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Study Abroad and Exchange
Auckland | New Zealand 2025
No.1 No.5 No.1
New Zealand Globally for In New Zealand
University1 Sustainability2 for Employability3
Explore Aotearoa
New Zealand
Studying abroad can New Zealand
be a life-changing Māori name: Aotearoa
experience. Population: 5,259,9974
Geography: Three main islands
Living away from home in a new country (North Island, South Island and Stewart Island).
and at the edge of your comfort zone, you Total land area the size of Colorado.
will learn a lot – about your academic Largest city: Auckland
disciplines, about the world and about Capital: Wellington
yourself. Explore your capabilities and free
Official languages: English, Māori,
your curiosity.
New Zealand Sign Language
Enjoy the unbeatable lifestyle New Zealand Currency: New Zealand Dollar
offers while immersing yourself in our Exchange rates:
internationally-renowned education NZ$1 = US$0.60, €0.56 (May 2024)
system. Explore our natural wonders and Warmest months: January, February
experience a multicultural welcome in our
Coldest months: July, August
modern cities.
Government: Parliamentary democracy,
member of the Commonwealth.
Cover attributions:
1
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 4
World Population Review, 2024
and QS World University Rankings 2024
2
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024
3
QS World Rankings Graduate Employability, number one in
New Zealand and 68th Worldwide in 2023
2
Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland
Auckland Auckland is a great
Māori name: Tāmaki Makaurau
base for exploring
Population: 1,692,770*
Nickname: The City of Sails
further afield.
Climate: Temperatures range from an average of Many of New Zealand’s top attractions and
24°C (75°F) in summer to 16°C (60°F) in winter. most striking landscapes are within a few hours’
Landscape: Two harbours, 50 islands, 48 drive. Our study abroad students often spend
volcanoes, hundreds of beaches, 35 regional weekends exploring the North Island or fly to
parks, rainforests. the stunning South Island during the two-week
semester break.
* World population Review, 2024
Our campus and accommodation are in the
heart of cosmopolitan Auckland. Placed
between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea,
Auckland’s unique geographical position means
you can enjoy living close to stunning beaches,
untouched forest and tranquil islands. Add to
New Zealand is that Auckland’s great urban lifestyle, and it’s
clear why Auckland has been ranked third for
the world’s 4th quality of life.
safest country†
†
2023 Global Peace Index
Auckland
is NZ’s most
culturally
diverse city
There are 180+ ethnicities
in Auckland City§
§
Statistics New Zealand,
2018 Census
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Essential information
Nomination and Application Deadlines Entry Requirements
Exchange Study Abroad
Complete at least one full-time year of university study at the time of
Summer School 1 October 2024 15 October 2024 application unless you are considered under special admission. You should
(Jan to Feb 2025) have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (B- average) or
Semester One 1 October 2024 1 November 2024 its equivalent.
(Feb to Jun 2025) If you are from a country that is not recognised with English as a first
Semester Two 1 April 2025 15 April 2025 language, you must provide evidence of meeting the University’s English
(Jul to Nov 2025) language requirements. The required score for the Exchange and Study
Abroad Programme is:
IELTS (Academic):
Important dates Overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT):
Summer School 2025 Overall score of 80 and a writing score of 21
Orientation Monday 6 January The University of Auckland accepts a number of other English language
test results and additional evidence of English competency from certain
Summer School begins Monday 6 January countries. For details, please visit the website.
Lectures end Friday 14 February auckland.ac.nz/ug-eng-req
Summer School exams Monday 17 February 2025 –
Summer School ends
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Courses
With more than 100 subjects available, you can explore both subjects
Semester One 2025 that are unique to New Zealand and those that you need to complete
Orientation Monday 24 February 2025 for your degree at home. The list of course options is on page 5. You can
take courses across different subjects and levels as long as you meet
Classes start Monday 3 March 2025 prerequisites for relevant courses.
Mid-semester break Friday 14 April – Friday 25 April 2025 The standard full-time load at the University of Auckland is four courses (60
points) per semester. Most courses weigh 15 points, which represents 150
Exams Thursday 12 June 2025 –
hours of study or 10 hours of study per week for 15 weeks.
