Program Reviews

I have really enjoyed my stay in Auckland, New Zealand. AUT is a big school with a lot of possibilities. There is always help available and there is focus on the social life - especially in the beginning of the semester. I would definitely recommend all international students to attend the Noho Marae Weekend - it is especially here get the possibility to bond with other students and make friends for the rest of the semester.

The level in my courses has been very different than what I've been used to at my home university. The assignments do not require nearly as much work , and the teachers are always ready to help you. The good thing is that there is a lot of time for traveling in the weekends then!

For me AUT was probably the best university I could have chosen for my semester abroad. Everyone at AUT is very friendly and helpful.

Auckland is a perfect place to live and discover the whole beautiful country. I can only recommend doing a semester abroad at AUT to get to know as much as possible from this little paradise!

Maxing lectures! Sometimes the studying wasn't challenging enough. Life outside uni can be boring if you don't know that many people. It would be lovely to have trips together, could uni organise that?

My time in New Zealand has been an amazing experience. The people here are super helpful and friendly, and the country is just as beautiful as you imagine.

The AUT city campus is very nice, with overall good lecturers and good student interaction in class.

It's good with an opportunity to live close to the city campus. The rules felt very childish in the beginning, but I guess some people here need it.

I´m really happy that I decided to do my exchange semester in New Zealand, this is such a beautiful country! I travelled a lot enjoying especially the lovely nature.

I´m also quite pleased with studying at the AUT. The campus is modern and well located in the centre. The level of teaching varied within papers but on average it was good (business papers).

Living at WSA was a good decision although the poor and expensive apartment itself was not worth the money. Still, I would recommend it, because it is close to university and it was the best way to get to know other exchange students!

I'm a brazilian student a AUT and so far I'm loving it. The North Shore Campus is awesome. The library is really good and the computers there are super fast so I always end up doing my homework there. The facilities are really good. There a lot of different places where you can eat in campus like kebab, indian food, sushi, subway. The AUT gym is really good and has great deals for students. Everyone, students and staff, are polite. The teachers are really organized, the lectures are great and the online blackboard makes it really easy to watch lectures online or get in touch with the teachers.

Very kind, insightful and laid back professors. Students are friendly. Loved my flatmates. I always felt safe in Auckland and especially in the Wellesley Student Apartments. But the RAs and security guards are a little too strict. Small get-togethers were often treated as "parties."

The main challenge was figuring out the online grading/assignments system.

I really appreciated the flexibility in scheduling my classes because it allowed me to travel almost every weekend! Professors seem to understand international students' desire to explore New Zealand and are generally OK with a few missed classes here and there. I would suggest keeping on top of assignments because classes are deceptively chill. Exams hit fast!

AUT is a great place to study abroad. Auckland is an awesome city and you should definitely consider travelling all around New Zealand because there is so much to see! While you are at it you should explore Australia, Fiji, Thailand and any other countries in this part of the world! I have had so many amazing opportunities while I have been abroad at AUT and I have had absolutely no problems at all. The staff is super helpful and will help you sort out any problems you may have with your classes. The class setup and assignments make it very easy for you to travel during your semester and still stay on top of your schoolwork.

Most important is that the AUT is very supportive of exchange students. The help students do well in there classes but also encourage students to travel and see New Zealand. They are also very concerned with having all the international students to get together and create bonds. This was very successful, i have made so many close friends that i would consider them all my New Zealand family. This also helped with coping with being so far away from home. The classes here are different enough from my home uni that I gained so much knowledge that i will be able to apply later in life as well as my schooling back home. I had a wonderful experience and will be very sad for it to end.

Coming to New Zealand was a long journey from Canada although, I am glad to say that I can call this place my home. The country is incredibly beautiful, weekends were always spent exploring the islands. Safe to say you couldn't get bored here because there is always something to go see!

I highly suggest anyone coming to study in Auckland explore the South Island as it is a great reflection of what New Zealand is all about. Lots of hikes, two lane roads that weave through mountains and the most beautiful scenic sites surrounding you everywhere you go!

I really enjoyed all of my art & design classes at AUT. The professors were really approachable and helpful with any questions or inquires about the projects. The AUT city campus is beautiful and really close to the centre of Auckland, parks, the residence and much more.

Living on residence was extremely fun because it was conveniently close to the campus and other international students. The downfall were the loud sounds from cars/buses from the main street adjacent to the building and the occasional loud people coming home from a night out. Other then that, I had a great time living on residence for the first time!

I've also met a lot of amazing people along the way, the majority all being international students who I can call my friends. This experience was incredible to do with them and definitely one I will not forget.

I am really happy that I was able to live and study in New Zealand. Overall, Auckland is a very walkable city and AUT was a great place to spend my exchange semester. Time fly by fast and if I could, I would do the whole experience all over again!