1 University in Auckland

Of the 1 universities in Auckland, University of Auckland ranks highest at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 60 courses to choose from.

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QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

University of Auckland

Public University · 60 courses

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NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1883Founded

46,000Students

9,000International

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#65 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in New Zealand

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Auckland at #65 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Auckland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Auckland, founded in 1883. University of Auckland is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (13), Arts, Design & Architecture (10), Law (6) and Business & Management (6). The usual length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (54% of courses with a stated intake). University of Auckland offers the widest choice, with 60 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Auckland?

University of Auckland (QS World #65) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Auckland are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Auckland?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies, with Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do courses start in Auckland?

Spring is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Auckland?

University of Auckland, with 60.

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