Auckland University of Technology Scholarships for International Students 2026

AUT does have online study through AUT Online, but there are no scholarships attached at the time of the writing.

AUT offers scholarships across a wide range of subjects rather than only one or two fields. Its current study areas include business, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, health sciences, science, language and culture, social sciences and public policy, law, art and design, education, communication, hospitality, sport, and Māori and indigenous development. From the recipient stories, Carol Munywoki studied Electrical Engineering and Nohely studied Supply Chain Management, so engineering and business are definitely represented. For STEM more broadly, AUT clearly supports engineering, computing, mathematics and science. For humanities, AUT publicly lists language and culture plus social sciences and public policy.

AUT does not use one single nationality rule for all scholarships. Instead, the answer depends on the scholarship. The Global Scholarships AUT stories add useful examples: Carol Munywoki is Kenyan and Nohely is Ecuadorian.

Usually yes if English is not your first language, but not always in the exact same way. AUT says its classes are taught in English and that students whose first language is not English need to provide evidence of English ability. Typical benchmarks include IELTS 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 for bachelor’s degrees and IELTS 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 for master’s degrees, with TOEFL and other alternatives also accepted. The recipient stories show two different routes: Nohely said, “I chose the Academic IELTS” and that her admission depended on passing a “three-month academic English course,” while Carol Munywoki said she “did not need to sit for a standardized English test” because English is an official language in her country.

There is no single AUT-wide minimum grade that covers every applicant and every programme. For undergraduate entry, AUT uses country-specific standards, so the required grades depend on where you studied. As one official example, one listed secondary qualification route requires an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with at least 65% in English. At postgraduate level, sample minimums on AUT’s current entry pages include 65% / B- / GPA 2.6 for the Master of Supply Chain Management, 70% / B / GPA 3.0 for the Master of Engineering, and 70% / B / GPA 3.0 for the Master of Business, depending on the degree structure and country system. The recipient stories also show that grades matter, but fit matters too: Nohely says her “grades were good, they weren’t always the highest.”

There’s no age limit for major Auckland University of Technology scholarships.

A strong AUT scholarship profile usually combines academic readiness, a clear match between your previous studies and your target programme, and a convincing reason for why AUT fits your goals. On the official side, AUT’s current international scholarship regulations say applicants generally need to be new full-fee-paying international students, hold a current conditional or unconditional Offer of Place, and submit a detailed academic transcript plus a completion certificate.

For undergraduate international applications, AUT says you will typically need a passport or birth certificate, an official academic transcript with English translation if needed, and a completion certificate from your secondary or high school. Depending on the programme, you may also need an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson. For taught postgraduate international applications, AUT says you will typically need a passport or birth certificate and an official academic transcript with English translation if needed for your bachelor’s degree. Depending on the programme, you may also need evidence of work experience such as a CV and an English test. For scholarship applications, AUT’s current international scholarship regulations also ask for a valid Offer of Place, a detailed recent academic transcript, a completion certificate and your AUT student ID, while doctoral scholarship applications additionally require a brief CV and a research proposal. The AUT recipient stories add a personal angle: Nohely specifically mentions using Academic IELTS and completing a funded academic English course, and Carol Munywoki said she refined her personal statement through multiple drafts.