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University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

Offered by University of Auckland

Auckland's current International Student Excellence Scholarship covers 25% of one year's tuition for selected new international master's students.

Current status

Applications open

For Semester One 2027, eligible new international master's offer-holders must hold an offer by 20 October 2026 and will be invited on 21 October 2026 for scholarship consideration.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 22 October 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationNew Zealand
Degree levelMaster's
FundingPartial Tuition Waiver
Deadline21 October 2026
DurationOne-year tuition contribution
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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How much is the Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship?

The current university page states 25% of one year’s tuition fees.

Is it fully funded?

No. It is a partial first-year tuition award.

What happens for Semester One 2027?

Eligible offer-holders must hold an offer by 20 October and are invited for scholarship consideration on 21 October 2026.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

A current University of Auckland tuition scholarship for high-achieving new international master's students, now valued at 25% of one year's tuition.

TuitionPartial
Living stipendPERCENT 25 / first year
AccommodationNone
TravelNone
Health insuranceNone
Visa costsNot covered

Other verified benefits

Current university pages describe the award as 25% of the value of one year of tuition fees for new international master's students.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

The scholarship covers only part of first-year tuition; accommodation, living costs, travel, visa, insurance and remaining tuition are not covered.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be new international master's students, hold an eligible offer and meet the current academic threshold; current international information lists a minimum GPE of 7.0.

No initial scholarship application is required. Eligible Semester One 2027 master's offer-holders are invited to submit a supplementary scholarship form.

Prior educationBachelor's qualification for eligible master's admission
Minimum gradeMinimum GPE 7.0 stated for current postgraduate international consideration
ExperienceProgramme-specific
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalConditional
Admission before applicationYes

Eligible countries

New full-fee-paying international students entering eligible master's programmes.

Language requirements

University/programme English requirements apply.

Which documents should you prepare?

  • Admission/offer letter

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Academic transcripts
  • English test certificate
  • Statement of purpose

How do you apply?

  1. Apply for an eligible Auckland master's programme.
  2. Hold a valid offer by 20 October 2026 for Semester One 2027 consideration.
  3. Watch for the Scholarships Office invitation on 21 October.
  4. Complete the supplementary scholarship form if invited.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship?

The current University of Auckland page states that the scholarship is worth 25% of the value of one year of tuition fees for new international master's students.