Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand's largest university by some measures, and its most industry-linked, based in central Auckland.
AUT became a university in 2000 (formerly Auckland Institute of Technology), and it retains a strongly applied, industry-connected teaching style across Business, Design, Communication Studies and Sport Science. Its City Campus sits in central Auckland, next to Auckland's main train station and business district.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 28
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
NZ$28,000–NZ$35,000/yr
mid tier for New Zealand — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
city campus, Auckland
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or AUT's financial aid office.
New Zealand universities commonly offer international excellence scholarships tied to entry grades, alongside a small number of government-funded scholarships mostly aimed at postgraduate or partner-country applicants.
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Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Design
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Communication Studies
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Sport Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Durations are typical for New Zealand — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my New Zealand shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to AUT as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, AUT expects around ABB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for AUT's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on AUT's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at AUT typically falls in the NZ$28,000–NZ$35,000/yr range (mid tier for New Zealand). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not AUT's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
AUT follows New Zealand's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Always verify the exact date on AUT's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
New Zealand universities, including AUT, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
New Zealand's largest university by some measures, and its most industry-linked, based in central Auckland. AUT became a university in 2000 (formerly Auckland Institute of Technology), and it retains a strongly applied, industry-connected teaching style across Business, Design, Communication Studies and Sport Science. Its City Campus sits in central Auckland, next to Auckland's main train station and business district.
Yes — AUT accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free New Zealand University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against AUT and every other New Zealand university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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