The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it has grown into an international centre of learning and academic excellence and is New Zealand's largest university. More on the University's historyThe University is New Zealand's top-ranked tertiary institution based on research quality. The Performance-Based Research Fund review, released in 2004 by the Tertiary Education Commission, concluded that: "On virtually any measure, The University of Auckland is the country's leading research university. Not only did it achieve the highest quality score of any TEO [tertiary education organisation], but it also has by far the largest share of A-rated researchers in the country."Situated in New Zealand's largest city
The University is situated in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Auckland and provides an exciting and stimulating environment for over 40,000 students.Teaching and research
Teaching and research is conducted in 8 faculties:
Arts
Business and Economics
National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
Education
Engineering
Law
Medical and Health Sciences
Science
In addition to the faculties, there is the School of Theology, and more than 30 interdisciplinary research clusters in the University ranging from small units to large institutes, which conduct research in emerging fields that cross knowledge boundaries.Internationally recognised and sought-after
The University's comprehensive range of research-based study programmes is internationally recognised, and attracts postgraduate and undergraduate students from all over the world. In 2004, more than 5,500 international students from 85 different countries chose to study at Auckland. Their different perspectives and cultures enrich the entire University community.The University enjoys international status as the only New Zealand university invited to join Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.Membership of both groups is by invitation and limited to research-led institutions of international reputation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.Successful graduates
Graduates of The University of Auckland occupy leading positions in business, law, medicine, politics, education and other professions within New Zealand and overseas.---------------------------------------------------
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