Study abroad at Auckland

Auckland is the vibrant 'City of Sails' and the premier economic, cultural, and educational metropolis of New Zealand, framed by two stunning natural harbours (Waitematā and Manukau) and volcanic ranges. Consistently ranked among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world and top 30 student cities globally (QS Best Student Cities), Auckland is home to the prestigious University of Auckland (UoA - founded in 1883, ranked #65 globally in the QS World University Rankings, #1 in New Zealand, with world-leading faculties of Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Business School with Triple Crown accreditation AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA, and Law), alongside Auckland University of Technology (AUT - dynamic modern university renowned for Tech, AI, Design, and Sports Science), and Massey University Auckland Campus. Degrees are taught 100% in English within the British-aligned European Bologna framework. International students benefit from extreme safety, pristine environment, the right to work part-time (20h/week), and New Zealand's attractive Post-Study Work Visa (up to 3 years).

Tuition fees in Auckland for international undergraduate students range from NZ$36,000 to NZ$48,000 per academic year for Bachelor's degrees in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Arts (approx. US$22,000–$29,000), while Medical programs (MBChB) range between NZ$75,000 and NZ$85,000 per year. Postgraduate Master's degrees range from NZ$38,000 to NZ$52,000 per year (with generous scholarships like the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship up to NZ$10,000). On-campus university student halls (Waipārūrū Hall, Grafton Hall, Carlaw Park Student Village) range from NZ$1,100 to NZ$1,800 per month (NZ$280–NZ$450 per week inclusive of utilities and Wi-Fi), while private rental flats range from NZ$1,400 to NZ$2,400 per month. General monthly living expenses range between NZ$1,500 and NZ$2,400.

International students require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa. Key requirements include: an official Offer of Place from University of Auckland or AUT, receipt of full tuition payment, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum NZ$20,000 per academic year for living costs), medical & travel insurance (Studentsafe), and medical chest X-ray / police clearance certificate. Applications are submitted online via Immigration New Zealand (INZ).