NZ’s world- ranked university
RANKED in the top 200 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings, it is no wonder that the University of Auckland has earned a great reputation as New Zealand’s world- ranked university.
It is also a QS Five Stars Plus institution, having achieved five stars in eight categories, including Research, Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation and Innovation for the QS Stars University Ratings.
The ratings looked at everything from the employability of graduates, to sports facilities and community engagement.
On top of its global standings, the university also has an enviable record in research- led teaching.
Courses incorporate the latest findings and perspectives related to a student’s discipline, including the research carried out by teachers at the institution.
With more than 12,000 staff members and postgraduate students involved in fundamental and applied research, the University of Auckland is also New Zealand’s largest research organisation, generating more than NZ$ 200mil ( RM575.62mil) in annual research revenue.
It also supports the work of over 50 research units, centres and institutes, including two internationally renowned Large Scale Research Institutes ( LSRI) – the Liggins Institute and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
On top of its global standings, the university also offers a diverse range of events, activities and resources to support its multicultural student base.
As a student, one can pursue his or her passions through music, performances, cultural events, clubs, sports and other outdoor pursuits; and benefit from an inspiring campus experience.
The university recognises that joining a club is a fantastic way for students to make friends, participate in activities and learn things outside of the lecture theatre to make their student experience richer and more rewarding.
From arts and sports to politics and religion, there are a number of clubs to join at the university, covering a wide range of interests.
Keen on kayaking? Appreciate desserts? Focused on photography?
There are more than 200 clubs on campus for students to check out.
The University Recreation Centre at City Campus also has a great range of facilities, including a sports hall, extensive cardio and weights gym, bouldering wall, squash court, and spin and stretch studios.
The University of Auckland is culturally diverse with over 6,000 international students from more than 110 countries.
This diversity allows students to gain a truly global study experience and is one of the things that Malaysian student Natasha Jetly enjoys most about the university.
“The thing I love the most about the university is the cultural diversity,” said Natasha, who is studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ( MBChB).
“My country is very multicultural so I feel at home.
“I have made really great friends through my lectures, labs and in my first year in the University Hall of Residence.
“They have helped with the loneliness of being away from my family. My friends and I love to take advantage of Auckland’s offerings.
“Some of the highlights are the Lantern Festival, Festival of Colours ( Holi) and Diwali celebrations, evening walks in the Domain and trips to Mission Bay’s sandy beach.”
To cater to international students like Natasha and to make them feel at home, specialised support is offered through the University’s International Office.
This support includes dedicated student advisers who are available to help a new international student settle into their new study life.
To be admitted to the University of Auckland, you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.
All undergraduate applicants applying on the basis of National Certificate of Educational Achievement, University of Cambridge International Examinations taken in New Zealand and International Baccalaureate will be given a rank score.
If you meet the University Entrance Standard, the rank score and the other requirements for your programme or programmes, you will be offered a place.
The guaranteed entry score for each programme is decided on the basis of prior enrolments and the academic performance of applicants.
Some programmes select largely on the basis of auditions and portfolios.
Applicants should be aware of subject and other requirements for their chosen programme.
For full details on the University Entrance Standard, guaranteed entry scores and programmespecific requirements for admission to the University of Auckland in 2017, visit www. auckland. ac. nz/ is- nzsecondary.