UP International College (AUT), Auckland is a pathway college, so it is not normally ranked as a standalone university. Students should evaluate it through its progression route into Auckland University of Technology and the reputation of AUT as the destination university.

AUT Ranking Context

Ranking body	Latest available result	What it means for pathway students
QS World University Rankings 2026	410th globally	AUT is a globally ranked New Zealand university destination
QS Stars 2025	5 stars overall	AUT reports 5-star ratings across teaching, research, facilities, employability, global engagement and other areas
QS International Student Diversity 2026	27th globally and 1st in New Zealand	Useful context for international students choosing Auckland
QS International Students Ratio 2026	39th globally	Shows AUT's international student profile
QS International Faculty Ratio 2026	76th globally	Adds context for AUT's international outlook
THE World University Rankings 2026	501-600 band globally	Additional global ranking context for AUT
THE Young University Rankings	Top 100 globally, as reported by AUT pathway materials	Relevant for students who want a modern university environment

Subject And Career Context

AUT is known for practical and career-focused teaching across areas such as:

• Business, economics and law
• Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
• Health sciences
• Design, creative technologies and communication studies
• Hospitality, tourism and events
• Sport and recreation
• Science, social sciences and public policy

The pathway choice should be matched to the intended AUT degree, because subject selection in foundation study can affect progression options.

What Students Should Understand

The college itself is not the ranking destination. The key question is whether the UP International College pathway connects to the AUT degree you want, whether you can meet the progression requirements and whether Auckland is the right study city for your budget and goals.

Bottom Line

For the September 2026 intake, UP International College (AUT) is a good option if you want a supported academic route into a ranked New Zealand university with a strong international student profile.