University of Auckland – Postgraduate Admission Requirements (International Students) Admission requirements vary by faculty and program. In general, applicants must hold a recognized bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and meet the academic and English language requirements set by the faculty.

🧬 Science & Biotechnology

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline.

Good academic standing (typically a B average or equivalent).

Relevant background in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related fields.

Research-based programs may require a supervisor's approval and research proposal.

💻 Computer Science & Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Programming and mathematical background may be required.

Some specialized programs may consider applicants from other disciplines with relevant experience.

🏢 Business & Management

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Competitive GPA.

Some programs may require work experience.

MBA programs usually require professional experience in addition to academic qualifications.

⚙️ Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Applicants are usually expected to have studied the relevant engineering specialization.

Some programs may require evidence of technical competence or project experience.

🏥 Health Sciences & Public Health

Relevant bachelor's degree in health sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or related areas.

Certain programs may require professional registration or clinical experience.

⚖️ Law

Recognized law degree (LLB or equivalent).

Strong academic performance.

Some specializations may have additional requirements.

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree and/or teaching qualification depending on the program.

Some programs require teaching experience.

Higher English language standards may apply.

🌍 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Bachelor's degree in a relevant or related field.

Good academic record.

Research degrees may require a research proposal and academic references.

🔬 Research Degrees (Master's by Research & PhD)

Strong academic record in a relevant discipline.

Research proposal.

Academic references.

Identification of a suitable supervisor is often recommended.

Honours degree or research experience may strengthen an application.

English Language Requirements

Most postgraduate programs require:

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5

No band below 6.0

Some programs (especially Education, Law, and Health Sciences) may require:

IELTS 7.0 overall or higher

Higher minimum scores in individual bands.

Documents Commonly Required

Bachelor's degree certificate.

Official academic transcripts.

English proficiency test results.

CV/Resume (for some programs).

Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Letters of Recommendation (mainly for research and some professional programs).

Research proposal (for research degrees).

For a Biotechnology/Microbiology background from Bangladesh, the most relevant postgraduate options are:

Master's in Biotechnology

Master's in Biological Sciences

Master's in Bioinformatics

Master's in Public Health

Master's in Biomedical Science

PhD in Biological Sciences

These programs generally expect a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.