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University of Auckland
(UoA)
About
The University of Auckland is a public research university in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest and highest ranked University in New Zealand. It was established in 1883 as Auckland University College, a constituent college of the University of New Zealand, following the passage of the Auckland University College Act 1882. In its early years the college operated from a disused courthouse and...
The University of Auckland is a public research university in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest and highest ranked University in New Zealand. It was established in 1883 as Auckland University College, a constituent college of the University of New Zealand, following the passage of the Auckland University College Act 1882. In its early years the college operated from a disused courthouse and jail. The University’s Māori name, Waipapa Taumata Rau, was gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in 2021.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 115 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,639
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 33%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 5,068
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
33 subjectsARWU
51 subjectsQS
51 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 33 | 69.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 59 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101–125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Auckland?
University of Auckland's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 67, THE Rank =156, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =128.
When was University of Auckland founded?
University of Auckland was founded in 1883.
What are the top subjects at University of Auckland?
Top subjects at University of Auckland include: Education and Educational Research, Food Science & Technology, Archaeology, Psychology, Education & Training.
Where is University of Auckland located?
University of Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand.