Auckland Institute of Studies Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,000
- International students
- 80%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1990
Overview
Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) is one of New Zealand's largest privately owned degree-granting institutions. Established in 1990, it provides a range of NZQA-accredited qualifications in business, information technology, hospitality management, and tourism management.
Fields of study
- Business
- Information Technology
- Hospitality Management
- Tourism Management
- English Language
Accreditation: New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Application deadlines
- Recommended 4-8 weeks before semester start for international students.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- enrol@ais.ac.nz
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$5,000 – $20,000 / year
Domestic students
$2,000 – $10,000 / year
Fees vary significantly between undergraduate diplomas and the MBA program. International fees include compulsory student services levy.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | NZ$19,520 / year | Varies | Jan, May, Sept |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | NZ$19,800 / year | Varies | Jan, May, Sept |
| Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | NZ$20,400 / total | Varies | Jan, May, Sept |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 18 months | NZ$33,200 / total | Varies | Jan, May, Sept |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | NZ$22,400 / total | Varies | Jan, May, Sept |
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.