University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest research-based university by student numbers. Established in 1883 as the third constituent college of the University of New Zealand, the university is now made up of eight faculties over six campuses, and has more than 33,500 students. University of Auckland's page.

Current Events

Professor Stuart McCutcheon became Vice-Chancellor on 1 January 2005. He was previously the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington. He succeeded Dr John Hood (PhD, LLD), who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.

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1 January - 2005 - John Hood - University of Oxford

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The University is currently developing a new business school building, following the completion of the new Information Commons, to revitalize the School of Business.

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The Business School boasts one of the strongest International Business departments in Asia Pacific, offering two masters programmes, a Master of Commerce in International Business and a Master of International Business. It has recently gained International Accreditations for all its programmes and now completes the "Triple Crown" (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

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The University was ranked the top research university in New Zealand in the 2003 evaluation of research excellence conducted by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). In its overall findings, the Commission commented: ?On virtually any measure, the University of Auckland is the country?s leading research university. Not only did it achieve the highest quality score of any TEO , but it also has by far the largest share of A-rated researchers in the country.? Full report.

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