Monday 30 June 2025
Courses at the University of Auckland are generally made up of a lecture
Semester One ends Monday 30 June 2025 plus a tutorial or lab component. There will be one lecture stream
Semester Two 2025 throughout the week covering the main content of the course. You also
choose one tutorial or lab session which fits within your timetables.
Orientation Wednesday 16 July 2025
• Check the course catalogue for a full list of all University of Auckland
Classes start Monday 21 July 2025 courses. You can find brief outline of courses, terms offered and
Mid-semester break Monday 1 September – timetables. Note timetables for the next academic year (January to
Friday 12 September 2025 December) are published on 1 November of the previous year.
auckland.ac.nz/sso-courseadvice
Exams Thursday 30 October 2025 -
Monday 17 November 2025 • View or download a more detailed course description (or syllabus) of a
Semester Two ends Monday 17 November course, including its content, learning outcomes and assessment from
the University’s Digital Course Outlines.
courseoutline.auckland.ac.nz/dco
• Get at least 6 to 8 courses approved by your home faculty in case there
are timetable clashes or changes in course offerings.
• Some courses have limited or restricted enrolment for Exchange and
Study Abroad students. For a full list, check ‘Course options’ on the
website.
auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-options
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What you can study
There are more than 100 subjects to choose from and the full course
options are available on our website: auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad
Academic English Studies* Indigenous Studies Δ
Accounting Information Management*
Ancient History Information Systems
Anthropology ◊ Innovation and Entrepreneurship*
Archaeology ◊ International Business
Architecture Italian
Art History Japanese
Asian Studies Korean
Bioinformatics Language Teaching and Learning Key
Biological Sciences Latin
* undergraduate only
Biomedical Engineering* Latin American Studies*
Business Law Δ postgraduate only
Business Analytics* Linguistics ◊ ◊ ranked top 50
Chemical and Materials Engineering Logic and Computation worldwide2
Chemistry Management
Chinese Māori Studies
Civil Engineering ◊ Marine Science
Classical Studies* Marketing ◊
I wasn’t very aware of the
Commercial Law Mathematics differences in architectural
Communication Mechanical Engineering
Comparative Literature Media, Film and Television
styles and values before I got
Computer Science Medical Devices and Technologies Δ here, and it’s been interesting
Medical Science
Computer Systems Engineering
Cook Islands Māori* Museums and Cultural Heritage Δ
to be introduced into a whole
Construction Management Δ Music new way of thinking.
Creative Writing Δ Nursing1
Criminology Operations and Supply Chain Management
The fact that I had to focus on other things
Dance Pacific Studies
Data Science Pharmacy and Pharmacology
than what I was used to, particularly
Design* Philosophy tapping into my artistic and conceptual
Development Studies Δ Physics side as opposed to the practical and more
Disability Studies* Politics and International Relations technical approach I’m used to from home,
Disaster Management Δ Population Health made things challenging for sure, but I
Drama Professional Counselling Δ feel like I’ve learned a lot and that the
Earth Sciences (including Geology) Professional Supervision Δ experience will make me a better architect
Economics Property in the end.
Education ◊ Psychology ◊
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Public Policy Δ One of my courses is Pacific Architecture,
Energy Δ Russian* which focuses on the history, culture and
Engineering (including Engineering Science) Samoan* architecture of different regions within
English ◊ Screen Production the Pacific. Coming from the other side of
Environmental Engineering Social Work the world, I didn’t really know anything
Environmental Management Δ Sociology about this before I got here. It’s been so
Environmental Science Software Engineering cool to learn about the built heritage of the
European Studies* Spanish
different islands and how it can be passed
Exercise Sciences Speech Science
on through new projects. I think this course
Finance Sport Health and Physical Education ◊
Fine Arts Statistics has also helped me understand Maori
Food Science Sustainability culture better and how it connects with the
Forensic Science Δ Taxation other communities within the Pacific.
French Teaching
Gender Studies * Theology and Religious Studies
Geography
Geophysics
Tongan*
Translation Studies Δ Maren Lovise
Oeby
German Urban Planning
Global Studies Wine Science
Greek Yacht Engineering Δ
History Youth Work Study Abroad student from Norwegian
Human Services*
University of Science and Technology,
1
Only available to undergraduate students coming through special arrangements with our School of Nursing. Norway
2
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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Interesting courses
Make the most of your study abroad experience by choosing subjects and courses that are unique to New
Zealand or unavailable at your home institution. These are a few examples of subjects and courses.
