Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

Nau mai ki Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau!

Welcome to the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), where talent meets opportunity. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s only university of technology, AUT stands out in our commitment to pushing boundaries, staying ahead of the curve, and delivering for a better future.

At AUT, we take immense pride in the global recognition of our quality and our diversity. As a university consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, AUT is dedicated to maintaining remarkable quality and excellence in education and research – with many highly ranked subject areas. Our three campuses across Auckland provide a dynamic environment for transformative learning, integrating digital technology with classrooms and workplace experiences. Our diverse student body includes large cohorts of tauira Māori, mature students, as well as Pacific and Asian students.

Our community extends beyond the classroom, with over 150,000 alumni making their mark across the globe. At AUT, collaboration and partnerships underpin everything we do. We foster deep working relationships with industry leaders and employers, partnering with them to share resources and expertise, source student and graduate talent, and to research real-world solutions – for today and tomorrow.

While we embrace the future, AUT remains rooted in its century-long legacy of accessible and transformative technological learning rooted in our dedication to applied knowledge, innovation, inclusivity, and global excellence.

I look forward to welcoming you on campus and joining our vibrant AUT community.

Ngā mihi nui,

Professor Damon Salesa
Vice-Chancellor