University of Auckland
The University of Auckland (UoA; Māori: Waipapa Taumata Rau) is a prestigious public research university located in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1883 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand, the university originally operated from a repurposed courthouse. Over the years, it has grown significantly and is now the largest university in New Zealand by student enrolment, serving around 43,000 students across three major campuses in central Auckland.
The University of Auckland offers a diverse range of academic programs and conducts teaching and learning within eight faculties, two research institutes, and various other research centres. The majority of students and faculties are located at the City Campus, situated in the Auckland central business district.
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the new School of Medicine Building at Grafton on 24 March 1970. This event marked a significant development in the university’s medical education infrastructure. The Queen also inaugurated the Liggins Institute in 2002, a leading research institute focused on child health and genetics.
The North Shore Campus, established in 2001 in the suburb of Takapuna, offered the Bachelor of Business and Information Management degree. The campus had its own library and provided specialized resources for students in the faculty. However, at the end of 2006, the North Shore Campus was closed, and the degree program was relocated to the City Campus, consolidating the university's academic offerings in a more central location.
On 1 September 2004, the Auckland College of Education merged with the university's School of Education, which had previously been part of the Arts Faculty. This merger formed the Faculty of Education and Social Work. The newly established faculty is based at the Epsom Campus of the former college, with an additional campus in Whangārei.
In 2005, Professor Stuart McCutcheon became the university’s Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Dr. John Hood, who had been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Prior to his appointment, McCutcheon had served as the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington. After serving in this role for over 15 years, McCutcheon was succeeded by Professor Dawn Freshwater on 16 March 2020. Her appointment marked a historic moment as she became the first female vice-chancellor in the university's history.
Programs Offered
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Faculty of Arts |
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Faculty of Business and Economics |
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Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries |
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Faculty of Education and Social Work |
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Faculty of Engineering |
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Faculty of Law |
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Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences |
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Faculty of Science |
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Faculty of Education and Social Work |
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