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February 2024

Deadline

November 2023

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  • Top 1% of universities in the world (THE)
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  • 22nd in the world for international outlook and 1st in NZ for this indicator
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is one of the largest universities in New Zealand and is one of the fastest-growing postgraduate study destinations. With over 250 postgraduate programmes, 2,200 academic staff, and more than 100,000 alumni all over the world, AUT offers exceptional learning experiences that prepare students to be successful wherever their careers take them in the world.

AUT’s three university campuses feature modern buildings providing excellent collaborative environments where students can develop skills that help them stand out in their future careers. Students can enroll in their range of world-ranked subjects, which include highly ranked health programmes and one of the world’s best sport science schools.

With its world-class facilities and state-of-art buildings, AUT leads New Zealand in global research impact. Auckland University of Technology is ranked first in New Zealand by Times Higher Education. They have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering leading research – from AI and robotics to ecology and public health.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy

    Upcoming intake

    May (01/05/2024)

    Deadline

    February (01/02/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:
    Master’s degree with honours; OR
    Bachelor’s degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study)
    The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent.
    The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.

    Other Requirements:
    Acceptance is subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate facilities.

    English Requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing and no band less than 6.0 (Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences)
    6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0 (All other study areas)
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)
    Cert EAS: A
    NZCEL: NZCEL 5 (Academic Endorsement)
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 90
    CAE: 176
    Pearson (PTE): 58
    Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL): CCEL EAP, Level 2 with a minimum B+
    Language Cert International ESOL:
    C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) HIGH PASS with no less than Pass in each skill OR
    C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) PASS with no less than a Pass in each skill
    Trinity ISE: ISE III with no less than Pass in any band

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  • Master of Public Health

    Upcoming intake

    July (15/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (15/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry requirements:
    Completed one of the following with a B average or higher:
    Relevant bachelor’s degree
    Relevant graduate diploma

    Other requirements:
    May be admitted on the basis of a relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

    English Requirements:
    IELTS: 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)
    Cert EAS: A
    NZCEL: NZCEL 5 (Academic Endorsement)
    GIE: B+ / Individual skill/band score: B
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 90 (Reading: 19, Listening:19, Speaking:20, Writing: 22)
    CAE: 176 / Individual skill/band score: 169
    Pearson (PTE): 58 / Individual skill/band score: 50
    Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL): CCEL EAP, Level 2 with a minimum B+ / Individual skill/band score: C+
    Language Cert International ESOL:
    C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) HIGH PASS with no less than Pass in each skill OR
    C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) PASS with no less than a Pass in each skill
    Trinity ISE : ISE III with no less than Pass in any band

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  • Master of Science

    Upcoming intake

    July (15/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (15/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry requirements:
    One of the following (or equivalent) with a B grade average in courses at level 7:
    Bachelor of Science
    Graduate Diploma in Science

    English Requirements:
    IELTS: 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)
    Cert EAS: A
    NZCEL: NZCEL 5 (Academic Endorsement)
    GIE: B+ / Individual skill/band score: B
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 90 (Reading: 19, Listening:19, Speaking:20, Writing: 22)
    CAE: 176 / Individual skill/band score: 169
    Pearson (PTE): 58 / Individual skill/band score: 50
    Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL): CCEL EAP, Level 2 with a minimum B+ / Individual skill/band score: C+
    Language Cert International ESOL:
    C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) HIGH PASS with no less than Pass in each skill OR
    C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) PASS with no less than a Pass in each skill
    Trinity ISE : ISE III with no less than Pass in any band

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  • Master of Teaching and Learning

    Upcoming intake

    July (01/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (01/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    A bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses, preferably including education courses.

    A degree with an education focus is not required, although undergraduate study in education courses will be an advantage. Relevant work experience in teaching is not a requirement, but some experience with 0–5-year-olds (early childhood education) or 5-12 year olds (primary/intermediate) will be important to provide evidence of suitability to work in this sector.

    Other Requirements:
    Completion of the Initial Teacher Education Declaration form (this includes questions related to section 31 of the Vulnerable Children Act, 2014; the NZ Teaching Council Good Character and Fit to be a Teacher policy; and provision of a police clearance certificate from any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more)
    Domestic students need to complete the NZ Police Clearance Authorisation Form to enable AUT to seek a police clearance certificate on their behalf
    Three confidential referee reports
    Evidence of high levels of English language comprehension, fluency and accuracy in literacy and numeracy tests and ICT skills. These tests are administered by the School of Education prior to interview
    Face-to-face or zoom interview to explore your suitability for early childhood education or primary teaching

    English Language Requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 
    GIE: A
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 100 (Reading: 24, Listening:24, Speaking:23, Writing: 27)
    CAE: 185
    Pearson (PTE): 65

