AUT - AUT University: facts, figures and background
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AUT University: facts, figures and background
Data and statistics about AUT's students and graduates, qualifications, and teaching and research facilities. Notes about our background and establishment as a university.
AUT University's background
We’re New Zealand’s newest university but our history in industry-relevant education is over 110 years old. We perform our teaching, research and other duties as defined under the Education Act (1989).
Established as a university
In 2000, the governor general, by order in council, established the Auckland University of Technology as 1 of the universities in New Zealand. AUT is the youngest of the 8 New Zealand universities and the only one to be established since the 1960s.
View a detailed timeline of AUT University's pedigree on our "AUT history" page
Public institution by legislation
AUT and the other 7 New Zealand universities are public institutions. We:
- Are funded by government
- Operate according to the provisions of the Education Act (1989)
- Participate in shared quality assurance arrangements
See the Universities New Zealand website for a full description of what the Education Act (1989) defines as a university
Fact and figures about AUT University
| Established |
2000 (under the Education Act, 1989) |
| Predecessors established | 1895 - Auckland Technical School 1913 - Seddon Memorial Technical College 1963 - Auckland Technical Institute 1989 - Auckland Institute of Technology |
| Legal name | Auckland University of Technology |
| Chancellor | John Maasland |
| Vice-Chancellor | Derek McCormack |
Student enrolments 2011
| All |
26,243 (18,518 equivalent full time) |
| International | 2,369 (equivalent full time) |
| Full time : part time (Domestic students) |
68% : 32% |
| Female : male (Domestic students) |
61% : 39% |
Qualifications awarded 2011
| Doctorates | 40 |
| Masters |
592 |
| Honours, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates |
750 |
| Degrees, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates |
3,458 |
| Diplomas |
657 |
| Certificates |
1,301 |
| Total | 6,798 |
Qualifications offered
Distinct degrees in which students can enrol:
| Bachelors, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates |
64 |
| Honours, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates |
43 |
| Masters | 33 |
| Doctorates | 4 |
| Diplomas and certificates | 67 |
| Total | 211 |
Buildings, equipment and other facilities
| Teaching facilities | |
| Classrooms | 141 |
| Buildings - owned and leased | 33 |
| Lecture theatres |
16 |
| Forum/Conference Rooms | 7 |
| Computers in classrooms |
5,323 |
| Computer labs |
49 (32 general and 17 specialist) |
| Library resources | |
| Printed books and serials | 216,555 |
| Electronic books |
74,734 |
| Student accommodation | |
| City Campus | 498 rooms |
| North Shore Campus | 207 rooms |
| Food outlets |
|
| Restaurants | 2 |
| Bars |
1 |
| Cafes | 4 |
| Sports and culture |
|
| Gyms and fitness centres |
3 |
| Indoor stadiums | 1 |
| Art galleries | 3 spaces - 2 in WM and 1 in WR buildings |
| Student news media | Magazine (Debate) and newspaper (Te Waha Nui) |