Welcome from the Dean
Professor Sarah Young invites you to join New Zealand’s leading Faculty of Science, where your degree will prepare you for a career full of possibilities.
Nau mai, haere mai
We are delighted to welcome you to the Faculty of Science at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. Whatever your aspirations, we are excited to support you as you begin your academic journey and find your pathway to a career in science and beyond.
Ranked 65th in the world by the QS World Rankings in 2025, the University of Auckland will equip you with a world-class education. We have ten schools and departments with teaching and research staff who are leaders in their field, exceptional science facilities, and flexibility to design a comprehensive degree, equipping you with highly transferrable skills, all set within a diverse and supportive community.
If it’s the student life you are after, our Halls of Residence offer you independence in a home away from home setting. This is also an opportunity to forge friendships and make life-long connections as you set out to discover your path in the world. In addition to this, the faculty is also home to a diverse collection of science clubs and societies, programmes, and support groups to help build your community.
Beginning your undergraduate degree is an exciting milestone, and we are honoured to be a part of your journey.
With facilities located across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, the faculty offers students a unique experience. Some highlights include the Central City campus Science Centre with state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, our Health and Rehabilitation Clinic , the Institute of Marine Science and Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre based at the beautiful Leigh Marine Reserve, multiple reserves used for research, and the Goldie Estate Vineyard based on Waiheke Island, a short ferry ride from the CBD.
I encourage you to look into the many science scholarships available for first-year undergraduates. You can find eligibility details and how to apply on our website.
Beginning your undergraduate degree is an exciting milestone, and we are honoured to be a part of your journey. We are confident you will find everything you need to reach your full potential and pursue a successful career in science. The faculty is proud of its legacy, which is represented by the success of our graduates employed here in Aotearoa, New Zealand and around the world.
Congratulations on your decision to study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. We want your experience with us to be a transformational time in your life and I look forward to being a part of your journey.