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We welcome a diverse range of international students into the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We offer an inviting and stimulating environment with world-class teaching in a range of programmes.

If you choose to undertake a programme of study at our faculty, you can be sure of having an educational experience of the finest quality. The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s highest world-ranked tertiary institution by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities in 2012.

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Dean's International Doctoral Scholarships (FMHS)

The Dean's International Doctoral Scholarships (FMHS) were introduced in 2011 and are funded by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We aim to attract international students of high calibre to pursue a research doctoral degree in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and will provide up to three scholarships per annum of up to $25,000NZD stipend plus compulsory tuition fees, relocation grant, travel allowance and insurance. Applications close 30 April annually.

Contact details, application and eligibility information(PDF)  

Dean's International Doctoral Scholarships (FMHS) flyer(285.8KB PDF)

International student support

The International Development Manager, Karen Dorrian, and the International Student Assistant, Yvonne Marren, provide support for international students studying at the faculty. They are the first port of call for all international students in the faculty and provide advice in a number of areas such as accommodation, visas, immigration requirements and academic progress. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences' international team are located in the Student Centre at Grafton Campus.

Mrs Karen Dorrian International Development Manager Administration Faculty Administration Room: 505-101U Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89377; +64 9 923 9377 Email: k.dorrian@auckland.ac.nz

Yvonne Marren International Student Assistant Student Centre Faculty Administration Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 81538 Email: y.marren@auckland.ac.nz

For general enquiries regarding international study contact the International Office.