Māori and Pacific Course code
ANTHRO 234
Course
Popular Musics of the Pacific
Typically offered
Semester Two
Studies ANTHRO 306 Pacific Archaeology Summer School and Semester Two
MĀORI 101 Introduction to Written Māori Semester One
Auckland is well known as the largest Pacific
MĀORI 103 Introduction to Spoken Māori Summer School, Semester One and Two
city in the world. Immerse yourself in New
Zealand’s unique indigenous and diverse MĀORI 130 Te Ao Māori: The Māori World Summer School and Semester Two
culture by taking courses in Māori and Pacific MĀORI 190 Kapa Haka 1 Semester One
Studies at the University of Auckland. Building MĀORI 202 Decolonising the Screen In Aotearoa Semester One
an understanding of diverse indigenous PACIFIC 100 Introduction to Pacific Studies Semester One
perspectives in our changing world will help you
PACIFIC 105 The Contemporary Pacific Semester Two
developing skills for an international career.
PACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance Semester One
Innovation and Course code
DESIGN 101
Course
Design Theory and Fundamentals
Typically offered
Semester One
Entrepreneurship DESIGN 102G Design for Sustainable Futures Semester One and Two
INNOVENT 203 The Entrepreneurial Mindset Semester One and Two
Learn how to test innovative ideas, products
INNOVENT 204 Understanding Entrepreneurial Opportunities Semester One and Two
or processes, how to finance start-up ventures
and how to sell and market new products and INNOVENT 307 Ecosystems for Innovation and Semester One
services locally and internationally. Develop an Entrepreneurship
innovative mindset and unleash your potential INNOVENT 308 Advanced Entrepreneurship Semester Two
at our business school with triple crown INNOVENT 309 Responsible Innovation Semester Two
accreditation. INNOVENT 310 Women in Entrepreneurship Semester One
INTBUS 151 Business across Borders Summer School and Semester Two
SCISCHOL 201 Introduction to Science and Innovation Semester One
Sustainability and Course code
GLOBAL 101G
Course
Global Issues, Sustainable Futures
Typically offered
Semester One
Environmental ENVSCI 101 Environment, Science and Management Semester One and Two
Science ENVSCI 303
GEOG 102
Environmental Science, Risk and Society
Geography of the Human Environment
Semester Two
Semester One and Two
Environmental Science focuses on real-world GEOG 205 Environment and Society Summer School and Semester Two
problems and understanding environmental GEOG 260 Climate and Society Semester One
issues caused by human activity. We are GEOG 325 The Human Dimension of Disasters Semester Two
dedicated to protecting and restoring natural SUSTAIN 100 Sustainability and Us Semester Two
heritage, minimising human impact and
SUSTAIN 200 The Sustainable Community Semester One
restoring environmental degradation.
SUSTAIN 300 A Sustainable World Semester Two
Population Health Course code
HLTHPSYC 122
Course
Behaviour, Health and Development
Typically offered
Semester Two
Our Health Sciences programme provides a MāoriHTH 201 Introduction to Māori Health Semester Two
multidisciplinary understanding of health, POPLHLTH 111 Population Health Semester One
healthcare and its services in New Zealand. It
POPLHLTH 203 Health Promotion: Philosophy and Practice Semester One
focuses on population health, considering issues
such as the socio-economic and behavioural POPLHLTH 204 Health Care Ethics Semester One
factors affecting health and health provision. It POPLHLTH 207 Community and Cultural Development Semester Two
will provide an in-depth understanding of the POPLHLTH 210 Equity and Inequalities in Health Semester One
role governments play in determining health POPLHLTH 211 Introduction to Environmental Health Semester Two
policy, how wealth systems function, and how
POPLHLTH 304 Principles of Applied Epidemiology Semester One
the biological and social bases of ill-health exist
in our communities. POPLHLTH 311 Shaping Health Policy Semester Two
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Let’s get started
Exchange Study Abroad
1. Apply to your home university 1. Explore the University of Auckland
To be eligible for exchange, you must be studying at one of our Exchange Check out what the University of Auckland can offer for your semester
Partners. First, you must apply for exchange at your home university. abroad and discuss with your home university.
auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad
2. Get nominated to the University of Auckland
Your home university nominates you to the University of Auckland if you 2. Apply for the University of Auckland Programme
meet their requirements. At that time, you receive the invitation to apply Submit the application for ‘Certificate of Proficiency Overseas’ online.
from the Study Abroad Team. You can find the step by step application guide on the website. Check if
your provider or agent can help you with this process. For details, visit our
3. Apply for the University of Auckland Exchange website.
Programme
auckland.ac.nz/abroad-apply-guide
Submit the application for ‘Certificate of Proficiency for Exchange’ online.
