University of Auckland
Coat of arms of the University of Auckland | |
Other name | Auckland University (AU) |
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| Motto | Ingenio et labore (Latin) |
Motto in English | By natural ability and hard work |
| Type | Public flagship research university |
| Established | 1883 |
| Endowment | NZD $293 million (31 December 2021) |
| Budget | NZD $1.281 billion (31 December 2021) |
| Chancellor | Cecilia Tarrant |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dawn Freshwater |
Academic staff | 2,455 (FTE, 2023) |
Administrative staff | 3,875 (FTE, 2023) |
Total staff | 6,330 (FTE, 2023) |
| Students | 35,337 (EFTS, 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 26,312 (EFTS, 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 9,025 (EFTS, 2023) |
| 474 (EFTE, 2023) | |
| Location | , New Zealand (Māori: Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa) |
| Campus | Urban,
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| Student Union | AUSA |
| Student Magazine | Craccum |
| Colours | Auckland Dark Blue and White |
| Affiliations | ACU, APAIE, APRU, Universitas 21, WUN |
| Website | auckland |
The University of Auckland (UoA; Māori: Waipapa Taumata Rau) is a public research university based in Auckland, New Zealand. The institution was established in 1883 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand. Initially located in a repurposed courthouse, the university has grown substantially over the years. As of 2024, it stands as the largest university in New Zealand by enrolment, teaching approximately 43,000 students across three major campuses in central Auckland.
The university conducts teaching and learning within six faculties, two research institutes, and other institutes and centres. The City Campus, in the Auckland central business district, hosts the majority of students and faculties.