The University of Auckland Business School runs New Zealand's top-ranked MBA. GMAT is accepted but, as with most New Zealand programmes, weighed alongside significant professional experience rather than treated as a hard cutoff.
Does Auckland Require the GMAT?
| Programme | GMAT Requirement |
|---|---|
| Auckland MBA | Recommended, waivable for strong professional experience |
| Master of Business Analytics | Not typically required |
Auckland MBA — GMAT Benchmarks
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Median GMAT (admitted class, where submitted) | ~590 – 620 |
| Competitive GMAT | 630+ |
| Waiver | Common for applicants with significant management experience |
GRE as an Alternative
Auckland Business School programmes that accept GMAT generally also accept the GRE as an equivalent measure.
GMAT Is Separate From English Proficiency
A GMAT score does not satisfy Auckland's English language requirement. International applicants still need IELTS or TOEFL:
| Requirement | Auckland Policy |
|---|---|
| GMAT | Recommended for MBA, not always mandatory |
| IELTS | Required — see our University of Auckland guide |
| TOEFL | Required — see our University of Auckland guide |
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