Top Institutes to Study in Auckland
If you are planning to study in New Zealand, Auckland is one of the most preferred destination. Ranked amongst the top student hubs globally, this city boasts of some world-class educational institutions and a wide range of courses to pursue.
Auckland is home to a wide range of institutes including Auckland Institute of Technology, Massey University and the University of Auckland, besides numerous other specialist education providers. Let’s take a look at these institutions and the courses they offer:
The University of Auckland: This is the largest university in New Zealand and over a century old, established in 1883. Located in the heart of Auckland, its main city campus is where most of the students go to. This university ranks amongst the top 100 in QS World University Rankings and excels in research, teaching, employability, innovation and facilities. The main areas of study imparted by University of Auckland are Creative Arts and Industries, Business Studies, Medical and Health Services, Arts, Science, Economics, Engineering and English Language.
Auckland University of Technology: AUT is New Zealand’s second largest university. It has strong links with large number of companies and professionals which helps it maintain its teaching relevant to the current trends. Its high lecture to student ratio, student support services as well as on campus facilities make it all the more desirable to study there. Main avenues of study in AUT are Culture and Society, Health and Environmental Sciences, Business, Economics, Law, Design and Creative Technologies.
Massey University: Massey University is famous for carrying out research-led training and has well established relationships with the industry with an on-site incubator. The university has three campuses, with one beautiful and state-of-the-art campus located in Auckland high quality academic programmes taught by world-class researchers and teachers. The university offers teaching and research in applied areas such as veterinary medicine, food technology, information sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, finance, marketing and accountancy.
Apart from these universities, there are a number of accredited Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and Private Training Establishments (PTEs) which impart high quality education for you to build your career and gain necessary skills for the future. Some of the ITPs in Auckland include, Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Unitec Institute of Technology (UIT), North Tech, Otago Polytechnic, Southern Institute of Technology and Whitireia New Zealand. Some of the PTEs situated in Auckland include ACG Education, Aspire2 International, Auckland Institute of Studies, AGI Education Limited.
ITPs and PTEs give you the skills, qualifications and experience you need to work across various industries such as business and technology, food and hospitality, tourism, commercial aviation, animation and game design. For you to pursue education in these universities for more than three months, you will need a New Zealand Student Visa.
