The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it has grown into an international centre of learning and academic excellence and is New Zealand's largest university. More on the University's history
Its mission is to be an internationally recognised, research-led university, known for the excellence of its teaching, research, and service to its local, national and international communities. It aims to be a vibrant and intellectually challenging place of learning, nurturing a community of scholars who share a passion for discovery, the advance of knowledge and human progress.
Discover all you need to know about The University of Auckland, past and present.
At the heart of New Zealand's largest city is Auckland
The University is centrally located in the cosmopolitan city of Auckland, providing an exciting, stimulating environment for over 40,000 students.
Impressive teaching and research
Teaching and research is conducted in eight faculties:
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Science
In addition to the faculties, there is the School of Theology, and more than 30 interdisciplinary research clusters in the University ranging from small units to large institutes, which conduct research in emerging fields that cross knowledge boundaries.
Across the University, there are 37 departmental and faculty research centres and nine University research institutes. The University is host to four of the seven National Centres of Research Excellence in New Zealand. It participates in two others.
Internationally recognised and sought-after
The University's comprehensive range of research-based study programmes is internationally recognised, and attracts postgraduate and undergraduate students from all over the world. Nearly 4,000 international students from 80 countries choose to study at Auckland, their different perspectives and cultures enriching the entire University community.
The University enjoys international status as the only New Zealand university invited to join Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. Membership of both groups is by invitation and limited to research-led institutions of international reputation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Valuing our intellectual property
Auckland UniServices protects and commercialises all technology and new knowledge developed by academic staff. Reflecting the increasing value of this intellectual property, the company's revenue has grown 40-fold to more than $65 million since it was founded in 1989.
Over 500 researchers, together with many University academic and general staff, work in partnership with clients on projects that range from small consulting contracts for local government engineers to multi-million dollar research contracts for international corporations.
New patents filed cover treatments for cancer, security improvements for computer software, a new use for contact lenses in correcting eyesight defects and new treatments for emphysema and tuberculosis.
UniServices also commercialises the University's intellectual property in its own right, and has successfully incubated or spun out 22 new companies, which now have an estimated market capitalisation of more than $350 million.
Focusing on the future
Effective relationships with alumni, business, the research community, and government are a valued source of support as the University continues to advance the boundaries of knowledge, and to contribute to the betterment of New Zealand and international society.
As government investment in universities has declined, the University has become more innovative in seeking alternative funding sources through research partnerships and alliances, collaborative projects, commercial sponsorships, donations and bequests.
The Advancement Office co-ordinates all fundraising projects and activities within the University and is responsible for ensuring all funds raised are well managed.
Our Alumni Relations and Advancement programmes are coordinated by the External Relations Department.
Quick facts about the University
Students
Undergraduate 28,916
Postgraduate 9,008
Total: 37,924
Domestic (includes Australian students): 33, 147
International: 4,777
Staff
(full-time equivalent)
Academic: 2,796
General: 2,818
Total: 5,614
Degrees awarded
6,143 undergraduate
4,098 postgraduate
Total: 10, 241
Alumni
Over 100,000 alumni; some 20,000 offshore.
The Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings 2007
Overall ranking: 50th
Subject area rankings:
Life Sciences & Biomedicine: 41st
Arts and Humanities: 32nd
Social Sciences: 35th
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