University of Auckland
#QS #68
QS Rank
~50–60% most programs; medical school and engineering more competitive
Acceptance rate
~27% international students
Intl. students
$24,000
Tuition/yr
About University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's highest-ranked university and the only New Zealand institution in the global top 100 (QS #68, 2025). It is the most popular university destination for Nepali students in New Zealand, with the Auckland region hosting the country's largest Nepali diaspora community. The university offers competitive programs in engineering, computer science, medicine, and business, and its Auckland location means graduates have immediate access to New Zealand's largest job market and the country's most extensive Nepali social and professional networks.
A key advantage for Nepali students is New Zealand's Post Study Work Visa pathway. Graduates of a master's degree or higher from the University of Auckland (and other major NZ universities listed on the Government's specific list) are eligible for the 3-year Open Work Visa — the most flexible post-study work right in the Asia-Pacific region. This, combined with New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) pathway for permanent residency, makes Auckland one of the most practical long-term migration options for Nepali students in the southern hemisphere.
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For Nepali students
Auckland has New Zealand's largest Nepali community. The Nepali Society of Auckland and the University's Nepal alumni group are active.
- 3-year Open Work Visa after master's graduation — New Zealand's most flexible post-study work right
- Auckland hosts New Zealand's largest Nepali community — strong social, cultural, and professional networks from day one
- SMC (Skilled Migrant Category) permanent residency pathway is accessible within 2–3 years of graduation for employed graduates
- NZ Excellence Awards and university-level scholarships specifically target high-performing international students
Programs(5)
ME Software Engineering
Computer Science & ITME Electrical and Electronic Engineering
EngineeringBE Engineering (Hons)
EngineeringMSc Computer Science
Computer Science & ITData last verified from official sources · Disclaimer
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:
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