The University of Auckland was established in 1883 and has grown into an international centre of learning and academic excellence, and is currently ranked New Zealand’s top tertiary institution*. The university has a student roll of more than 34,000, including at least 5,500 international students from over 80 countries. With over 1,800 academic and as many general staff, the University of Auckland is a vibrant, cosmopolitan community.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led university.  For our students, this means they are taught every day by some of the nation's best researchers, inventors, pioneers and experts in their fields. These teachers share their thinking and their passion, enriching their students' learning. The University of Auckland offers a wide range of exciting academic programmes to students at various levels.

Auckland Abroad is student exchange for one or two semesters between the University of Auckland and its more than 115 university exchange partners throughout the world, including U21 universities.

The University of Auckland is an ideal location for exchange students, situated in the heart of Auckland City and in close proximity to the natural beauty for which New Zealand is famous.

Read U21 students’ exchange experiences at Auckland
 

*THES October 2006