About AUT University
AUT University traces its roots back to 1895 as the country’s leading Institute of Technology. It earned its university status in 2000 in recognition of its national and international stature in creativity, innovation, scholarship, research, and excellence in teaching.
Today, AUT University is the fastest growing university in New Zealand.
Key facts:
New Zealand’s fastest growing university
- New Zealand’s highest employment rate for graduates
- Internationally recognised degrees
- Ten research centres
- Programmes combine theory and practice
8 reasons to choose AUT University
- AUT has a vibrant campus with students from all walks of life. About 24,000 students study at AUT, taught by 1,010 teaching staff.
You’ll meet students from all over the world. Students from more than 50 countries study at AUT.
- You’ll receive a quality University education that will prepare you for a successful career in your chosen field. Courses are offered at all levels – from pre-degree to PhD level.
AUT offers a huge variety of subjects across the faculties of Applied Humanities, Health and Environmental Science, Design and Creative Technologies, Business, and Te Ara Poutama (Maori studies).
- AUT has a high graduate employment rate.
- We have small, personal classes where you get to interact with your teachers. Your lecturer will know you by name.
- We have excellent facilities to support you in your studies. From medical care to world-class libraries.
- AUT is developing a strong research culture. That means students have the opportunity to work and learn alongside some of New Zealand’s most innovative and creative researchers.
- We are a government-approved university which means you are assured of receiving quality-education
- You’ll be based in the beautiful, multicultural city of Auckland – the gateway to clean, green New Zealand.