Documents to upload with your application:
You can find the step by step application guide on the website.
• Your home university academic transcript in English
auckland.ac.nz/abroad-apply-guide instead of applynow
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Documents to upload with your application:
• A certified copy of passport front page
• Your home university academic transcript in English
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable) 3. Apply for accommodation
• A certified copy of passport front page Apply for on-campus housing online by the priority deadline. For details,
refer to page 10.
4. Apply for accommodation accommodation.auckland.ac.nz
Apply for on-campus housing online by the priority deadline. For details,
refer to page 10. 4. Accept offer of admission
accommodation.auckland.ac.nz You will receive an email with a PDF document of Offer of Place if you meet
the University’s admission requirements. There is an introduction in the
offer on how to accept your offer. You must do this in order to enrol.
5. Accept offer of admission
You will recieve an email with a PDF document of Offer of Place if you meet 5. Pay fees
the University’s admission requirements. There is an introduction in the
Pay fees via Student Services Online because you need a receipt of
offer on how to accept your offer. You must do this in order to enrol.
tuition fee to apply for a student visa. You do not need to pay fees to the
University of Auckland if you have already paid it to your home university
6. Apply for student visa or provider.
Submit your ‘Exchange Student Visa’ on the
Immigration New Zealand website as soon 6. Apply for student visa
as your receive Offer of Place from the
Submit your ‘Fee Paying Student Visa’ on the
University of Auckland.
Immigration New Zealand website as soon as
For details, visit our website by scanning the your receive Offer of Place from the University of
QR code. Auckland.
For details, visit our website by scanning the
7. Begin enrolling in courses QR code.
Check if you have accepted your offer and have uploaded a certified
copy of passport. Let’s begin enrolling in courses by logging into Student 7. Begin enrolling in courses
Services Online.
Check if you have accepted your offer and have uploaded a certified
Some courses may require you to submit a concession so the University of copy of passport. Let’s begin enrolling in courses by logging into Student
Auckland can review your previous study. For more information, check the Services Online.
website.
Some courses may require you to submit a concession so the University of
auckland.ac.nz/enrol Auckland can review your previous study. For more information, check the
website.
8. Prepare travel auckland.ac.nz/enrol
Start preparing for your exciting trip to New Zealand!
The Study Abroad Team sends you a series of pre-departure newsletter 8.Prepare for travel
and hosts an online pre-departure session every semester to help you Start preparing for your exciting trip to New Zealand!
prepare for your travel and study. Keep a close eye on your email inbox for
The Study Abroad Team sends you a series of pre-departure newsletter
more information about everything you need to know before your travel!
and hosts an online pre-departure session every semester to help you
prepare for your travel and study. Keep a close eye on your email inbox for
more information about everything you need to know before your travel!
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Unique opportunities
Maximise your study abroad experience through our short-term
programmes and unique opportunities.
Gap Year with Practicum Study
the University of Abroad in Clinical
Auckland Exercise Physiology
Spend a year in Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest The University of Auckland’s Clinical Exercise
and most diverse city! As the best-connected Physiology programme is accredited by
city in the country, you’ll have easy access to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
all the natural wonders of the country and the Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Obtain
rest of the Pacific region. You can explore unique practical learning experience in Clinical
subjects at the University of Auckland while Exercise Physiology that meets requirements
having a genuine Kiwi experience working and for registration with professional organisations
travelling around the country for your gap year. in your home country (including the American
auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-gap College of Sports Medicine).
