University of Auckland Scholarships 2025-2026

Pursue your education in New Zealand. Great news! Applications for the University of Auckland Scholarships are now open. In this article, we explain the scholarship details, benefits, and the complete step-by-step application process.

University of Auckland Scholarships 2025-2026 are partially funded opportunities for international students, available for both undergraduate and master’s studies. Each year, up to 50 scholarships are awarded, valued at up to $10,000 for postgraduate and undergraduate programs.

The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship, established in 2016, aims to attract outstanding international students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies of one year or more at the University of Auckland.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s top-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2020. Ranked 81st globally, it is the only New Zealand institution listed among the world’s top 100.

The University also holds the highest position in New Zealand for global reputation, excelling in both academic and employer rankings. Internationally, it is ranked 59th for Academic Reputation and 141st for Employer Reputation, reflecting its strong global standing.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Undergraduate / Master’s / PG Diploma
Institution(s): University of Auckland
Study in: New Zealand
Opportunity Focus Areas:
Program Period: One year
Deadline:
- Semester One intake: 11 September – 23 October
- Semester Two intake: 01 February – 01 April

Scholarship Coverage

The University of Auckland Scholarships will provide:

Up to 50 Scholarships will be awarded annually and will be of the value of up to $10,000 each for postgraduate and undergraduate study.
The Scholarship will be paid as a compulsory fee credit towards the first semester of study at the University of Auckland Compulsory fees are those only related to the relevant programme of study, plus the student Services Fee.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Auckland Scholarships

To qualify for the University of Auckland Scholarships, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements below:

Required Language: English.
Eligible Countries: All world countries.
Students enrolling in a Research Masters programme are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship.
Undergraduate students from the University of Auckland Foundation Providers (UP Education and Taylors College) and New Zealand secondary-school leavers are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship.
Students must be enrolled as “on Campus” registrations. Students enrolling as distance education students will not be eligible to apply.
International students are students who are neither citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia.
The Scholarship may not be deferred until the following semester. A new Scholarship application will be required.
The Scholarship may be held with any other scholarship
Students must be international students who applied for a Master’s (taught) of 120 points or more or an undergraduate degree (with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications)

How to Apply for University of Auckland Scholarships?

Please follow the following application instructions for the University of Auckland Scholarships:

(1) To apply for a scholarship, you must either be a current student of the University of Auckland or have recently applied for admission to the University of Auckland. To apply for admission click here.

(2) We strongly recommend that you read the regulations for this award before you apply.

(3) Click here to apply for the scholarship and complete the online application form