Program Reviews

NZ has been fantastic. The city is pleasant, it is manageable but with plenty to do and see here. Kiwi's are generally really friendly and happy to help if you aren't sure of something. NZ is a great place to explore and Auckland is a fantastic point to be based in. You can head to the Pacific Islands like Rarotonga, Samoa or Fiji if you need some sun. Or you can head into the countryside of the North Island, great places only being a couple of hours away from Auckland.

I would highly recommend Auckland University for an exchange.

Since I got here everything has really turned out well. First of all, everything has gone so smoothly, right from the beginning. In the unlikely event you would have a problem with something there is so much help to get. I have always been greeted warmly and felt welcome to ask even the most basic questions, from both administrators and lecturers or professors. The local students are also happy to lend a hand or answer any question you might have.

I would rate the University of Auckland as a 5-star tertiary institution because it has the perfect environment for overseas students, an experienced team of teachers and high-tech installations to meet the demands of any international student.
Moreover, there is an international office with prepared staff to assist students along their stay. The university is well located and the people is kind to visitors. You can find several good restaurants and make friends from all around the world.

Great experience at UOA so far. The campus and clean and relatively new (a number of the lecture theatres are newly renovated). Lecturers are helpful and engaging.

I think the UOA accommodation that I stay in, Parnell Student Village is particularly worth mentioning because it is spacious, well-maintained and safe. Pathways are swept often and any damages such as faulty lights are promptly fixed, usually by the next working day.

I definitely recommend studying at UOA.

In France, I do a double bachelor in Science and Musicology. Being an international student here is good because with the program "Certificate of proficiency" you can choose courses in different faculties, thing that I needed. All is very well organised on the website of the University and it's very helpfull when you have to choose your courses. Also be sure you have what you need to apply for a concession to not be in a course you can't follow.

Studying at the University of Auckland has been amazing so far! I am able to do roadtrips in the weekend and doing the normal studying during the week. The people in Auckland and New Zealand in general are very friendly and will help you when they can! I joined the rowing club to meet some new people from my age and have some friends now that I will always remember. I even was able to go to Fiji in the mid-semester break, paradise!

I decided to go to New Zeeland alone which was the best decision ever. I feel very safe and i am surrounded by friendly people. The support of study is very great and i can only recommend to go to NZ. Although prices for food and accommodation are relatively high, the accommodation i live in is really great. You get to meet new people and you don't have to be scared of being alone in NZ. I am excited for the break as its getting summer in December. i have joined the kitesurf club and i want to travel around with people i have met.

Going to study aboard is one of the best experiences you will get. You don't only get to see how other universities operate but you get to experience and travel the county while studying. What I have experienced it that they start off kind of hard right in the beginning to get it over with so then get that out of the way right away with is good. I have made so many new friends as well, not only in my class but all around the university so if you ever get the chance, GO!

I've been studying here for about 2 months and am loving it! The university has tons of clubs to help international students meet people and explore New Zealand. They have a great level of support for their students.

The most rewarding part of the program was definitely the club fair which happens at the beginning of each semester. It connected me with other Kiwis and international students that wanted to get the most out of their time here.

I came to New Zealand strategically 2 weeks before classes started and I am very happy with that decision. The friends I knew on the program and I were able to get very close together as we had time to explore the city of Auckland by foot day in and day out for 14 days. It got to the point where I was even asked for directions and was confidently around the city and was confidently able to give them in the first few days of classes. The university is very accommodating of being able to explore. With online lectures and later start times it gives me plenty of time to get out and see the city before and between classes. The university has been a great program so far.