auckland.ac.nz/clinical-exercise-physiology
Internships
International
(Faculty of Arts)
Research
“This entire experience was Our Faculty of Arts gives Communication and
something I would have never
Media Studies students the chance to gain work
experience through undertaking a project in
Programme
thought of doing, but I took a real-world workplace. The course is career-
focused and gives you the opportunity to
(Faculty of Arts)
the leap and went for it and it develop and showcase a variety of transferable Spend six (or eight) weeks developing
has been the best experience skills of value to the workplace. It is available multidimensional research skills as you
for students who have completed two years of contribute to research projects that tackle
of my life. There have also degree studies and mainly take courses within complex, global issues. Research topics range
been many experiences I our Faculty of Arts. from refugee resettlement to political branding
and indigenous identity. Students will join a
have taken advantage of auckland.ac.nz/arts-interships
cohort of study abroad research students and
while being here that were work alongside Faculty of Arts academics on a
certainly out of my comfort Field-trip oriented variety of research tasks. Research students will
begin the programme with an excursion that
zone, but it has made all the courses introduces students to the cultural context of
difference.” Aotearoa New Zealand.
(Faculty of Science) auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-research
“The combination of learning about Māori Our Faculty of Science offers a range of courses
culture and language as well as being across multiple disciplines that give students the
surrounded by Native Māori people with opportunity to explore New Zealand and learn
strong ties to those aspects of culture and about the subject in the field. These subjects
more has made me realize how important have courses with field-trip embedded.
it is for Native people to get educated • Biological Sciences No.1 in
and return to their homelands and
make a difference in any way possible.
• Earth Sciences
New Zealand
• Environmental Science
Therefore, I am even more certain that • Geography
and Top 100
after I complete my studies, I want to
return home to Hawai’i and help uplift my
• Marine Science worldwide for
people and make Hawai’i a better place www.auckland.ac.nz/sso-courseadvice graduate
for Hawaiians for generations to come.”
employability
Teani De Fries
QS Graduate Employability
Rankings 2023
Study Abroad student from
Dartmouth College, USA
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Co-curricular
programmes
Make the most of these opporuntites outside of class to meet your fellow
students and get to know New Zealand!
Waipapa Noho Ambassadors and share your amazing
experiences around Auckland and New Zealand.
Marae You’ll receive the chance to participate in some
unique Auckland events and a recognition at the
end of semester to add to your CV.
The Waipapa Noho Marae programme for
Exchange and Study Abroad students takes auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-ambassador
place at the beginning of each semester, just
before Orientation. Come together with fellow
students from all over the world, and experience Rugby Programme
an overnight stay at the beautiful Waipapa
New Zealand is famous for our rugby culture!
Marae, located right on our City Campus. Get to
Join in on the fun and develop your sports skills
know one another, learn ‘NZ culture’ from our
by adding a rugby training programme with
welcoming and knowledgeable Māori student
NZIRA to your schedule. You will take three
leaders.
courses with the University of Auckland and
auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-marae engage in a mixture of morning and afternoon
specialised training sessions with a game of
“The University of Auckland
is situated right in the
Generation rugby each weekend.
auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-rugby
heart of the city, so it was
Changemaker appealing to experience
Generation Changemaker is an exciting extra- Innovation and New Zealand’s largest
curricular programme for Study Abroad and
Exchange students who are passionate about Entrepreneurship urban area with such
innovation and entrepreneurship. If you get
excited about exploring creative solutions to
Unleash Space (Kura Matahuna) is our vibrant intimacy. Additionally,
innovation and entrepreneurship hub, with a
global problems and working with your peers to
take meaningful action, while immersing yourself
state-of-the-art maker space. It is open and UoA offers an incredibly
in a new culture and country, then Generation
free for all students and we provide workshops,
bookable meeting rooms, brainstorming spaces,
diverse array of academic
Changemaker is for you!
auckland.ac.nz/changemaker
experts and inspiration for your projects and programmes. I was thrilled
ventures. For those interested in exploring
the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, to have the opportunity
Instagram join a one-day workshop or enter a part-time
programme in the holidays. We have a range of
to study topics closely
intertwined with New
Ambassadors interactive programmes for everyone. Unleash
your potential, wherever you are on your
Zealand and the Pacific
journey.
Do you love taking photos or have a passion
for social media? Join Study Abroad Instagram cie.auckland.ac.nz as a whole.”
