Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) was formerly called AIS St Helens. It was founded in 1990 and is counted amongst New Zealand’s largest privately-owned degree-granting institutions. It was first founded in downtown Auckland. Three years after its establishment, the institute moved into the former building of St Helens Maternity Hospital located in Albert, Auckland and converted the building into a tertiary residential campus. At present, the institute is affiliated to the Centre for Research in International Education (CRIE). Also, all the programs offered by it hold the approval of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
AIS has two campuses in Auckland, New Zealand. St Helens Campus is situated in Mt Albert near the Chamberlain Park Golf Course. This campus offers courses in English language, business, hospitality management, tourism management, business administration, and information technology. It houses a huge library, hi-tech computer labs, a cafeteria, comfortable dormitories, spacious classrooms, a devotional room, and tennis courts. It also offers an uninterrupted WiFi connection and free parking facility. Asquith Campus is situated just a five-minute walk away from St Helens Campus. It offers courses in information technology, tourism management, business and hospitality management. It is home to computer labs, a study room that offers access to the resources of the library, a gymnasium, a student training cafeteria, and a sports hall.
AIS offers a wide range of postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, certificate, graduate diploma, and postgraduate diploma programs in various fields. It also has an English Language Centre that offers training in Business English and EAP, EFL, IELTS preparation. The institute has strategic tie-ups with numerous academic institutions and organizations in New Zealand and abroad. Some international partner institutions include Baekseok University in Korea, Stanford University in Bangladesh, Xiangnan University in China, Shih Chien University in Taiwan and Informatics Education in Singapore.
AIS has many alumni worldwide including numerous successful and distinguished names. Anna Medvedeva works as a relationship services manager at ANZ Bank. Kenji Murakami is a member of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries (NZSA). Chandan Ohri is the head of IT advisory and a partner at KPMG New Zealand. Emmanuel Ramos Ortile works for Robert Walters NZ. Mehrunnissa is a Delivery Center Consultant at IBM. Lesieli Filivao is an accounts manager at New Zealand Industrial Specialists. Vivi Lu is a legal executive at Amicus Law. Mi Kyung Ryu is a test analyst at Gentrack. Also, many other notable and accomplished people have graduated from the institute over the years.
Auckland Institute Of Studies Courses
Bachelor of Business (BBus)
The AIS Bachelor of Business (BBus) programme is designed to help our students develop general and specialist skills across the business sector,…Level of study:Bachelor’s DegreeDuration:28 months Show moreStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-2022
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM)
The Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) is designed for students wishing to acquire a managerial role in the fast-growing hospitality sector in…Level of study:Bachelor’s DegreeDuration:7 semesters Show moreStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-2022
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) prepares students to become IT professionals. With a breadth of knowledge across a range of IT…Level of study:Bachelor’s DegreeDuration:7 semesters Show moreStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-2022
Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM)
An AIS Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) degree is a three-year programme designed for students seeking future management and leadership…Level of study:Bachelor’s DegreeDuration:7 semesters Show moreStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-202
Business English
Business English is a full-time course, and an excellent challenge for high-level students wishing to broaden their English in a professional…Level of study:English LanguageDuration:4 weeksStart date:November-2021
December-2021
English as a Foreign Language (General English)
This is a general English course for students aged 16 years and over. No English language level is required. This course is taught in small classes,…Level of study:English LanguageDuration:12 – 23 weeksStart date:November-2021
December-2021
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a full-time course designed to help students get their English to a high enough standard for the New Zealand…Level of study:English LanguageDuration:12 weeksStart date:Expected February-2022
Expected May-2022
Graduate Diploma in Business (GDBus)
The Graduate Diploma in Business (GDBus) is designed for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in a discipline other than…Level of study:GraduateDuration:3 semestersStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-2022
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (GDHM)
The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (GDHM) is designed for graduates of a bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in a discipline…Level of study:GraduateDuration:3 semestersStart date:01-February-2022
23-May-2022
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT)
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GDIT) meets the needs of students who have either completed a bachelor’s degree in a non-IT field…Level of study:GraduateDuration:3 semestersStart date:12-September-2022
auckland institute of studies tuition fees
Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
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BBA(1 Course) | 3 Years | NZD 17,920 |
BHM(2 Courses) | 3 Years | NZD 17,920 |
BE/Btech(1 Course) | 3 Years | NZD 17,680 |
MBA(1 Course) | 18 Months | NZD 33,750 |
Other Courses(10 Courses) | 1 Year | NZD 17,920 – 21,000 |
Auckland Institute Of Studies Ranking
World Ranking | Continental Ranking | Country Rank | Impact | Openness | Excellence |
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6560 | 69 | 17 | 8463 | 6492 | 5631 |
Auckland Institute of Studies is fully accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and is ranked as a Category 1 institution.
Auckland Institute Of Studies Mba
Master Of Business Administration(MBA)
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the most internationally-recognised business qualification in the world.
It is a professional degree in business management based on a practical programme with theoretical, applied and research underpinning. It covers a range of business disciplines which form the basis of executive decision-making.
For any students that started before May 2019, all detail regarding the old 6-credit system can be found here.
To enrol online for your preferred trimester, click on the start date below.
Programme Structure/Courses
Duration & Start Dates
Entry Requirements
Fees
International Students
2021 Programme Fees: NZ$33,750
Resource Fees: NZ$3,000
Total: NZ$36,750
Plus a compulsory Student Services Fee of NZ$300 per year (or NZ$30 per month or part thereof).
Note: International students from Pacific Island countries should contact Malia Uele for tuition fee details:
Phone: +64 9 815 1717 ext 846
Email: maliau@ais.ac.nz
Domestic Students
2021 Programme Fees: NZ$20,250
Resource Fees: NZ$3,000
Total: NZ$23,250
Plus a compulsory Student Services Fee of NZ$300 per year (or NZ$30 per month or part thereof).
This programme is eligible for a student loan from Studylink. Contact Studylink on 0800 88 99 00 or log on to www.studylink.govt.nz to apply for student finance.