Study computer and information sciences with us and choose from a wide range of programmes that prepare you for careers spanning everything from telecommunications to education, and healthcare to finance.

The Institute of IT Professionals NZ (IITP) recognises the university Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences as meeting the Seoul Accord.

You benefit from the university outstanding facilities and industry connections, including ICT and Engineering Careers Fair where you can meet representatives from New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting companies, from Datacom and Deloitte to Slingshot and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. 

Pair this with the industry research project in your final year, and you have the perfect foundation to launch your career in computer and information sciences.

What you study

Year 1

You’ll study six core courses that provide foundation knowledge required for the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences and the four majors. 

Compulsory first-year courses for all majors are: Programming Concepts and Techniques, Computing Technology in Society, Mahitahi/Collaborative Practices, Mathematics for Computing, IT Project Management and Database System Design.

You also take the first Course to your chosen major(s).

Year 2 and 3

You specialise in your chosen major(s), and develop strong technical knowledge in IT, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse, design and maintain IT solutions. 

You gain professional skills and knowledge in programming, IT infrastructure and networks, communication and teamwork, ethics and professional practice, security and information systems.

In Year 2, you may also take courses towards a chosen minor. In Year 3, you work on a real-life research and development project relevant to your major which may involve software development or commercial research for an industry organisation.

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English
• English Language Proficiency
• CV/Work experience (If required)

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

high school qualifications from different countries:

India: Indian applicants must have completed one of the following:

• Higher Secondary School Exam or All-India Senior School Certificate with an average of 75% in the four best subjects, with a minimum of 60% in English
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum of 60% in English

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognised university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognised institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with the university Certificate in Science and Technology.