Facts and figures about AUT
Find out key facts and figures about Auckland University of Technology (AUT), including AUT facts about its campuses, and statistics about the students and staff at the university.
About Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
AUT was established in 2000 (under the Education Act, 1989).
Our revenue is $519M.
Predecessors
AUT's predecessors were established in:
- 1895 – Auckland Technical School
- 1913 – Seddon Memorial Technical College
- 1963 – Auckland Technical Institute
- 1989 – Auckland Institute of Technology
Student statistics
All
27,608
(20,668 equivalent full-time)
(20,668 equivalent full-time)
International
4,509
From 108 countries
From 108 countries
Alumni
200,000
Full-time : part-time
(Domestic students)
(Domestic students)
71% : 29%
Female : male : gender diverse
(Domestic students)
(Domestic students)
60% : 39% : 1%
Doctoral students
1,087
Age
Under 25: 71%
25-39: 21%
40+: 8%
25-39: 21%
40+: 8%
Ethnicity
New Zealand European/Pākehā: 34%
Asian: 29%
Pacific: 17%
Māori: 12%
Other: 8%
Asian: 29%
Pacific: 17%
Māori: 12%
Other: 8%
Total qualifications awarded
7,703
Including 1,767 master’s and 171 doctorates
Including 1,767 master’s and 171 doctorates
Undergraduate students complete work placement or internship
89%
Graduates employed full-time after 9 months
78%
Number of countries students were born in, and percentage born overseas
144, 34%
Staff statistics
Number of staff
4,023
Professional : academic
46% : 54%
Male : female
35% : 64%
(1% gender diverse)
(1% gender diverse)
Ethnicity
Asian: 28%
European: 41%
Māori: 7%
MELAA: 6%
Other: 7%
Pacific: 7%
Non declared: 4%
European: 41%
Māori: 7%
MELAA: 6%
Other: 7%
Pacific: 7%
Non declared: 4%
Number of countries staff were born in, and percentage born overseas
118, 53%
Professors and Associate Professors
130 and 139
These AUT facts were correct in April 2026.
Campuses
- AUT City Campus in Auckland CBD
- AUT North Campus in Northcote
- AUT South Campus in Manukau
Special locations
- AUT Millennium
- AUT Centre for Refugee Education