About the University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and highest ranked university and consistently places among the Top 100 universities in the world. The university hosts around 40,000 students on five Auckland campuses, with the bulk of students in the city campus.
Excellent rankings
- The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university in the QS World University Rankings. Placed 83rd in the world, the university is the only university in New Zealand in the top 100 globally.
- The University of Auckland enjoys an excellent reputation and rankings in the world of Medicine, being placed in the top 40 for both Pharmacy & Pharmacology and Nursing: Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#28 in the world), Nursing (#35 in the world)
- Education (#29 in the world)
- Sports-related Subjects (#43 in the world)
One-year Degree pathway
You will follow the specialist Kings Degree Pathway Programme.
Depending on your degree of choice, you will study a combination of relevant subjects along with the compulsory subjects of Data Handling/Statistics and Communication/Study Skills.
At a glance
- Kings Bournemouth
- Kings Brighton
- Kings London
- Kings Oxford
- January 2025
- September 2025
- Completed 11 – 12 years of schooling
- Minimum IELTS 6.5
- 1 academic year (3 terms)
- Average 21 hours per week, plus homework and private study
Learning outcomes
- Raise English to university level
- Develop learning and self-study skills for degree level
- Full preparation for participation in the MMIs
- Develop relevant working experience required for entry into medical school
University of Auckland entry criteria
After successfully completing your Degree Pathway at Kings you will be able to apply to The University of Auckland.
For full entry requirements go to The University of Auckland website.
