Auckland University of Technology is a university in New Zealand and is the third largest university in terms of total enrolments. The University of Canterbury is a public research university based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
| Auckland University of Technology | University of Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.4 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 407 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 256 QS World University 2024 # 284 QS World University 2023 # 387 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 251 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -37 PG Programs -41 | UG Programs -61 PG Programs -68 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22556.38 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23424.42 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 54960 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 5971.71 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23699.37 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 4420 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the industries in which the graduates get employed and average salary are as follows: Financial services: $77,000 IT and Software development: $76,000 Sales and business development: $42,000 Marketing: $59,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Finance: $107,000 Bachelor of science: $69,000 LLM: $45,000 Bachelor (other): $62,000 |
| application requirements | Applicants must have minimum 60% in four subjects combined Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Auckland University of Technology | University of Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 2000 | 1873 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| Male:Female | 41% Male, 59% Female | 51% Male, 49% Female |
| Location Facts | AUT has three campuses: City (in Auckland CBD), North and South, and the training institute, Millennium. City | The University of Canterbury has three campuses spread throughout the city of Christchurch: Ilam: The university has a main campus of 76 hectares (190 acres) at Ilam, a suburb of Christchurch about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of the city. |
| Library | AUT Library operates at the centre of academic life at the University and plays a vital role in supporting students and staff through their learning, teaching, and research journeys. Spread across three campuses, six teams, and over 90 staff, AUT Library is one of the largest divisions at AUT. | The UC Library was first established at Canterbury College in 1879. Today there are three libraries on campus each covering different subject areas.The Central Library has collections of over 2 million physical items including books, archives, journals and a miscellany of other items that support research and teaching in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Commerce, Music, Fine Arts and Antarctic Studies. The Macmillan Brown Library is a research library, archive, and art gallery that specializes in collecting items related to New Zealand and Pacific Islands history. It holds over 100,000 published items including books, audio-visual recordings, and various manuscripts, photographs, works of art, architectural drawings and ephemera. The Macmillan Brown Library's art collection also has over 5,000 works, making it one of the largest collections in the Canterbury Region. |
| Campus Life | AUT is one of the world’s top young universities – and it is home to 29,000 students from 140 countries. With three campuses across Auckland, a vibrant student life and a range of support services and facilities, it’s easy to get involved and make the most of your student experience. As a student at AUT, you can access a range of services and facilities to help you make the most of university life and succeed in your studies. AUT offers some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – so you know you’ll be well looked after when you study here. AUT is New Zealand’s leading sports university with excellent gyms and sport centres, with facilities including group exercise classes and personal training services. | At UC your education doesn't end at the lecture theatre door. More than 100 student-run clubs and organisations support the varied intellectual, artistic, cultural, social, and recreational pursuits of the UC community. From engineering to film, rugby to board games, politics to religion, acting to motor cross, the university has a club for you! University provides a range of eating options on campus with numbers of bars, restaurants and cafes. The student association of the university helps the students of the university in succeeding and belonging to the university. The university also provides on campus accommodations for the students. |
| Hostel | #Small room - $11800 #Standard room - $12760 #Large room - $13480 #Standard studio room - $16920 | #Flats - $1300 #Halls of residence rent per month - $1520 #Homestay - $1600 |
| Famous Alumni | Bruce McLaren (racing car designer, driver), Stephen Tindall (Founder of warehouse group), Daniel Pryor (union rugby player), David Farrier (Actor and journalist) | John Key (politician), Rob Fyfe (businessman and former CEO of NewZealand airline), Rodney Hide (politician), Roy Kerr (mathematician) |
| City Life | Auckland—New Zealand’s largest city—is a wonderful place for expats. Nestled between two sparkling harbors and rainforest-covered mountain ranges, it’s hard to imagine a more scenic setting for a city. While Auckland has all of the amenities you’d expect from a cosmopolitan city (good food, culture, and nightlife, to name a few!), it’s also an excellent spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Within a short distance from the city, you can relax on a stunning beach, hike in the bush, or sail to one of the nearby islands. Auckland is a good place to start living as an expat in New Zealand because it’s got it all: plenty of jobs, an international community, a variety of apartments to choose from, amazing cafes and restaurants, and countless weekend trips close by.
| With a population of around 385,000, Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and the second largest in the country. It is currently undergoing a major rebuild and is in the process of transforming itself into one of the world’s most modern and sustainable cities. It is also New Zealand’s most affordable major city. Christchurch is the second major business centre in New Zealand and, as the national centre of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), it has quickly become known as New Zealand’s digital city. It is a leading centre for innovation, research and technology, and home to New Zealand’s largest ICT industry cluster. Key business sectors include engineering, biotechnology, avionics, electronics, software engineering, agriculture, education, forestry, nutraceuticals, Antarctic research and tourism. |
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