News from the University of Auckland

Applications now open for 2026

Our Young Scholars Programme offers high-achieving Year 13 students the chance to complete a university course while still at school – fees free. For students outside of Auckland, MATHS 199: Advancing in Mathematical Thinking is available as a fully online option. Applications for the 2026 programme close Sunday 7 December.

Learn more about Young Scholars Programme

2026 Pacific Health Wayfinders

Pacific Health Wayfinders provide Pacific students with practical support to enter the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We offer school visits, pathway planning, on-campus workshops, and information sessions to help students understand entry requirements and prepare for university. 

Learn more about Pacific Health Wayfinders

Student Stories

Explore our programmes through student stories.

Bachelor of Health Sciences – Sankalp Lanka

A yearning to improve the lives of those less fortunate propelled Sankalp Lanka towards a career in public health.

Learn more about Sankalp

Bachelor of Nursing – India Knight

While working in a rest home, India Knight was inspired to mirror the career of the skilled nurses.

Learn more about India

Pearl Lafituanai – Teaching

Surrounded by educational role models her whole life, Pearl is following in her family’s footsteps to

 positively influence young minds with a Bachelor of Education.

Learn more about Pearl

Interested in student stories for other programmes? Check out other stories

Upcoming Dates

• Enrolment opens (for Fast Track offer holders): 3 November 2025

• Future Me | On Campus Days for Year 9 & 10 Students: 18-20 November 2025 (Year 10) and 25 November 2025 (Year 9)

• Results Released:

• IB: December 2025

• NCEA: January 2026

• Applications closing date for Young Scholars Programme: 7 December 2025

• Application closing date for majority of our UG programmes: 8 December 2025

• Fast Track Offers Expire: 2 January 2026

• Kōkiri Raumati | Summer Programmes start: 5 January 2026

• Firm offers made to all eligible applicants in January 2026

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please reach out to your adviser.

We hope you have a great last term!