University of Auckland International Student Scholarship

University of Auckland · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · Oceania

FundingPartial
LevelBachelors/Masters
DeadlineMay
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

Partial tuition fee scholarship (up to $10,000 NZD) for international undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Auckland. One year (undergraduate); one year (postgraduate, can be extended)

ProviderUniversity of Auckland
CountryNew Zealand (Oceania)
Host university / institutionUniversity of Auckland
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typePartial
Application feeFree
DeadlineTwo rounds: Round 1 closes May 1, Round 2 closes November 1. For September/February intake respectively.
IntakeFebruary / July
Applications openMarch
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationOne year (undergraduate); one year (postgraduate, can be extended)
BachelorsMasters All fields

University of Auckland International Student Scholarship eligibility criteria

  • International student (non-New Zealand citizen or resident)
  • Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from University of Auckland
  • Strong academic record (B+ average or higher)
  • Meet University of Auckland English language requirements
  • Not currently enrolled at University of Auckland
  • Must pay international tuition fees

Benefits and coverage

  • Tuition fee reduction up to NZD $10,000
  • Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants
  • Available for any field of study
  • Based on academic merit and financial need
  • Can be combined with other University of Auckland awards

Required documents

  • University of Auckland admission application
  • Scholarship application (online)
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency test results
  • Personal statement
  • Two academic references

How to apply for the University of Auckland International Student Scholarship

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Two rounds: Round 1 closes May 1, Round 2 closes November 1. For September/February intake respectively. Submit a complete application before the May deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coveragePartial tuition fee scholarship (up to $10,000 NZD) for international undergraduate and p…
LevelsBachelors/Masters

Frequently asked questions

International student (non-New Zealand citizen or resident) Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from University of Auckland Strong academic record (B+ average or higher) Meet University of Auckland English language requirements Not currently enrolled at University of Auckland Must pay international tuition fees

Tuition fee reduction up to NZD $10,000 Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants Available for any field of study Based on academic merit and financial need Can be combined with other University of Auckland awards

University of Auckland admission application Scholarship application (online) Academic transcripts English proficiency test results Personal statement Two academic references

Two rounds: Round 1 closes May 1, Round 2 closes November 1. For September/February intake respectively.

No — applications for the University of Auckland International Student Scholarship are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineMay
OpensMarch
IntakeFebruary / July
CompetitionHigh
CountryNew Zealand

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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