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University of Auckland

Auckland, New ZealandReviewed 21 October 2026

Auckland's course pages distinguish overseas school qualifications from domestic rank scores and separate taught master's entry lengths.

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Auckland's course pages distinguish overseas school qualifications from domestic rank scores and separate taught master's entry lengths. Its Bachelor of Commerce is a 360-point degree, while Data Science has different taught-master's routes. Published 2027 tuition should be used where available, with the Student Services Fee and other costs kept separate from tuition.

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  2. Bachelor of Science
  3. Master of Data Science
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Academic eligibility

  • Undergraduate BCom 2027 overseas examples: IB 28 or GCE/CIE A-level BBC plus English; Indian qualifications require the actual qualification selector/admissions assessment.
  • Postgraduate Data Science: relevant science degree with GPE 4.0 and sufficient relevant study; 180/240-point routes have distinct requirements and selection is individual.

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Language requirements

  • BCom: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
  • Master of Data Science: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
  • Use the linked university alternatives and programme-specific rules; these are not national New Zealand scores.

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Study intakes

  • BCom lists 1 March and 19 July 2027.
  • Master of Data Science starts depend on the point pathway; confirm the exact route rather than assuming universal July availability.

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Application deadlines

  • Verified Master of Data Science page: Semester One 2027 closes 8 December 2026; Semester Two closes 4 July 2027 where the chosen route is available.
  • These are not university-wide deadlines; international applicants should apply early.

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International tuition

  • Official 2027 estimated annual international BCom tuition is NZD51,020.40 for a normal 120-point year.
  • The fee page says the 2027 Student Services Fee will be set in late 2026, so it is additional and not yet confirmed in this research.
  • This figure is not a Master of Data Science quote or a complete living budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The current international scholarships page describes a 25% first-year tuition award for eligible new international master's students under International Student Excellence/High Achievers schemes.
  • For Semester One/Quarter Two 2027, offers needed to be held by 20 October 2026 for invitations on 21 October.
  • That offer cutoff has passed as of this check; do not advertise it as newly open to an applicant without an existing eligible offer.

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What can international students study at University of Auckland?

Selected programme options include Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Master of Data Science. 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 University of Auckland?

Undergraduate BCom 2027 overseas examples: IB 28 or GCE/CIE A-level BBC plus English; Indian qualifications require the actual qualification selector/admissions assessment. Postgraduate Data Science: relevant science degree with GPE 4.0 and sufficient relevant study; 180/240-point routes have distinct requirements and selection is individual. BCom: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Master of Data Science: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Use the linked university alternatives and programme-specific rules; these are not national New Zealand scores.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Auckland?

Official 2027 estimated annual international BCom tuition is NZD51,020.40 for a normal 120-point year. The fee page says the 2027 Student Services Fee will be set in late 2026, so it is additional and not yet confirmed in this research. This figure is not a Master of Data Science quote or a complete living budget. 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 University of Auckland?

Verified Master of Data Science page: Semester One 2027 closes 8 December 2026; Semester Two closes 4 July 2027 where the chosen route is available. These are not university-wide deadlines; international applicants should apply early. BCom lists 1 March and 19 July 2027. Master of Data Science starts depend on the point pathway; confirm the exact route rather than assuming universal July availability. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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