Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Reviews

I’ve had a great time in Auckland and at AOT. AUT has a lot of student support which made it easier for me to do schoolwork. MDSA also had a lot of social events so I was able to connect with people from all over the world and bond with them as we all were in an unfamiliar place Great it was my first time having my own space and it included my own kitchen in my own bathroom. In the essay also will check up on all of its residence, which was very nice to me because it let me know that someone care about my well-being being so far away from home. Overall, this is a great experience. Prior to coming I never thought I’d come to New Zealand outside of study abroad, but because of this experience, I’d love to come back.

AUT is the best University to have an international experience. Firstly, the orientation week helps us international students to be familiarized with the campus, and the other students. I met all my friends this week. The campus is giant with a gym, places to work calmly or in groups, a library and other cool places. There is always someone to help you if you’re in need and everyone is just welcoming. I’m having my best time and making so many memories at AUT. And the university is in the best city of New Zealand, Auckland.

The accommodations are cozy and conveniently located. There are so many food options around and plenty of spaces to chill with friends.
Professors are friendly and laid-back not too strict with students.
The study abroad team makes sure we are engaged and having fun by hosting events and trips from the international experience teams.
The scenery is out of this world; the beaches are beautiful and the springs too! I'm surprised by the amount of great scenery the public has access to free of cost. Really appreciated that.
I felt welcomed here! And fit right in with these lovely people.

Studying abroad with TEAN was the best decision I could have made. TEAN supported my every decision and a TEAN staff member was always available to answer any question I had. I would recommend studying abroad through TEAN to any person leaving the country for their first time. I was very nervous during the week that led up to my time abroad because I have never left the country. TEAN helped me by introducing me to my new best friend, Samantha. Samantha and I met on the plane to NZ and ever since then, we have stuck by each others sides. I will always appreciate the amount of support TEAN provided with my transition for the US to NZ. They had a TEAN staff member at my university which also helped me adjust. I am so happy that I decided to go abroad with TEAN.

I really liked this amazing breath taking experience, I met so many really nice people from all around the world, from the Netherlands to Canada and they helped me to grow and become a better person, the landscapes were so beautiful, we had the chance to make many road trips all around New Zealand, hiking through the tongariro or Abel tasman or even the mount taranaki.
The academic program was really strong and very digital I learned a lot about my field of study, it helped me enhance my knowledge about the financial world.
The administration people were really kind and nice they always were very responsive and if anyone had any question they were the persons to go to, they were really reliable.
I would strongly advise anyone who wants to go in exchange to choose New Zealand

I've had a great time in Auckland. First of all, the city is different than what I'm used too, but I'd grow to love the city, because there is so much diversity and there are a lot of activities in and close to the city. In the two week mid semester break I traveled to the South Island, alone. A big leap for an unexperienced traveler, but I am so happy I did it, 'cause I've seen the most beautiful landscapes, drove around wonderful roads and met a lot of very nice travelers. This was such an enormous boos for my confidence and It brought me a lot of happiness and inner peace.

The school is very organised, and the teachers are patient and invested in the students. There are a lot of possibilities to work at school or to learn more stuff outside your usual classes. The campus has all the facilities you need, it was close to the city centre and had a very good vibe.

If you decide to choose AUT as your exchange school, you won't be disappointed! NZ is, in my opinion, the most beautiful country and the people are the best. When I decided to come here as an exchange, I knew that it was going to be fun but I had no idea that it would be this much fun! The staff and co-students are helpful and extremely nice. Moreover, the campus is very comfortable and good.

Sometimes I felt like my papers could've been more challenging. However, with a wide variety of papers, you can choose to make your studies more/less demanding.

A big part of the lives of exchange students is traveling. Because the stream-based paper selection system, you can choose to have days off your week and hence travel more if you want.

To sum it up, I was extremely satisfied with my exchange. Everyone helps you if needed, the facilities were nice and the atmosphere was amazing.

My semester abroad was great, I met so many amazing people and was able to travel a lot during the semester through this beautiful country and to Australia. During the weekend we rented a car for small weekend trips. Definitely go to the south island which is so beautiful! If you have the chance do this during the summer time. It was nice to choose papers which are not directly related to my school back home for example I choose photography which taught me a lot about the techniqual side of the camera. If your studying in art and design I would recommend the texture of time class where you make a 16 mm film, the teachers are really nice and you are able to learn about developing the film a lot. All of this gave me new experiences. Stay in the WSA, you will meet a lot of people there.

Overall my time at AUT has been a wonderful and adventurous experience. I have met so many amazing people living at WSA who kept me busy throughout the whole semester. My friends lived in all different countries around the world which was so interesting to see such different backgrounds come together in a social setting. Whether it be the parties, dinners, roommate nights or weekend getaways, there was always endless plans to hangout with friends and make the best memories together. The AUT classes weren’t the biggest challenge but we’re still very interesting classes to learn from. I wouldn’t change my AUT experience for anything and I’m so grateful to have had the chance to live in such a community environment. New Zealand is now a second home away from home <3

Shivani was a great help beforehand, while I was still in Germany. Having no clue whatsoever about the classes, enrolling, living, visa etc., she was a great help, answering directly all the time. WSA is a great concept, all if us living together and all the free food events of course ! :) Also, new zealand is a great country to travel around. Be on the lookout for travelbuddies for weekendtrips! New Zealand has so much to offer. Definitely have a look into the Aut dance and performance club, really exciting if you never heard of Kpop before like me haha. The only sad part is that we have to pay the bus between the campus' on our own. But it's not that much, and all the free food around campus and WSA make it even haha. Have fun going there peeps. I enjoyed it.