We’re New Zealand’s newest university but our history in industry-relevant education is over 110 years old. We perform our teaching, research and other duties as defined under the Education Act (1989).

Established as a university

In 2000, the governor general, by order in council, established the Auckland University of Technology as 1 of the universities in New Zealand. AUT is the youngest of the 8 New Zealand universities and the only 1 to be established since the 1960s.

Public institution by legislation

AUT and the other 7 New Zealand universities are public institutions. We:

Are funded by government
Operate according to the provisions of the Education Act (1989)
Participate in shared quality assurance arrangements

Fact and figures about AUT University

Established	2000 (under the Education Act, 1989)
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

Qualifications awarded

Graduate numbers in 2010 were:

Honours, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates	810
Masters	593
Doctorates	37
Diplomas and Certificates	2,610
Total	4,050

Qualifications offered

Distinct degrees in which students can enrol:

Bachelors, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates	63
Honours, and postgraduate diplomas and certificates	43
Masters	31
Doctorates	4
Diplomas and certificate	72
Total	207

Buildings, equipment and other facilities

Teaching facilities
Classrooms	141
Buildings - owned and leased	33
Lecture theatres	16
Forum/Conference Rooms	7
Computers in classrooms	(To be advised)
Computer labs	49 (32 general and 17 specialist)
Library resources
Printed books and serials	209,766
Electronic books	57,295
Student accommodation
City Campus	498 rooms
North Shore Campus	207 rooms
Food outlets
Restaurants	2
Bars	1
Cafes	4
Sports and culture
Gyms and fitness centres	3
Indoor stadiums	1
Art galleries	3 spaces - 2 in WM and 1 in WR buildings
Student news media	Magazine (Debate) and newspaper (Te Waha Nui)

Study Areas

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Last Updated: 16 October 2012
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