AUT - AUT University: facts and figures about us
AUT University: facts and figures about us
We’re New Zealand’s newest university – but our history in industry-relevant education is over 110 years old. A detailed timeline of our pedigree is on the AUT History page.
We have nearly 24,000 students across 3 campuses in Auckland, Manukau and North Shore cities.
Teaching and research – study areas for the changing world
We reflect the emerging environments and industries - whatever the area of study. Our qualifications and research are focused on fields within:
- Applied Humanities
- Business and Law
- Design and Creative Technologies
- Health and Environmental Sciences
- Maori Development
Degree pathways
Our study areas provide pathways from bachelors to masters and doctoral degrees. And we have a range of pre-degree entry points for students who need to prepare for degree-level study.
The Study Areas section has course details for our 200-plus degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Fact and figures
| Established |
2000 |
| Predecessors established | 1895 - Auckland Technical School 1913 - Seddon Memorial Technical College 1963 - Auckland Technical Institute 1989 - Auckland Institute of Technology |
| Legal name | Auckland University of Technology |
| Chancellor | Sir Paul Reeves |
| Vice-Chancellor | Derek McCormack |
| Crest |  |
Student enrolments
| All |
23,715 (16,822 equivalent full time) |
| International | 2616 (equivalent full time) |
| Full time : part time (Domestic students) |
65% : 35% |
| Female : male (Domestic students) |
62% : 38% |
Qualifications awarded
Graduate numbers in 2008 were:
| Bachelors, and graduate diplomas and certificates |
3327 |
| Honours, and postgraduate diplomas and certificates |
368 |
| Masters | 321 |
| Doctorates | 24 |
| Pre-degree diplomas and certificates | 3485 |
| TOTAL | 7525 |
Qualifications offered
Distinct degrees in which students can enrol:
| Bachelors, and graduate diplomas and certificates |
60 |
| Honours, and postgraduate diplomas and certificates |
41 |
| Masters | 30 |
| Doctorates | 4 |
| Pre-degree diplomas and certificates | 74 |
| TOTAL | 209 |
Buildings, equipment and other facilities
| Buildings |
47 |
| Teaching facilities | |
| Classrooms | 171 |
| Lecture theatres | 12 |
| Computers in classrooms |
2900 |
| Computer labs |
43 |
| Library resources | |
| Printed books and serials | 245,000 |
| Electronic books and journals | 123,000 |
| Student accommodation |
700 rooms |
| Food outlets |
|
| Restaurants | 2 |
| Cafes and bars | 10 |
| Sports |
|
| Gyms and fitness centres |
2 |
| Indoor stadiums | 1 |
| Art galleries | 4 |
| Student news media | Newspaper, radio station and magazine |