Auckland University of Technology (AUT) World Ranking: QS 2023 = #283

Current Global Standing

According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is ranked #283 globally.

Other Major Rankings (2023–24)

• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: #301–350 band.
• QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022: #151–160.
• U.S. News Best Global Universities 2023: #358.
• QS Top 50 Under 50 (2021): #19 (AUT founded as university 2000; tech institute since 1895).

Subject Strengths (QS 2023 by Subject)

• Hospitality & Leisure Management: #32 globally (top in NZ).
• Art & Design: #51–100.
• Communication & Media Studies: #101–150.
• Sports-related Subjects: #51–100.
• Nursing: #101–150.
• Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical): #201–250.

Key Facts

• Type: University of Technology (applied, industry-engaged).
• Campuses: City (downtown), North (Akorenaga), South (Manukau).
• Students: ~29,000 (incl. 4,000+ international).
• Research: Strong in AI, biotech, environmental science, Maori/Pacific health, design innovation.
• Motto: "For the changing world" (Te whare wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau).

Context

New Zealand has 8 universities. University of Auckland typically #1 (QS 2023: #87). AUT is #2 or #3 nationally (with Victoria Wellington, Otago). Rankings favor research-intensive, old universities; AUT's applied profile and younger age depress overall rank despite strong employability and niche excellence.