Resources for postgraduate students

Where to find what you need throughout your time here as a postgraduate student.

General information

The Student Hubs

Your first point of contact for any enquiries you have about your programme, courses or the support services we have within our faculty. Visit the Student Hubs page.

University postgraduate support services

Get information on the personal, academic and financial support available throughout postgraduate study at the University of Auckland. Visit the postgraduate support and services page.

Information for new doctoral candidates

The University's comprehensive guide for all new PhD students. Visit the Information for new doctoral candidates page.

Undertaking your research

A guide to intricate policy matters and procedures relevant to postgraduate study. Visit the Undertaking your research page.

Engineering teaching assistant applications

High-performing Engineering Part IV students and postgraduates are invited to express their interest in becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Teaching Assistant (TA). Apply now.

Resources for PhD students

Policies and guidelines on funding and resources for PhD students. Visit the Doctoral resources page.

IT Essentials

All the instructions and information you'll need about our hardware and software facilities for all students. Visit the Student IT Hub page.

Security access

Postgraduate students are generally entitled to building access between 7am and midnight, seven days a week. Access to specific labs and facilities will be based on your programme needs and specifications, and is thus subject to your department's approval and safety policies. Find out more. 

Health and safety

Ensure that you're familiar with our faculty's and the University's health and safety policies.

Libraries and Learning Services

The University of Auckland's Libraries and Learning Services provides resources and services to meet our research, teaching and learning needs. Find out more.

Assessment information

Regulations, results, and what to do if you've missed a test or assignment. Find out more.

Health services

University Health and Counselling offers primary healthcare and counselling services to all students. Visit the Student health and counselling page. 

Second-hand textbooks

Second-hand books are sometimes available at the beginning of each semester. Our campus bookshop, ubiq (formerly UBS), provides a limited number of second-hand textbooks to be purchased in person. You can also check the notice boards throughout the faculty, or online retailers. Visit the ubiq website.

Clubs, networks and associations

A variety of social, academic and interest-based clubs and associations are run by students, for students to meet each other and network outside of formal study. Visit the clubs page.

Maps

Find out more about our faculty's locations and campuses.

University Calendar

The University of Auckland Calendar is an official annual publication that details all your programme and course requirements. Visit the Calendar website. 

Postgraduate advisers

Our Associate Deans (Postgraduate) can provide assistance with matters on policy and developmental oversight. Contact them at foe-postgrad-dean@auckland.ac.nz.

To get advice on specific course offerings, research projects and potential supervisors, contact a departmental postgraduate adviser.

Support services

Student Support and Engagement team

Our faculty's student support and engagement team supports students from Orientation through to employment, and runs initiatives for those with specific needs. Find out more.

AUSA advocacy

The Auckland University Student Association (AUSA) provides academic, financial and general assistance. They can offer advice on issues such as enrolment and academic challenges, financial assistance and support for disciplinary issues. Advocacy is available by emailing senioradvocate@ausa.org.nz. Find out more.

University Proctor

The University Proctor mediates disputes – both academic and personal – along with any allegations of bullying or harassment. Find out more.

More contacts for support

Fees and money matters

Overview

The University of Auckland website provides information on fees, student loans and allowances, and any help that is available for financial hardships. Find out more. 

Scholarship and funding

Get extra information on what internal and external funding options are available, or search for a scholarship. Find out more. 

PReSS accounts

The Postgraduate Research Student Support scheme is designed to assist students undertaking a research masters or PhD programme with specific costs. Find out more.