About The University of Auckland

New Zealand

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading research-led University. The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university. Established in 1883, it has grown into an international centre of learning and academic excellence.

Situated in New Zealand's largest city

The University is situated in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Auckland and provides an exciting and stimulating environment for over 32,000 students.

Teaching & research

Teaching and research is conducted in 8 faculties:

• Arts

• Business & Economics

• Creative Arts & Industries (CAI)

• Engineering

• Law

• Medical &Health Sciences

• Science

• Theology

In addition to the faculties, there are more than 30 interdisciplinary research clusters in the University ranging from small units to large institutes, which conduct research in emerging fields that cross knowledge boundaries.

Internationally recognised and sought after

The University's comprehensive range of research-based study programmes is internationally recognised, and attracts postgraduate and undergraduate students from all over the world. In 2002, more than 1,000 international students from 60 different countries chose to study at Auckland. Their different perspectives and cultures enrich the entire University community.

The University enjoys international status as the only New Zealand university invited to join Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

Membership of both groups is by invitation and limited to research-led institutions of international reputation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Successful graduates

Graduates of The University of Auckland occupy leading positions in business, law, medicine, politics and the professions within New Zealand and overseas.

Faculties & Departments

There are seven faculties, with Theology taught in partnership with the Auckland Consortium for Theological Education – a cooperative venture of five autonomous theological colleges. Faculties are each headed by a Dean, who is usually supported by a Faculty Registrar, Administrative Officer and other administrative staff. The Dean is responsible for coordinating the academic and research activities of the individual department and liaises with both the Registry and the Senate committees on regulations, staff appointments, buildings, research funding, library facilities, timetabling, etc. The faculty and departmental offices provide assistance to students who are encouraged to contact the relevant staff for information and advice.

Each faculty is a sub-committee of Senate. This body includes all the professors, heads of academic departments, and elected representatives of non-professorial staff and students. Senate takes advice from Education and Research Committees, from specialist committees (dealing for example with the Library, and Information Technology) and the faculties.

Senate is consulted on academic matters by the University's governing body, a Council of 18 members, comprising representatives of staff, students, graduates and ministerial appointees. The Vice-Chancellor (the chief executive officer who manages the academic and administrative affairs of the University) is also a member. Council is chaired by the Chancellor.

FACULTIES
Arts
Business and Economics
Creative Arts & Industries
Engineering
Law
Medical and Health Sciences
Science
Theology

DEPARTMENTS
Academic Departments
Administrative Departments

Tamaki Campus

The University of Auckland,
Private Bag 92019,
Auckland 1020, NEW ZEALAND.

Telephone:

+64 (9) 373-7999

Email:
postmaster@auckland.ac.nz

Postal Address:

The University of Auckland,
Private Bag 92019,
Auckland 1020, NEW ZEALAND.

Telephone:

+64 (9) 373-7999

Email:
postmaster@auckland.ac.nz