University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand · Checked September 26, 2026

New Zealand's largest city is home to the University of Auckland, a public research university that teaches across arts, business, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, science and more. International students pay fees per course (per point) each semester, and the university publishes separate closing dates for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Undergraduate tuition (international)NZD 42,236-60,910 per year for most bachelor's degrees (2027 estimated fees, varies by programme; e.g. BCom NZD 51,020, BE(Hons) NZD 60,910); Optometry NZD 72,158; MBChB Year 2 onwards NZD 86,561. Student Services Fee extra

Master's tuition (international)NZD 45,857-86,561 per year based on 120 points (2027, varies by subject; e.g. Engineering/Science NZD 58,258, Business and Economics NZD 50,534-53,111); Business Masters (MMgt, MProfAcctg) priced separately

IntakesSemester One (starts late February/March, main intake); Semester Two (July) for many programmes

English requirementUndergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5; PTE 50 (no communicative score below 42); TOEFL 80 with writing 21 (120-point scale) or 4.0 with writing 4.0 (6-point scale). Postgraduate: IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0; PTE 58 (none below 50); TOEFL 90 with writing 21 or 4.5 with writing 4.5. Each programme page states its IELTS score; IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Undergraduate (Semester One 2027)	8 December 2026 for most bachelor's degrees; 1 July 2026 for MBChB, Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Imaging; 1 November 2026 for Nursing (international applicants)
Postgraduate (Semester One 2027)	International applicants should apply by 1 December 2026 (for visa processing); programmes not otherwise specified close 8 December 2026; some close earlier (e.g. Master of Energy 1 October 2026)

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