    English Language Requirements accepted by Teaching Council:
    New Zealand University Entrance literacy credits at either NCEA level 2 or 3  
    New Zealand University Entrance via NCEA as defined by NZQA
    NZ tertiary entrance (this preceded University Entrance)  
    International Baccalaureate full diploma in English medium (24 points minimum) 
    Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Examinations minimum 120 points on the UCAS Tariff plus meeting the CIE literacy requirements. 
    All primary schooling and at least three years secondary schooling completed in the English language and while living in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, or South Africa. (For South Africa, applicants also need to provide a South African Matriculation Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 in English or a South African Senior Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 pass in English). 
    Six years of secondary and tertiary education comprising secondary schooling to at least year 12 and at least two years of successful full-time tertiary education, taught in English as the primary language of instruction and through face-to-face learning and assessment such as tutorials, presentations, seminars, and supervisory meetings, and was gained while living in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, or South Africa. (For South Africa, applicants also need to provide a South African Matriculation Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 in English or a South African Senior Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 pass in English). 
    New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) qualification at or above level 7 Awarded a single qualification at NZQF level 7 or above which took two or more years of full-time study to complete and was taught in English as the primary language of instruction and through face-to-face learning and assessment such as tutorials, presentations, seminars, and supervisory meetings, and was gained while  living in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, or South Africa.  For South Africa, applicants also need to provide a South African Matriculation Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 in English or a South African Senior Certificate Minimum Higher Grade D pass or Standard Level 5 pass in English. 
    Cambridge CELTA 
    Trinity College CertTESOL 

    C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English exams: Overall 185 with minimum 185 in each band.
    IELTS: Overall 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each band.
    TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT): Overall 98 (Listening: 24, Reading: 24, Writing: 27, Speaking: 23)
    International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR): Overall 4 with minimum 4 in each band
    PTE Academic: Overall 65 with minimum 65 in each band
    Trinity ISE III (3): Overall Pass with Merit with Merit in each band
    LanguageCert C2 Mastery IESOL: Overall score not less than 25/50 with not less than 25/50 in each band
    LanguageCert C1 Expert IESOL: Overall score not less than 35/50 with not less than 35/50 in each band

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  • IELTS Preparation Course

    Upcoming intake

    March (25/03/2024)

    Deadline

    December (25/12/2023)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    To enrol you need to be at least 18 years of age.

    English Language Requirements
    IELTS: overall 5.0 minimum

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  • Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

    Upcoming intake

    July (15/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (15/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    University Entrance:
    NCEA: Overall require NCEA level 3 certificate which consists of 80 credits, including at least 60 credits at level 3 or higher. Can include up to 20 credits at level 2.
    Subject credits
    Total of 42 level 3 credits including:
    14 credits from one approved subject
    14 credits from a second approved subject
    14 credits from a third approved subject
    Numeracy: At least 10 level 1 (or higher) numeracy credits (can be achieved through a range of subjects).
    Literacy: Total of 10 level 2 (or higher) literacy credits including:
    Five reading credits
    Five writing credits.
    From specific standards in a range of NZQA English language-rich subjects.
    CIE: Overall a minimum of 120 points on the NZ CAIE Tariff¹ at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list.
    Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above.
    Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in IGCSE² mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level.
    Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    Higher School Certificate: Apply if you have:
    A grade of C or higher in each of three subjects of the New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations; or
    A combination of NZUEBS A, B or C grades and have completed equivalent subjects registered on the National Qualifications Framework; or
    At least 13 credits at Level 3 from the National Qualifications Framework in each of 3 approved subjects from the approved list
    Short of credits: If you’re a couple of credits short of University Entrance, contact your school immediately. They may let you to do assessments to gain the extra credits you need.

    International student entry requirements:
    International Baccalaureate (IB) with successful completion of a minimum of 24 points.
    Cambridge International Examination - a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff* at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list. Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above. Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level. Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including at least one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.
    A minimum of CCC scores (7 points) across the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
    Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.

    English Requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
    Cert EAS: B/B+
    NZCEL: NZCEL 4 (Academic Endorsement)
    GIE: B / Individual skill/band score: C+
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 80 (Reading: 15, Listening:15, Speaking:18, Writing: 20)
    CAE: 169 / Individual skill/band score: 162
    Pearson (PTE): 50 / Individual skill/band score: 42
    Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL): CCEL EAP, Level 2 with a minimum C+
    Language Cert International ESOL: C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) PASS with no less than Pass in each skill
    Trinity ISE: ISE II with no less than Distinction in any band

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  • Diploma in Arts

    Upcoming intake

    July (15/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (15/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    University Entrance:
    NCEA: Overall require NCEA level 3 certificate which consists of 80 credits, including at least 60 credits at level 3 or higher. Can include up to 20 credits at level 2.
    Subject credits
    Total of 42 level 3 credits including:
    14 credits from one approved subject
    14 credits from a second approved subject
    14 credits from a third approved subject
    Numeracy: At least 10 level 1 (or higher) numeracy credits (can be achieved through a range of subjects).
    Literacy: Total of 10 level 2 (or higher) literacy credits including:
    Five reading credits
    Five writing credits.
    From specific standards in a range of NZQA English language-rich subjects.
    CIE:
    Overall a minimum of 120 points on the NZ CAIE Tariff¹ at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list.
    Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above.
    Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in IGCSE² mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level.
    Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    Higher School Certificate: Apply if you have:
    A grade of C or higher in each of three subjects of the New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations; or
    A combination of NZUEBS A, B or C grades and have completed equivalent subjects registered on the National Qualifications Framework; or
    At least 13 credits at Level 3 from the National Qualifications Framework in each of 3 approved subjects from the approved list
    Short of credits: If you’re a couple of credits short of University Entrance, contact your school immediately. They may let you to do assessments to gain the extra credits you need.

