Founded in 1883, Auckland is the country’s largest university with over 40,000 students, nearly 10,000 of whom graduate annually.
The University of Auckland conducts teaching and learning within eight faculties, two large-scale research institutes, and other institutes and centres.
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is the home of the humanities, social sciences, languages, and indigenous studies at the University of Auckland.
Faculty of Education and Social Work
We are committed to improving the quality and understanding of education and social services through high quality teaching, research and development.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
We are the largest and most diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across our six schools, led by world-leading researchers and lecturers.
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Our research deals with the application of mathematical and engineering sciences to biology and human physiology.
Business School
The Business School has an unconditional commitment to quality teaching and research in topics that are forward-focused and relevant to the commercial world.
Faculty of Engineering
We are committed to creating an environment where people thrive and contribute to improving the quality of life in national and global communities
Faculty of Science
We are the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. More than 7,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments.
Research institutes and centres
A variety of institutes and centres across the University enable cross-disciplinary research.
Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
A respected centre for creativity, research, teaching and practice, offering undergraduate and postgraduate study of a wide range of creative disciplines.
Faculty of Law
Offering the largest range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in New Zealand, the Auckland Law School is ranked among the best law schools in the world.
Liggins Institute
Our vision is ‘a healthy start for a healthy life’. Our mission is to improve life-long health through excellent research into the long-term consequences.
The University of Auckland is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the main world university rankings.
#1 in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
- Overall ranking for impact (1st in the world)
- SDG 14: Life below water (2nd in the world)
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals (3rd in the world)
- SDG 15: Life on land (3rd= in the world)
- SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing (4th in the world)
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy (5th= in the world)
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth (7th in the world)
- SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions (7th in the world)
- SDG 2: Zero hunger (8th in the world)
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation (8th in the world)
- SDG 5: Gender equality (9th in the world)
- SDG 1: No poverty (11th in the world)
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities (11th in the world)
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities (21st in the world)
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production (30th in the world)
- SDG 4: Quality education (39th= in the world)
Top 100 in QS World University Rankings
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university in the QS World University Rankings 2020.
Placed =81st in the world, the University is the only New Zealand university in the top 100.
The University of Auckland is also the highest ranked university in New Zealand for its global reputation amongst both academics and employers. Worldwide. The University ranks #59 for Academic and #141 for Employer Reputation.
Top rankings in QS Subject Rankings 2020
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020, the University of Auckland was ranked in the top 100 for 33 of our subjects. In particular, 13 subjects were ranked in the top 50.
Our 13 subjects placed in the world’s top 50 are:
- Archaeology (#25 in the world)
- Education (#27 in the world)
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#27 in the world)
- Sports-related subjects (#29 in the world)
- Geography (#30 in the world)
- Performing Arts (#32 in the world)
- Engineering – Civil & Structural (#39 in the world)
- English Language and Literature (#39 in the world)
- Psychology (#40 in the world)
- Philosophy (#43 in the world)
- Nursing (#44 in the world)
- Anthropology (#45 in the world)
- Law (#50 in the world)
First in New Zealand for Graduate Employability
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university for Graduate Employability.
The University has been ranked #1 in New Zealand and #71 worldwide in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019.
In the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2018, the University was placed amongst the 150 best universities worldwide for delivering work-ready graduates (#133). The University is the only New Zealand university ranked in the top 150.
QS 5+ Stars rating
In the QS Stars Rating, the University of Auckland is rated as a Five Stars Plus institution for excellence overall, as well as the following categories: Research, Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation, Innovation and Inclusiveness.
Top 200 in Times Higher Education Rankings
The University of Auckland ranked =179th in the 2020 Times Higher Education World Rankings, making it the top-ranked university in New Zealand.
Most entrepreneurial university in the Asia-Pacific
The University of Auckland was named Entrepreneurial University of the Year at the 2019 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education.
Most innovative university in New Zealand
In the Reuters’ ranking of Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities – 2019, the University of Auckland has moved further up and once again been ranked as the most innovative university in New Zealand. The University placed #35 overall, with no other New Zealand university ranked in the top 75.
One of the top most international universities in the world
The University of Auckland is placed #13 in the Times Higher Education’s 2020 list of the world’s most international universities.
The list is compiled using the international student score, international staff score, international co-authorship score and international reputation metrics collected for the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.
The University Of Auckland Contact
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Get in touch with the University of Auckland
Student enquiries
For all general enquiries, including admission, enrolment, and course advice queries, contact our student support team online or call us:
Auckland: 923 5025
Outside Auckland: 0800 61 62 63
International: +64 9 373 7513
To learn more about our schools outreach programme, contact the Schools Partnership Office.
Post
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Phone
0800 61 62 63 for student enquiries from within New Zealand
+64 9 373 7513 for student enquiries from outside New Zealand
+64 9 373 7999 for telephone receptionists
+64 9 373 7599 and the appropriate extension
Fax
0800 61 62 64
Emergency contacts
University Security emergency line
- 0800 373 7550 from mobile phones – calls are free
- 966 from internal phones
University Security staff are on site 24/7 and will respond immediately to help and arrange any emergency or medical assistance required.
General security enquries
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85000
Email: [email protected]
Address: Building 409, 24 Symonds Street, City Campus, Auckland
Automated external defibrillators (AED)
See also
Emergencies and safety on campus
Faculty contacts
- Faculty of Arts
- Business School
- Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
- Faculty of Education and Social Work
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
Research and consultancy
Auckland UniServices Limited is the commercial research and knowledge transfer company for the University of Auckland. It is a wholly-owned company of the University of Auckland and is dedicated to connecting the University’s capabilities to business and investors, government and the community.
To find out how research can benefit your business contact UniServices:
Auckland UniServices Limited
c/- The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 373 7522
Web: UniServices online
Media
The University of Auckland values our relationships with the media, and encourages dialogue about the University’s research discoveries, creative achievements, and contributions to intellectual growth.
Among the University’s staff are people with expertise on a vast range of subjects, who can comment on topical issues of interest to the wider community.
The University and its Communications Office are always available to assist media wanting to draw upon the knowledge of its community of scholars.
Alumni Relations and Development (ARD)
Alumni Relations and Development (formerly External Relations) is the University of Auckland’s centralised point of contact for philanthropic partners, alumni, and friends.
ARD is located in University House (Auckland’s original synagogue) at 19A Princes Street, opposite the entrance to the grounds of Old Government House.
The department has two divisions:
- Development
The Development Office provides fundraising and development support for the University. Visit the Giving website. - Alumni Relations
The Alumni Relations Office manages the University’s relationships with its over 180,000 alumni.
Contacts
Pramilla DaSilva
Alumni Relations Office Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88113
Karen Thompson
Alumni Relations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 83128
Web: www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz
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Whistleblower hotline
You can use the whistleblower hotline to report suspected unethical misconduct including fraud, corruption, harassment or bullying.
Governance matters
Postal address
Scott St John
Chancellor
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
New Zealand