Location
  • New Zealand
    • Auckland
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Accounting Architecture Arts Business Communications Computer Science Creative Writing Culinary Arts Cultural Studies Design Education Engineering Finance Global Studies Health Sciences Hospitality International Business Law Life Sciences Linguistics Māori Studies Marketing Mathematics Media Relations Nursing Performing Arts Philosophy Physical Therapy Psychology Social Sciences Sports Science Tourism Visual Arts +23

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Dec 23, 2019
Oct 03, 2019
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About Program

AUT University is the second largest University in New Zealand and is among the fastest growing. 4,000 international students from 85+ countries flock to campus each year and there are three unique campuses all within Auckland. AUT is accredited by the New Zealand government and offers personal and interactive classroom settings. AUT also boasts the highest graduate employment rate out of all the universities in New Zealand. Come check it out for yourself!

AUT accepts international students twice per year: in February and July. You may apply as a College Freshman, but at the time of application, you must have a high school diploma and a 1500 SAT score. Alternatively, Sophomores and above are welcome to apply for an exchange.

Program Reviews

4.77 Rating
based on 231 reviews
  • 5 rating 78.79%
  • 4 rating 19.91%
  • 3 rating 1.3%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 3.8
  • Support 4.5
  • Fun 4.1
  • Housing 4.5
  • Safety 4.85
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Claudia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable experience

From the begining I had a amazing support from AUT helping me with the courses selection and all the paperwork. Everything was quickly and easily done.

I found the classes easier than in my university back home (Spain), but that was perfect as I had more free time to enjoy the social and cultural aspects of being in New Zealand.
I loved the location of AUT, it's close to the city center and it's easy to walk everywhere. The accomodation (WSA) is also perfectly located for students as it is just across the street form the campus.

I was surprised by the amount of events organized by AUT for international students. Specially, orientation week was great for meeting other students and to get to know the city campus.

I would highly recomend this university.

What would you improve about this program?
It is perfect like it is.
89 people found this review helpful.
Jeffrey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best time of my life at AUT!

Studying in New Zealand at AUT is such an amazing experience. I'm from The Netherlands so, it's the other side of the world for me - this makes it a big adventure. I didn't really know what to expect from this whole trip and University, but it ended up to be great.

At the AUT campus, you meet so many new people and friends for life. There are tons of events happening such as BBQ's and volleyball tournaments. The rooms are great and if you're lucky you got an amazing view over the city and water.

AUT is, in my opinion, a really well-organised school, clear policies and a clean structure. They welcome international students with open arms and are there always for you.

Use your holidays to travel around NZ and discover their crazy landscape - it's stunning!

What would you improve about this program?
Maybe more social events to get in touch with the other international students.
84 people found this review helpful.
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Thomas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience at AUT

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What would you improve about this program?
There is not really anything, that must be improved. But maybe more international parties with live music like at the beginning and at the end of the semester.
87 people found this review helpful.
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Tim
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

What an incredible experience!

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What would you improve about this program?
I would suggest that AUT host more events for the international students. We had a welcome party and a farewell party, which I absolutely loved. It would've been awesome to have more opportunities for all of us to meet up during the middle of the semester. Overall, AUT has a fantastic International Program, and I'm glad that I was able to study here!
95 people found this review helpful.
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Hannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experience of a lifetime

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99 people found this review helpful.
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Florian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Probably the best decision I've ever made!

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What would you improve about this program?
Since the program already is very good, there is not much to improve. The engineering buildings were a bit old and there was sometimes construction work during the lectures. Sometimes the lectures even had to be cancelled because there was too much noise. This problem was caused by the construction of the new engineering building and will probably fix itself when the new building will be opened in 2018.
92 people found this review helpful.
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Soeren
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Abroad at AUT

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What would you improve about this program?
- Better sports organisation (centralised from the university)
- More support for the finding of the accommodation
96 people found this review helpful.
Kiersten
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I'm so glad I chose AUT as my host uni!

The city campus has modern, beautiful facilities that are great for both work and play. It's right in the heart of Auckland, so there is a bustling city vibe. The international support staff are incredible, and my professors were passionate about both their subjects and teaching itself. There wasn't too much of a social scene on campus; my classmates mostly kept to themselves and there was not motivation to join clubs. However, it was easy to make friends with my multi-cultural neighbours in WSA student accommodation, and now we're quite close!

What would you improve about this program?
I would appreciate more help with the transition back to my home uni. I don't know the best way to convey the difficulty level/content/relevance of the courses I took at AUT, and it's been a struggle to negotiate with them.
84 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hi there, our February to June semester is during the end of summer to end of Fall. This is the best time to experience New Zealand's warm weather and beaches. Our July to November semester is from the start of Winter until the end of Spring, so starts a little colder and warms up nicely. Auckland experiences very mild weather so never gets too cold or too hot.