    42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
    10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
    12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

    International student entry requirements:
    International Baccalaureate (IB) with successful completion of a minimum of 24 points.
    Cambridge International Examination - a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff* at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list. Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above. Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level. Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including at least one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.
    A minimum of CCC scores (7 points) across the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
    Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.

    English Requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and a minimum of 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 1
    Cert EAS: C/C+
    GIE: C+
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 70
    CAE: 162
    Pearson (PTE): 42

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  • Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing

    Upcoming intake

    July (15/07/2024)

    Deadline

    April (15/04/2024)

    Academic Requirement

    Entry Requirements:
    University Entrance:
    NCEA: Overall require NCEA level 3 certificate which consists of 80 credits, including at least 60 credits at level 3 or higher. Can include up to 20 credits at level 2.
    Subject credits
    Total of 42 level 3 credits including:
    14 credits from one approved subject
    14 credits from a second approved subject
    14 credits from a third approved subject
    Numeracy: At least 10 level 1 (or higher) numeracy credits (can be achieved through a range of subjects).
    Literacy: Total of 10 level 2 (or higher) literacy credits including:
    Five reading credits
    Five writing credits.
    From specific standards in a range of NZQA English language-rich subjects.
    CIE: Overall a minimum of 120 points on the NZ CAIE Tariff¹ at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list.
    Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above.
    Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in IGCSE² mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level.
    Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    Higher School Certificate: Apply if you have:
    A grade of C or higher in each of three subjects of the New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships (NZUEBS) examinations; or
    A combination of NZUEBS A, B or C grades and have completed equivalent subjects registered on the National Qualifications Framework; or
    At least 13 credits at Level 3 from the National Qualifications Framework in each of 3 approved subjects from the approved list
    Short of credits: If you’re a couple of credits short of University Entrance, contact your school immediately. They may let you to do assessments to gain the extra credits you need.

    Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
    Preference will be given to applicants with one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira, and one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science, Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics

    International student entry requirements:
    International Baccalaureate (IB) with successful completion of a minimum of 24 points.
    Cambridge International Examination - a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff* at A or AS level from any subjects which are broadly equivalent to the subjects in the NCEA approved subject list. Must include at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) with grades D or above. Numeracy: A minimum grade of D in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) mathematics or any mathematics subject at AS or A level. Literacy: A minimum grade of E in English Language and/or English Literature subject at AS or A level.
    General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three A-levels including at least one C grade or better. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the application is based.
    A minimum of CCC scores (7 points) across the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
    Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.

    English Requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher
    English New Zealand Pathway Assessment: Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)
    Cert EAS: A
    NZCEL: NZCEL 5 (Academic Endorsement)
    GIE: B+
    TOEFL iBT: Overall 90 (Reading: 20, Listening:20, Speaking:20, Writing: 24)
    CAE: 176
    Pearson (PTE): 58
    Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL): CCEL EAP, Level 2 with a minimum B+
    Language Cert International ESOL:
    C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) HIGH PASS with no less than Pass in each skill OR
    C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) PASS with no less than a Pass in each skill
    Trinity ISE: ISE III with no less than Pass in any band

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Scholarships

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  • Scholarships

    • AUT International Scholarship - Southeast Asia - NZD$5,000 contribution to fees.
    • Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Dean's Merit Scholarship - Latin America - NZ$10,000
    • AUT International Scholarship - North Asia - NZD$5000 contribution towards fees.
    • AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Masters - NZ$5,000
    • Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Dean’s Merit Scholarship – Africa - Master's Scholarship - NZ$11,000
    • New Zealand AUT-NCUK Scholarships - Contribution of $5000 to tuition fees.
    • AUT International Scholarships - Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences - $8000 contribution to fees.
    • AUT International Scholarship - South Asia - NZD$5000 contribution towards fees.
    • Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Dean’s Merit Scholarship – Africa - Bachelor's Scholarsh - NZ$7,000 in first year
    • NZ$5,000 in second year
    • NZ$3,000 in third year
    • Total value: NZ$15,000
    • AUT Business Professional Masters Scholarship - NZ$3000
    • AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Culture and Society - $7,000
    • AUT International Scholarships – Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Bachelors - NZ$5,000 in first year,
    • NZ$3,000 in second year,
    • NZ$2,000 in third year
    • (Total value: NZ$10,000)

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