AUT University

Yes, students can study at the Auckland University of Technology without IELTS. Students with strong scores in their Class 12th English exam or valid scores in other English tests like TOEFL, Perason PTE, Cambridge English, or NZCEL can study here without IELTS. 

Indian students have to pay an initial deposit worth the 1st semester's tuition fees to confirm their seat at AUT New Zealand.

The same can be paid via the official university website, either through bank transfers or online payment services.

No, the Auckland University of Technology does not charge a application fee fron Indian students. Students only have to pay the tuition costs and some other minor costs to pursue their studies at the university. Indian students can pay the fees via Flywire.

Students who don't pay their fees in full by due date have to pay a fine of NZD 120 (INR 6.5 K). The fine would be credited to the student account. Students can pay the same using netbanking or credit card.

If any student is struggling to pay the tuition fees on time at AUT New Zealand they are advised to contact the university ASAP.

1 NZD = INR 54.30

Yes, students can apply to Auckland Uni Technology before receiving their final school results. Students can submit the online application with most recent available results.

AUT Uni may give a conditional offer to students based on whether their final results align with the programme entry requirements.

In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, AUT ranks better than the University of Canterbury. AUT ranking in THE is #401-500, whereas, Canterbury University ranks at #501-600. The rankings of both these universities over the years are given below:

AUT placement rate is 88% 9 months after graduation for the 2023 graduates. Also, 92% of the undergraduate students completed work placement or internship. Various career services are offered at AUT to international students such as opportunities to network with employers at career fairs, develop skills employers want, have a discussion about career decisions, get a CV, interview practice, and job search tips, etc.

As per International Student Brochure for 2025, some of the organizations where AUT graduates are working are:

• Adidas
• BBC
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Google Singapore
• Nike
• Qantas
•  Vogue
• Ministry of Primary Industries

A couple of opportunities where students can meet the employers are Career expos and at workshops and employer presentations. Top New Zealand employers and industry leaders come onto the AUT's campus to meet students, offer advice, and talk about the career opportunities in their industries. Also, employers are on AUT campuses almost every week, participating in leadership speaker series, industry panels, and talks about potential employment with their organization.