Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

About

• Auckland University of Technology is the second-largest university in New Zealand. It was founded on 1st January 2000, initially named Auckland Technical School.
• In 1906, the University changed its name to Auckland Technical College. In 1913, it was also renamed as Seddon Memorial Technical College.
• Auckland University of Technology has three campuses; the city campus, North Campus, and South campus and also has three additional specialist locations, Auckland University of Technology Millennium, Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory, and Auckland University of Technology Center refugee education.
• Auckland University of Technology has more than 60 research centers delivering leading research from space research to artificial intelligence, robotics, and ecology to physical activity and nutritio

Why study at Auckland University?

• The QS World University Ranking 2021 ranks Auckland University of Technology at 443rd amongst the top 500 universities globally. The QS World University Ranking has rated the University 5 star in the following criteria:
• Teaching
• Employability
• Research
• Internationalization
• Facilities
• Innovation
• Inclusiveness
• Sports
• Also the Time Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2021 has ranked Auckland University of Technology 1st in New Zealand and at 29th position in the world universities globally for international outlook. The international outlook is the University's ability to attract international staff and students depending on how well they engage with other overseas universities.
• Auckland University of Technology has more than 5000 industry partners globally and have collaborated on different research projects with 140 different countries.
• Auckland University of Technology ranks in the world's top 50 young universities under 50 years old by QS World University Ranking 2021.
• The Times Higher Education ranks Auckland University of Technology among the top millennial university in Australia and Asia of 21st century at 15th position globally
• According to QS World University ranking Auckland University of Technology features as the elite institution for 11 subjects -
• Accounting and Finance
• Art and Design
• Business and Management Studies
• Computer Science and Information Systems
• Economics
• Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Hospitality and Leisure Management
• Law
• Linguistics
• Sports
• Auckland University of Technology is the only tertiary education provider in New Zealand to be awarded the Rainbow Tick that certifies the university's work to ensure inclusiveness for the LGBTQI community and positively respond to the issue regarding gender diversity.
• The Time Higher Education and US Global University Rankings ranks Auckland University of Technology as number one in New Zealand for global research.

Faculties and Departments

• Cultural and Society
• Business and Law
• Design and Creative Technologies
• Health and Environmental Science
• Te Ara Poutama

Schools within these faculties

• Art and Design
• Business
• Clinical Sciences
• Communication Studies
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering, Computer, and Mathematical
• Hospitality and tourism
• Interprofessional Health Studies
• Language and Culture
• Law
• Public Health and Psychosocial Studies
• Science
• Social Sciences and Public Policy
• Sport and Recreation
• Te Ara Poutama

Campus

The Auckland University of technology has three main campuses

City Campus

The city campus is located in the heart of Auckland. The largest site is situated on Wellesley Street East and is home to most of the academic units, central administration department including the Vice-Chancellor's office, and several research centers

• Faculties at City Campus
• Faculty of Business
• Faculty of Economics and Law
• Faculty of Design and Creative Technology
• Faculty of Culture and Society
• Tea Ara Poutama

Other facilities include an early childhood center, gym, Chinese center, Postgraduate center, Pasifika Student Support service, and Te Tari Awhina Learning Development Centre.

The city campus has a Central Library holding 245,000 books and journals on four floors.

South Campus

The South campus was built in 2010 and was the first university campus in the same region, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, computer, information science, education, health science, and sport management.

South Campus possesses its own library, student information center, student lounges, computer labs, course information center

North Campus

The North Campus of Auckland University of Technology is located at Akoranga Drive in Northcote. The campus is home to the Faculty of Health and Environmental Science and School of Education.

North Campus is the sports hub of Auckland University of Technology, encompassing a gym, weights room, testing equipment, and indoor courts.

North Campus also provides five health clinics, oral, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychotherapy, ultrasound, located in the NorthMed Health Clinic.

Additional Campuses

AUT Millennium

• The AUT's Millennium institute is located in the North Shore at Mairangi Bay, offers training in sports, and hosts national and local sports organizations including swimming, water polo, and weightlifting.
• The institute offers training facilities, athlete accommodation, sports science laboratories.

Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory

• The Auckland University of Technology has its own AUT Radio 12m telescope, its first telescope is located in Warkworth.
• AUT Radio Telescope is a part of New Zealand and Australia's involvement in the Square Kilometer Array's international mega-science project

AUT Centre for Refugee Education

• The Auckland University of Technology is located in Mangere, it offers a six weeks education program for the 1000 refugees coming to New Zealand every year under the government quota.
• The education program teaches English language skills from early childhood to adult level and orientation to life in New Zealand.

Scholarships

Auckland University of Technology

Students applying for Auckland University of Technology must meet the English language proficiency and meet the doctoral program's admission criteria with an Offer of Place for the same program.

The Capstone Editing Conference Travel Grant for Postgraduate Research Students

This scholarship offers a scholarship value of NZD 3000 to the international students enrolling for a full-time postgraduate degree at New Zealand University.

AUT International Excellence Scholarships

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers International Excellence Scholarships for all international students opting for a full-time graduate or postgraduate program. The AUT International Excellence Scholarships is awarded based on merits.

Additional Scholarships

• Ministry of Foreign-Affairs and Trade New Zealand
• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Accommodation

Auckland is ranked 27th best city to live in for students by QS Best Student Cities ranking, therefore there are a huge number of International students in Auckland. The Auckland University of Technology has both on-campus as well as off-campus accommodation.

On-Campus Accommodation

City Campus

Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation

• Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation close to the Auckland University of Technology's central campus is about to open in February 2021. It is controlled by UniLodge and offers accommodation to students of all universities, not just AUT. The residential has fully furnished 697 studio apartments along with a community recreation center.
• Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is just a minute walk away from the City campus and Wakefield Street and is located close to the public transport stand, making the commute easier.

Wellesley Student Accommodation

• Wellesley Student Accommodation is located within 3 minutes of walk from the Central campus, accommodating around 502 students. It offers self-catered accommodation with completely furnished bedrooms and a shared lounge Dining area.

North Campus

Akoranga Student Village

• The Akoranga Student Village provides shared apartment living to Auckland University of Technology North Campus. It has 40 self-catered fully-furnished apartments in townhouse-style accommodating nearly 207 residents and is located within 5 minutes of walk from North Campus.

South Campus

• Auckland University of technology doesn't have student accommodation for students at the south campus, but off-campus accommodation is available.

Off-Campus Accommodation

• Students can also opt for private accommodation near to the University's campus. Popular private accommodation types are:
• Apartments & houses
  

  Students who want to live on their own can also rent a house or apartment in Auckland. Rents in Central Auckland are expensive as compared to suburbs.

• Homestays ( living with local family)
  

  Living in a homestay can be a great opportunity for students to experience the culture of New Zealand, especially the Kiwi life.

• Hostels and Backpackers
  

  There are many hostel facilities similar to dormitory-style with locked rooms, small refrigerator, desk and chair, and shared washrooms.