Why study at AUT?
AUT is one of the world’s best modern universities. We’re one of the largest universities in Aotearoa New Zealand and the fastest growing postgraduate study destination, with 250 programmes and more than 150,000 alumni all over the world. AUT is where talent meets opportunity, and we’re proud of the success of our students, in Aotearoa and around the world.
New Zealand’s leading modern university
Study with us and you’ll join New Zealand’s most diverse and vibrant university, and develop the skills for rewarding careers in a wide range of industries and professions. Our classes are often smaller than other universities and our courses encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and the ability to explore new technologies, challenge routine thinking and make a positive difference.
Preparing you for a bright future
With an AUT degree you’ll graduate with a qualification that is widely regarded, and with valuable experiences and industry connections for your future. Times Higher Education has ranked us in the top 1% of universities in the world, the top 100 young universities, and first in New Zealand for international outlook.
We're connected to an extraordinary range of organisations, and as part of your studies you could work with one of our industry partners. You learn from academic staff who are still actively involved in their professional fields, and we often invite industry experts to come in and share their knowledge with you. Many programmes also include workplace experience where you get real-life experience and important industry contacts before you even graduate.
With some of our bachelor’s degrees you can even tailor your studies to your interests and include subjects from across AUT; meaning your degree can be as unique as you are. And if you want another way into AUT, our diploma programmes are a great way to start your studies and gain the confidence to succeed at university.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do
At AUT you’re not just a number; we value every student that comes through our doors, be it physically or virtually. We work alongside our students to enable them to build meaningful friendships and connections, develop life skills, achieve academically and have amazing experiences inside and outside the classroom.
Research shaping tomorrow
Our research is focused on real-world impact, and we're proud of our reputation as a leading research university. As an AUT student you could learn from globally renowned researchers who are experts in their fields and whose research often feeds back into the classroom.
We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering innovative research – from artificial intelligence and robotics to ecology and public health. Our research addresses issues facing the environment, society and the world, and our discoveries are widely used, both in Aotearoa and around the world.
Top facilities and equipment
To make sure your learning is relevant to your future career, you have access to top facilities and industry-standard equipment, including one of only a handful of motion capture studios in the country and New Zealand’s top sports science facility, AUT Millennium.
We’re proud of our five-star ranking for teaching and facilities, awarded by QS. Our three campuses feature modern buildings that win architecture awards and offer an excellent environment to gain practical experience, collaborate with classmates and develop skills to stand out to employers.
What our students love about studying at AUT
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