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AUT 2000–2010: read about some of our achievements
AUT became a university in 2000. We’ve had our fair share of achievements in that short time. Here are some of our milestones.
Graduate numbers
- 23,000 from all degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- 110 PhDs and other doctorates (the first 6 years ago)
Student enrolments: full-time numbers
- 10,000 increase in student enrolments to 19,000. This puts AUT in the top 4 New Zealand universities by size
- 80% of annual enrolments in bachelors degrees or higher
- Postgraduate annual enrolments climbed to 2000; includes 300 PhD students
- International enrolments reached 2500 - 20% postgraduate, 70% bachelors degrees
Research outputs
- Produced 8000 refereed journal articles and other peer-reviewed research outputs
- Attracted $145m research-related income
Professional degrees
- Introduced industry-accredited qualifications for:
- Dental therapy and hygiene
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Midwifery
- Podiatry
Campus and community
- Increased from 2 to 4 campuses, with a new one in Manukau City and added a 2nd – the AUT Millennium Campus - in North Shore City
- Launched secondary school programmes – such as prefects training and sports-based ones – to inspire students to think about university study and careers
Last updated: 24 Aug 2010 12:30pm