AucMaster of DesignUniversity of Auckland · Auckland, New Zealand

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Written statement

Approximately 500 words addressing reasons for wanting to participate in the programme.

CV or resume

Design portfolio

Portfolio of design work as specified on the programme page.

Official transcript(s)

All tertiary study completed or attempted; certified English translation if not in English.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA/GPE 5.0 (NZ 9-point scale); 180-point programme. Bachelor's degree or Postgraduate Certificate in Design with GPE 5.0 (confirm pathway details).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Design-related bachelor's or PGCert Design pathway.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (writing 4.5) | 90 overall (writing 21); University of Auckland postgraduate English page; 6-point scale replaced 120-point scale in January 2026.; University of Auckland postgraduate English page; old 120-point scale for tests within normal 2-year validity.

Historical admission data is not published.