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Academic eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, graduate diploma or approved equivalent, plus five years' relevant professional experience evidenced by a CV.
- MBA Director approval is required; an aptitude test or interview may apply.
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Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New ZealandReviewed 22 October 2026
AUT's City Campus MBA combines business study with an applied project for experienced professionals.
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AUT's City Campus MBA combines business study with an applied project for experienced professionals. This guide covers international on-campus AK3717, not its domestic-only online alternative.
Selected programme examples
- Master of Business Administration, AK3717 — 180 points; normally 1.5 years full-time
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, every band at least 6.0, or an approved equivalent.
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Study intakes
- City Campus 2027 starts: 22 February, 3 May, 12 July and 20 September.
- Duration depends on term course-load.
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Application deadlines
- The AK3717 registry lists application closures of 19 February, 30 April, 9 July and 17 September 2027 for the corresponding City Campus intakes.
- These last administrative dates are not suitable offshore planning targets: AUT recommends international postgraduate applications at least three months before starting, subject to availability.
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International tuition
- 2027 international MBA fees: NZ$67,289.51 for all 180 points, comprising NZ$65,400 tuition and NZ$1,889.51 student services levy.
- This is not an annual 120-point charge.
- Final course selection, later-year changes and other charges can affect the invoice; living costs are separate.
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Scholarships & funding
- New full-fee international students from eligible South Asian countries, including India, can apply for a competitive NZ$7,000 first-year postgraduate tuition contribution for eligible Semester 1/2, 2027 study.
- Closing dates are 22 November 2026 and 23 May 2027, or earlier if awards fill.
- A qualifying offer, separate scholarship application and full-time enrolment are required; confirm whether your MBA term qualifies.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Auckland University of Technology?
Selected programme options include Master of Business Administration, AK3717 — 180 points; normally 1.5 years full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Auckland University of Technology?
A bachelor's degree, graduate diploma or approved equivalent, plus five years' relevant professional experience evidenced by a CV. MBA Director approval is required; an aptitude test or interview may apply. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, every band at least 6.0, or an approved equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at Auckland University of Technology?
2027 international MBA fees: NZ$67,289.51 for all 180 points, comprising NZ$65,400 tuition and NZ$1,889.51 student services levy. This is not an annual 120-point charge. Final course selection, later-year changes and other charges can affect the invoice; living costs are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Auckland University of Technology?
The AK3717 registry lists application closures of 19 February, 30 April, 9 July and 17 September 2027 for the corresponding City Campus intakes. These last administrative dates are not suitable offshore planning targets: AUT recommends international postgraduate applications at least three months before starting, subject to availability. City Campus 2027 starts: 22 February, 3 May, 12 July and 20 September. Duration depends on term course-load. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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