Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Professional Accounting is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. It takes 15 months (180 points), with intakes in Quarter Two (12 April 2027) and Quarter Four (27 September 2027).

University of Auckland is a public institution, ranked 67 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is NZ$76,723 a year, about ₹41.4 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly NZ$115,084 (≈ ₹62.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 estimated full-programme fee for 15 months; 2027 fee to be published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for New Zealand as a whole: NZ$20,000–27,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at University of Auckland for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's degrees usually need a bachelor's degree with a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of 5.0 out of 9 (about a B average) in the most advanced courses; some ask for more.
• The Business Masters (Business Analytics, Professional Accounting and others) accept business and some non-business degrees, and the Business Analytics programme needs a statistics course such as STATS 108 or equivalent.
• International application deadlines for the Business Masters are 1 February 2027 (April start) and 1 July 2027 (September start).
• Pay your fees to receive the offer documents you need for your student visa.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

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This course starts in: Quarter Two (12 April 2027) and Quarter Four (27 September 2027).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for New Zealand, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
• English test result
• CV and statement of purpose where required
• Evidence of funds for the student visa (NZ$20,000 a year for living costs)

• University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship

  Master's degrees

  Value: 25% of one year's tuition fees

  New international master's students with an offer for Semester One or Quarter Two 2027 received by 20 October 2026; invited to complete a short form by 4 November 2026. Offered twice a year.

  Official page

• New Zealand Excellence Awards (India)

  Bachelor's and taught master's

  Value: Set each round by Education New Zealand and the universities

  Exclusive to Indian students; offered through New Zealand universities in yearly rounds.

  Official page

• Undergraduate scholarships for first-year students

  Bachelor's

  Value: See the 2027 scholarships guidebook

  School leavers and first-year students; see the guidebook for international options.

  Official page

The University of Auckland was founded in 1883 and is New Zealand's largest and highest-ranked university. In 2027 it is 67th in the world in QS and =168th in Times Higher Education. It teaches across eight faculties, including business, engineering, science, medical and health sciences, law, arts, education and creative arts, and it leads the country in research funding.

The main City campus sits on the edge of Auckland's central business district, next to Albert Park, so students live and study in the heart of New Zealand's biggest city. Medical and health sciences are at Grafton, close to Auckland City Hospital, and engineering uses research facilities at Newmarket.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in New Zealand

• Master of Professional AccountingAuckland University of Technology (AUT)180 points · NZ$62,790 / year
• Master of Applied FinanceAuckland University of Technology (AUT)180 points · NZ$62,790 / year
• Master of Business (Finance)Lincoln University1.5 years full time · NZ$38,000 / year
• Master of Fintech and Investment ManagementLincoln University1.5 years full time · NZ$39,333 / year
• Master of Professional AccountingUnitec Institute of Technology12 months (180 credits, full time) · NZ$31,327 / year
• Master of Business (Finance)University of Otago1 year · NZ$64,785 / year

More courses at University of Auckland

• Master of Information TechnologyVaries (120, 180 or 240 points) · NZ$55,214 / year
• Master of Data Science180 or 240 points · NZ$55,214 / year
• Master of Business Analytics15 months (180 points) · NZ$76,723 / year
• Master of Engineering StudiesUsually 1–1.5 years · NZ$58,258 / year
• Master of ScienceVaries by subject · NZ$58,258 / year
• Master of Architecture (Professional)2 years · NZ$58,258 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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