I enjoy the excitement and accessibility
of Auckland. Like any large city, there
is no shortage of entertainment while
here. You can visit massive volcanic
craters, have fun island adventures, or
find a favourite dinner spot with some
friends just down the street. It’s an
incredible city that combines an urban
lifestyle with the opportunity to escape
into nature.
Carson Davis
Study Abroad student from George
Washington University, USA
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Guaranteed accommodation
We commit to offering on-campus accommodation to every study abroad or exchange student who applies to
the University by the deadline.
The sooner you apply, the sooner your
accommodation will be reserved for you.
Accommodation If your home university or provider arranges
university housing for you, you do not have to
Accommodation is only guaranteed for
students who submit applications before the
application dates apply individually. Please check with them first.
A family room or couple room is excluded from
application deadlines.* Semester One guaranteed housing due to our capacity.
We encourage you to apply for accommodation (February to June 2025): Accommodation is a semester contract of 21
as soon as applications open, even if you have Open on 1 August 2024 weeks. You can move in and out within the
not yet completed your application to study Close 15 October 2024 contract dates. The tentative dates of contract
at the University of Auckland. This will help in 2025 are:
to ensure you have a place at a University Semester Two 2025 Semester One: Saturday, 22 February 2025 to
residence hall. (July to November 2025): Monday, 7 July 2025
At the time you accept your residential Open on 1 April 2025 Semester Two: Wednesday, 9 July 2025 to
agreement, you are required to pay $950 to Close on 1 May 2025 Friday, 21 November 2025
secure your place ($650 accommodation The University’s Accommodation Solutions team
deposit and $300 administration fee). will attempt to place a student in on-campus Apply online at:
The $650 deposit forms part of your overall accommodation even after deadlines have accommodation.auckland.ac.nz
accommodation fee. passed.
Confidential references and visa document are
not required for Study Abroad and Exchange
students to apply for accommodation.
Room Mobility impairment Bathroom Catering 2024 residence Recreation, sport and academic Walking distance
configurations access configurations semester fees – NZ$ facilities to City Campus
Carlaw Park – Nicholls Single room Shared Self- $7,710.00 BBQ, Games Room, Lounge, 15 mins
in shared catered Basketball hoop, volleyball court,
apartment Study Room
Carlaw Park – Stuart Single room Shared Self- $7,920.00 BBQ, Games Room, Lounge, 15 mins
McCutcheon House in shared catered Basketball, Study Room
apartment
Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa Single room Shared Self- $7,185.00 Sky deck, BBQ, Social/Games 5 mins
in shared catered Room, Music Room, Study Room
dormitory
55 Symonds Studio Deluxe Private Self- $9,915.00 Study Room, TV room, bbq, 10 mins
catered lounge, Games Room
*The fees for 2025 have yet to be finalised at the time of publication but will be available on the Accommodation website in July 2024. Accommodation fees quoted are in NZ$ for a 21
week contract in 2024, including application fee and one-time residential service fee.
10Student life
Clubs, societies Make a difference:
• Generation Zero
Student support
and associations • UoA Volunteers Club The University provides extensive support for
Study Abroad and Exchange students:
• Project Wellbeing
If you want to make great friends, try something • Dedicated study abroad team
new, and explore off the beaten track, check • Equal Justice Project
• Campus Security with 24 hour emergency
out the Clubs Expo in the first week of semester. To see information about all our clubs, visit hot line
There are more than 250 student clubs and www.auckland.ac.nz/clubs
sports teams on campus. Whatever you’re • Libraries and Learning Services
into, there’s a club for you. The Study Abroad
Students’ Society (also known as SASS) creates Events • English language support
• University Health and Counselling service
an inclusive community for returned, outgoing,
Our City Campus is right in the heart of • Student Disability Services
and incoming study abroad students through
Auckland and students can discover the range • Spiritual and religious support
fun events, trips and social mixers.
of entertainment and events that the University
• Support for LGBTQI+ students
Go on an adventure: and Auckland as a city have to offer.
• Free airport pick-up
• Rock and Alpine Club (climbing) • Waipapa noho marae
If you need special academic accommodation,
• Auckland University Underwater Club • Alfred’s Street Party
submit a letter explaining details of learning
• UoA Snowsports Club • Get Into Nature disabilities and the services you receive from
• Auckland University Tramping Club (hiking) • Rugby Have a Go your home university before the semester starts.
• Auckland Arts Festival auckland.ac.nz/disabilities-support
• Round the Bays
• Pasifika Festival Auckland Sport and Recreation
• NZ International Comedy Festival
Play sport, get fit and have fun. If you’re keen
on playing sport, whether social or competitive,
we have a wide range of offerings to suit you
including social sports leagues, inter-faculty
tournaments, and our National Tertiary
Championships.
The University’s Recreation and Wellbeing
Centre gives you an opportunity to keep fit and
healthy with great facilities and equipment from
swimming pool to squash courts and rooftop
sport tracks with amazing city view. Being in
Auckland, you can get involved in one of the
many sport programmes unique in New Zealand
such as:
• Waka Ama
• Sailing
• Rugby
11Everything you need to know
Fees and living costs If you have an approved alternative insurance policy, you can apply for
an insurance waiver by the second Friday of the semester. If your policy is
included in the University’s list of not approved insurance policies, you
Fees and living Campus housing Off-campus housing
have to pay the University insurance. If you have an insurance policy that is
costs (single room in self- (single room in sharing
not on either approved or not approved lists of policies, then you can send
catering housing) housing)
your insurance policy documents for an assessment at least four weeks
Tuition fees $13,200* $13,200* prior to the semester start date.
Rooms $7,185 - $7,920 $7,300 auckland.ac.nz/is-insurance
Electricity, Water, Included in the $600
Internet and Laundry campus housing
University Recreation Included in the $159
Visa
Centre campus housing Exchange and Study Abroad students must enter New Zealand with a
Food $2,835 $2,835 valid visa to study for the entire period of study. Check details of visa on
Insurance $405 $405 the Immigration New Zealand website (www.immigration.govt.nz). Visa
requirements may vary depending on country of origin and personal
Mobile $100 $100 situation. You must apply online for the right type of visa as soon as you
Total $23,725 - $24,460 $24,599 (transportation receive an Offer of Place from the University of Auckland.
cost could be added
depending on location) Programme Type of visa
*Study Abroad students pay a single flat fee, which covers tuition fees for up to 60 points
Study Abroad (Certificate of Fee paying student visa
(usually four courses) and includes the student services fee. Additional fees may be
charged for enrolments over 60 points. Exchange students pay tuition fees to the home Proficiency Overseas)
university. Exchange (Certificate of Proficiency Exchange student visa
Exchange)
The fees and living costs here are estimated based on 2024 fees and
expenses and can vary depending on your lifestyle. Costs are listed in New Under current Immigration New Zealand regulations, only one-year
Zealand dollars based on a semester of 21 weeks. Exchange students can have work rights.
auckland.ac.nz/study-abroad-visa
Scholarships
The University of Auckland is giving more students the opportunity to study Checklists before travel
in New Zealand and offers partner scholarships for fee-paying study abroad
• Enrol in courses approved by your home university
students. Check with your home study abroad office to see if you are eligible.
The University also works with a variety of external agencies and government • Upload evidence of your visa online. You must provide evidence of your
bodies to make scholarship and funding opportunities available for students, visa by the first day of semester.
for example: • Upload your Campus Card photo
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
• Pay tuition, insurance and accommodation fees. You don’t have to pay if
you have already paid fees to your home university or provider.
Insurance • Advise the residence hall of your check-in date and time
All enrolled international students must have approved health and travel • Submit the Airport Pick Up form at least 5 days before your departure. If
insurance (regardless of the visa type) for the duration of the visa or until your provider organises the pickup, please do not submit the form.
you depart New Zealand, whichever comes first. • Sign up for the International Orientation Welcome. The details of
The detailed Studentsafe University policy can be found on the website. For orientation are provided via the pre-departure newsletter.
details on Studentsafe University policy wording, please check
auckland.ac.nz/is-insurance. The University of Auckland will automatically • Fill out New Zealand Traveller Declaration form online
charge Studentsafe insurance fee to your account after enrolment. You
must pay the fee unless the University of Auckland approves the use of an
alternative insurance policy.
Contact us
Email: studyabroad@auckland.ac.nz @AucklandUni @studyabroad_auckland
Phone: +64 9 923 1969
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www.auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad
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