University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland · Checked September 26, 2026

The University of Auckland offers new international Master's students a scholarship worth 25% of one year's tuition. Students with a programme offer by 20 October 2026 are invited to fill in a supplementary form.

Deadline: 4 November 2026 38 days left
Offer needed by 20 October 2026; invitations issued 21 October 2026; supplementary form due 4 November 2026.
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FundingPartial funding
LevelMaster's
Study inNew Zealand
SubjectsMaster's degrees at the University of Auckland

What it covers

  • 25% of the value of one year of tuition fees

Who can apply

Open to new international Master's students; the official page sets no country limits, so Pakistani students can take part.

  • You must be a new international student starting a Master's degree at the University of Auckland.
  • You need a conditional or unconditional programme offer for Semester One or Quarter Two 2027 by 20 October 2026.
  • Awards are made on the recommendation of the relevant faculty or University committee, in line with the scholarship regulations.

You do not need to apply separately at first; the University invites eligible students to complete a short supplementary form. The value is 25% of one year's tuition, not the whole programme.

How to apply

  1. Apply for an eligible Master's programme and receive an offer by 20 October 2026.
  2. Eligible students are emailed an invitation on 21 October 2026.
  3. Complete the supplementary application form online by 4 November 2026.
  4. Read the scholarship regulations linked on the official page before submitting.
  5. Contact the Student Support Team through AskAuckland if you have questions, quoting the exact scholarship name.

Documents you usually need

  • Programme offer of place
  • Supplementary application form

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.