University of Auckland

RANKED #61 IN THE WORLD BY THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION

The University of Auckland was established in 1883 and has grown into an international center of learning and academic excellence. The University of Auckland offers a world-class education to it’s 38,000 students, more than 4,800 of whom are international students coming from over 90 countries. The University of Auckland is a research-led, international university recognized worldwide and has links with many of the finest international universities. Recognizing these achievements, The Times Higher World University Rankings (October 6, 2006) has ranked the university: # 46 in the world's top universities # 26 in the world’s top Biomedicine universities # 58 in the world’s top Science universities # 43 in the world’s top Engineering and Information Technology universities # 29 in the world’s top Arts and Humanities universities # 33 in the world’s top Social Sciences universities Complementing these international rankings, The University of Auckland is also ranked number one in New Zealand based on research activity. The University of Auckland has a number of significant affiliations: • An invited member of Universitas 21 (U21), an international network of 20 research intensive universities including the Universities of Virginia, McGill, British Colombia, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, New South Wales, Queensland, and Melbourne. • Member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a consortium of 37 leading research universities in the Pacific Rim including the Universities of Stanford, California- Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, LA, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Oregon, and Washington.

For over 100 years, the University has had a presence on what is now the City Campus. Located in the heart of Auckland, the campus is accessible to the cultural and commercial amenities of the country's largest city, while harbour views and nearby parks add to its attractiveness. The City Campus provides a full range of amenities, including cafés, health services, libraries, childcare facilities, and a recreation centre. Historically significant buildings include Old Government House, the Clock Tower, and University House (once a synagogue).

There are nine faculties at The University of Auckland: Arts, Business School, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, Education, Engineering, Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Science and School of Theology. The range of courses available at The University of Auckland is extensive and academically diverse. Many courses and research activities reflect the unique historical, geographical, and cultural landscape of Auckland and New Zealand. Pacific Archaeology, Ethnology, and Languages are among the topics researched and taught in the Anthropology Department. • Geographers carry out fieldwork in the Pacific Islands, and university scientists make frequent study trips to Antarctica, while the study of New Zealand’s geological past and current volcanic activity attracts worldwide interest. • Four Asian language departments and the department of European languages offer students the opportunity to study a foreign language. • The Maori Studies Department teaches a language and culture unique to New Zealand. • History, Sociology, and Political Studies at the University of Auckland incorporate a New Zealand perspective and stimulate exciting comparative studies.

The University of Auckland is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is an association of more than 1,100 educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations in 70 countries, devoted to the advancement of higher education in management education. It is also the premier accrediting agency of collegiate business schools and accounting programs offering undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees worldwide (http://www.aacsb.edu/).

 
A recent survey found 61% of international students intend to apply for permanent residence in New Zealand, on completion of their studies. Full article available at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10556327.

*http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html

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Degrees Abroad Coordinator

Name: AustraLearn Degree Program Team Title: Degree Program Enrollment Coordinator Department: Degree Programs in Australia and New Zealand BIO: The AustraLearn Degree Program Team Coordinators manage the student admission and pre-departure processes to our Australian and New Zealand member universities. We provide assistance and advice on program options, submitting applications, accepting offers, banking and financing an overseas education, the visa application process, as well as, travel and housing arrangements. As pictured above, the coordinators are Jodi Reesman, Casey Wopat, Matt Hancock, and Julie Atherton and they can be reached by phone at 303-446-2214 or toll-free (in Canada and the U.S.) at 1-800-980.0033. If you reside in Canada your coordinators are Jodi Reesman and Casey Wopat. Jodi and Casey can be emailed at Canada@australearn.org. If you reside in the U.S. you coordinators are Julie Atherton and Matt Hancock. Julie and Matt can be emailed at Degrees@australearn.org