QS World Ranking
#68
Acceptance Rate
64%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$26,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#19
Auckland
Application Deadline
October 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
46,000
students
International Students
27%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
New Zealand's #1 university in one of the world's most liveable cities with stunning natural surroundings.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
New Zealand's top-ranked university. Auckland is one of the world's most liveable cities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Auckland
Acceptance Rate
64%
Less selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
October 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$26,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via University of Auckland by December 1
- SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+ recommended
- GPA: 3.0+ (competitive programs higher)
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 80+
- Personal statement for some programs
- Portfolio required for Architecture and Fine Arts
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Southern hemisphere: Semester 1 starts in February.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$26,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- October 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 64%
- QS Best Student City (Auckland)
- #19 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
Cost of Living — Auckland, New Zealand
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,570
vs. avg US college student
17% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Auckland is NZ's most expensive city but still cheaper than Sydney or London. Stunning natural surroundings and outdoor lifestyle.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Auckland as a US Student
University of Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand and is ranked #68in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Business, Medicine, Law, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$26,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 64%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of October 1. Scholarships available include the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.