The University Library is the biggest of its kind in New Zealand and considered equal to the top five university libraries in Australia. The General Library and our 12 subject-specific libraries hold more than 2.2 million items, many of which can be viewed via the impressive online library system. The Sylvia Ashton Warner Library (Epsom Campus) is one of New Zealand’s most extensive teacher education libraries.
The Centre for Acacdemic Development: Tā te Ākonga (Student Learning) is staffed by academic tutors whose main mission is to guide students to academic success.
The Information Commons gives students the opportunity to develop their IT, information literacy, English language and learning skills. Students can access the Library’s databases and e-learning system, plus MS Office systems, email and web all from the same computer.
Leisure amenities
The Recreation Centre is a well-equipped sports and fitness centre.
The Maidment Theatre hosts a range of professional theatre productions while the Musgrove Theatre features alternative productions including work from student clubs.
The Gus Fisher Gallery displays works by established New Zealand and international artists, while the George Fraser Gallery exhibits art from students studying at our Elam School of Fine Arts.
The welcoming Waipapa Marae and the impressive Fale Pasifika provide space and support for students, and both hold cultural events throughout the year.
Resources to guide your future
The Graduate Centre (part of the School of Graduate Studies) is dedicated to providing information, support and career advice to postgraduates, and also has dedicated computer study spaces.
Career Development and Employment Services in the ClockTower is the largest of its kind in New Zealand and designed to help students prepare for their chosen careers or investigate further study options.
Career planning and further study
In simple terms, career planning is the process of deciding on a career, then pointing yourself in the right direction to get there. You're doing a little career planning right now, as you learn about The University of Auckland.
Don't worry too much if you haven't yet pinpointed a career, or if you only have a vague idea of what you'd like to do. Career planning is a bit like doing a jigsaw, and part of your time at university will be spent fitting some of the pieces together. As an enrolled student, you can enlist the help of Career Development and Employment Services.
Our specialised Career Development and Employment Services
Career Development and Employment Services can help you assess your options for postgraduate study, find job vacancies, write a CV, practice interview techniques and more.
Our careers consultants are professionally qualified to help you identify career options, plan your career, find a job or consider further study.
For more information visit Career Development and Employment Services career planning website www.auckland.ac.nz/careerplanning
Become a well-rounded individual
Being a part of University activities helps you to boost your CV and get a head start on your career. If you're a budding entrepreneur, the Spark programme can help turn your idea into a real business. You can see the world while you study by applying for the 360° Auckland Abroad programme. Or you could volunteer your services in the community, join a student club or association or even start up one of your own. Employers are interested in every aspect of your life, including what you study and how well you do, what you do in your spare time, what work experience you have, etc.
Keep your study base broad or specialise
Some careers (like law, medicine and engineering) require you to do specific degree subjects, but there are many careers that don't. As you progress in your studies you may develop a keen interest in a specific subject or discipline and wish to take your study in this area further. The Career Development and Employment Services staff can offer guidance on options for achieving your long-term study and career goals.
Finding that great job
Career Development and Employment Services can help you seek out job vacancies, write your CV, complete application forms and practice interview techniques. You can attend job hunting workshops, careers fairs and employer presentations so you'll learn what employers look for and how to present yourself as a great candidate for the job you want.
For further information, visit University Careers Services.
Articles on careers
In January, the Wall Street Journal published results of a new study ranking the best and worst jobs in the USA, according to five criteria inherent to every job: environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands, and stress.
Faculties, institutes and campuses
The University of Auckland conducts teaching and learning within eight faculties and at two large-scale research institutes.
In addition to the impressive 16-hectare City Campus, the University has specialist campuses in other areas of Auckland and the North Island. From 2010, all University campuses will be smoke-free environments.
» Faculties
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» Other University entities
Faculties
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of the world’s leading research centres for the humanities, languages and social sciences. It offers bachelor, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in areas as diverse as History, Spanish, Philosophy and Anthropology.
Business School
The Business School is committed to producing the world-class graduates, research and ideas required to support and grow New Zealand's knowledge-based economy.
National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI)
NICAI is a vibrant hub for interdisciplinarity, connectivity and collaboration and comprises the School of Architecture and Planning, Elam School of Fine Arts, the School of Music, the Dance Studies Programme and the Centre for New Zealand Art Research and Discovery (CNZARD).
Faculty of Education
The home of cutting-edge education research and professional practice, the Faculty of Education offers innovative undergraduate programmes in teacher education, social work and human services. A full range of postgraduate programmes are also available as well as professional development opportunities, consultancy and support services for teachers, schools, principals and those in social services.
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering offers a range of specialisations. Alongside traditional offerings like civil and environmental engineering and mechanical engineering, new specialisations such as software, mechatronics and biomedical engineering have been introduced in response to the changing needs of society.
Faculty of Law
New Zealand's largest law faculty, The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Law boasts authorities in a variety of fields from commercial law to public law, including human rights and environmental law.
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences