Program Reviews

U of A is a great university!! I feel challenged by my classes and know that i can reach out for help!! Really great university! I’m glad I chose here to study abroad :) I was really afraid at first of being in new courses away from home but I of A really made me feel at home. Everyone is very nice and happy to help. I wish I knew more about the resources given to me as a student, I feel like I and not using all that I can to be the best student I can be. I chose this program to study abroad because it is so far from home. I am from the states and so it is a long way to New Zealand. I knew that the teaching styles would be very different and foreign as well so I prepared myself for that but it was very easy to adjust to and the fact that the lectures are recorded is very helpful.

Coming to the University of Auckland was one of the best decisions I've ever made! It is conveniently located, making it easy to get to almost any where for adventures. Some of my favorite things I've gotten to do is take the ferry to many different islands, enjoyed the excitement of Queen Street, and attended events at Eden Park! The transiting systems here are so easy to use, I was traveling around every weekend! The amount of memories and friends that I have made while here warms my heart and I am so glad I picked New Zealand to experience this abroad semester in. Everywhere I went embraced adventure and travel. It is honestly one of the best things a person can do in their life. Even some classes go on island field trips! The professors here are amazing and supportive. They want to see you succeed in every way, which is really great.

Study Abroad at the University of Auckland is a fantastic opportunity! Going into my first semester, everyone has been so helpful and encouraging, especially assisting to aid my nervousness in starting something new so far from home. From the food to the scenery, Auckland is definitely a wonderful place to be.
The various clubs/programs for Study Abroad students is also very helpful in getting yourself adjusted to a new place, meeting new people, and planning a lot of trips to various places around the country! The opportunities offered in these programs apply towards a lot of different interests so you are bound to find something that you enjoy!
To anyone considering the University of Auckland for Study Abroad/Exchange it is a wonderful choice!!

Studying abroad in Auckland truly is an amazing experience. There is such different culture here, especially with the integration and respect of the indigenous peoples. Everyone is so kind here, and it has been an adventure getting to understand the culture and (try) to integrate! New Zealand itself is beautiful and super fun. While I did not participate as much in the study abroad mixers and events, I found myself in some pretty cool destinations, such as Raglan and Rotorua, and those are also epic places to meet people, and stay in unique, safe hostels! Everyone here is so connected to their physical environment, because of the plentiful things to do just a few kilometers away from you. Moreover, the overall processes associated with normal university and living things are so much cheaper and easier than the U.S., because everyone is here to help you! This country is amazing!

I currently have two months left on my 12-months-long exchange to the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and I am really sad my time here is coming to an end! I had so much fun in the last 10 months, I met so many amazing new people, and travelled around New Zealand, Australia and Cook Islands. I went out of my comfort zone so many times it feels like my comfort zone expanded by a million times. I took a Maori culture course on Kapa Haka which is so much fun, and I couldn't do that anywhere else. I live in such a cool student accommodation with 30 other like-minded people, we hang out all the time, this weekend we even filmed a movie for a film festival! Honestly, going to New Zealand for my year abroad was the best decision I have ever made!

I had done a little research before attending UoA. It was one of the few places of my options for the Exercise Science program. Coming from a big city in the states, after seeing the population of 1.4 million which is a dramatic difference than from the city in the states where I am from 3.2 million just for the metro area alone. I wan't expecting the University to be so congested. I'd compare it to the streets of downtown LA or the streets of New York. Students like to walk 3 or 4 people deep on the sidewalks which makes it even more of a task to navigate from class to class. It is bad enough the sidewalks are half size of the city I am from. The one department that was very useful for me was the disabilities support. I was able to get the accommodations I needed for my classes.

The University of Auckland is a school with quality academics and plenty of clubs to join. It’s a great place to go if you want to explore New Zealand on holidays and weekends as well. During my stay here (so far), I have gotten to visit the South Island for 9 days, visit the Northland for four days, I went to the top of Mt. Eden, I have done the Tongariro crossing, and I’ve gone to several places in Auckland within walking distance. I have found other students to go on trips with quite easily through Facebook groups and university clubs.
The professors that I’ve had are very knowledgeable and good at teaching. Some of my courses have been difficult, but the content has been interesting in all of them. I have no regrets studying abroad at the University of Auckland!

The University of Auckland is one of the best locations to study Pacific cultures, especially Māori and Polynesian cultures, in the world. There are Māori and Pacific Studies courses here that are difficult or impossible to experience at almost any other university that one might have the opportunity to study at.

The University has a fairly large student population, but the main campus is very near the heart of Auckland so students will not feel isolated when studying. Auckland has a variety of museums and arts opportunities that are available for reasonable prices, and some are free for students.

Academic supports have been robust enough for my needs while at the university, and extracurricular life has been engaging enough to meet my expectations.

The University of Auckland is definitely a different experience than the school I am used to in the States; however I have loved every second. The academics are challenging and the grading is a little more harsh, but it is completely doable. New Zealand is a beautiful country and I have had a blast exploring it's natural beauty.

I advise going to the library during the week and getting all of your work done so your weekends can be free for traveling. Most classes have 2-3 big assignments that will require a lot of attention; however, a couple long days in the library will get you a more than sufficient grade.

Campus life is great if you love free or cheap food. Being a vegan I have throughly enjoyed the $5 vegan lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as freebees like popsicles and apple juice.

There is something for everyone at the University of Auckland and an enormous, beautiful country to explore.

Took a few marine-related modules and i can vouch for the dedication and commitment of the lecturers towards the learning of their students. Fun field trips to Leigh marine reserves and the courses are generally fun! The modules here are less challenging and easier to understand given that the lecturers are much more experienced and are able to articulate what they want to teach in a simpler manner.

Lifestyle wise, there isnt much to do around Auckland except maybe Rangitoto island. So go out and travel the rest of the North and South Island. Being based in UoA makes it incredibly easy to travel to several places of interests in the North Island such as Cape Reinga, Whangarei, Tongariro, Taranaki, Rotoroa and Tauranga! Really gonna miss studying in UoA for sure!