estimated tuition fees for 2027. This is an estimation assuming that you are studying full time for a full year (120 points), unless otherwise noted.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Total annual cost 2026:”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“University of Auckland: $21,395 - $23,735”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Studentsafe-University insurance | NZ$855 | Insurance is compulsory for all international students. It is not required for Australian and New Zealand Citizens/Permanent Residents”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“2025 Cost of Attendance (COA) for US financial aid recipients”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“You must agree to have insurance for travel and any health care you need, from the start of your course until your visa expires. This will be a condition of your student visa.”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Your insurance policy must meet the requirements set out in the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, and be acceptable to your education provider.”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If your studies are tertiary level, English language or other non-compulsory study you must have:”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“NZD $20,000 for each year if you are studying for 1 year or more”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Available (apply)
Source (2)
“Whether you are moving to Auckland for the first time, starting your first year of study, or looking for a more independent living option, we offer a range of accommodation choices to suit different needs and lifestyles.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Living in a catered hall can be a great option in your first year, especially if you are moving to Auckland, want to meet other students, or would like support while settling into university life.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
25 (reference) government rule
Source (1)
“You can work part-time up to 25 hours a week if you are studying full-time”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Post-Study Work Visa: after a bachelor's degree studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand, the visa lasts as long as the time spent studying, up to 3 years, with open work rights. government rule
Source (3)
“If you meet the qualification requirements, you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa, allowing you to stay and work here for up to 3 years.”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“A qualification of degree level 7 or above, completed over at least 30 weeks of full-time study, allows you to do any work, in any job, anywhere in New Zealand”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If you have completed a qualification at level 8 or below, you will be given a visa equal to the time you spent studying for the qualification, to be confirmed by the education provider.”
www.immigration.govt.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Graduates going on to further study (college survey)
21% (2023–24 figure)
Source (2)
“Among the 2024 respondents, 21% were undertaking further study at the time of the survey (2017 - 2023: 20 to 24%).”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Graduates who completed their qualifications between March 2023 and February 2024 were invited to participate in the survey.”
www.auckland.ac.nz ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateAuckland
Nearest major airportAuckland International Airport (AKL), about 18 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q492467 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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