Ranking and reputation
Learn more about studying Business at New Zealand’s world-ranked University.
Top Business School in New Zealand
The University of Auckland has been ranked as the No. 1 institution in New Zealand for studying Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, and Marketing by the 2025 QS World University Ranking by Subject.
The University is globally positioned in the 151-175 band for Business and Economics in the 2025 Times Higher Education Subject Rankings.
These rankings reinforce the reputation of the Business School as a leading institution for Business education in the Asia-Pacific region.
Top 1% of business schools worldwide
The University of Auckland Business School holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB International, EFMD-EQUIS and AMBA, placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Business School was the first in Australasia to attain triple crown status in 2004, a recognition it has maintained for more than two decades. This Triple Crown is our students’ assurance that the Business School provides the highest quality programmes and meets the highest international standards.
World Top 20 for Master of Management (International Business)
The Business School’s Master of Management (International Business) is ranked in the top 20 in the 2025 QS International Trade Rankings, surpassing offerings from some of the world’s top universities, including London Business School and the University of Melbourne.
World Top 50 for Marketing
The University of Auckland ranks within the top 50 for a range of subjects, including Marketing, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025. These rankings reflect our strong academic and employer reputation, as well as our impactful research.
Acknowledged as a leading Entrepreneurial University
The University of Auckland was runner-up for Entrepreneurial University of the Year (Asia Pacific) in the 2023 Triple E Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence Awards.
The University claimed the top spot as Entrepreneurial University of the Year (Asia Pacific) in 2020. The European-based Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities administers the award.
The University hosts impressive support services and facilities, such as the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the University’s Unleash Space. These foster entrepreneurial activity among students, staff and the wider community and create societal impact.