University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship is a one-off NZD 10,000 or NZD 20,000 tuition discount for high-achieving international undergraduates joining the University of Auckland's first-year programmes. A separate application is required, with selection based on academic record, the personal statement, and references. Sri Lankan applicants compete in the global pool.
University of Auckland
University-funded
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Value
NZD 10,000 or NZD 20,000 Discount
Duration
First Year of Undergraduate Study
Awards
~30 Awards per Cycle
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Offer for Auckland Undergraduate Programme
You must hold an offer for an eligible University of Auckland undergraduate degree programme starting in the next academic year. Returning Auckland students are not eligible.
Outstanding Academic Record
Highly competitive — typically a strong A/L profile with at least AAB or 3 As. The University ranks applicants on academic merit, the personal statement, and overall potential.
International Fee Status
Open to international students paying full overseas fees. NZ and Australian citizens and NZ permanent residents are not eligible.
English Proficiency
Meet the standard Auckland English language requirements for your programme — typically IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 for general undergraduate, higher for specific faculties.
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Apply for the Auckland Undergraduate Programme
Submit your University of Auckland undergraduate application via the online portal by the standard deadline. Hold an offer (conditional is fine) by the scholarship application deadline.
Complete the Scholarship Application
Apply via the Auckland Scholarships portal — submit a personal statement (500-800 words on your academic and personal goals), CV, and two references.
Selection Panel Review
The University of Auckland Scholarships Office reviews applications on academic merit and statement quality. Outcomes are typically announced 8-10 weeks after the deadline.
Accept and Enrol
Successful awardees receive the discount applied directly to their first-year tuition. Accept the scholarship and confirm enrolment by the published deadline.
Why University of Auckland?
Consistently ranked New Zealand's #1 university and in the world's top 70, Auckland is the largest research university in the country. Strong programmes in engineering, business, architecture, law, medicine, and computer science. Active Sri Lankan student association and growing diaspora in Auckland.
#65
QS World Ranking 2026
#1
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