University of Auckland
Overview
At a glance
The research-led university is home to over 40,000 students across 8 faculties offering a wide range of majors, minors, and specialisations. It is the largest and most comprehensive university in New Zealand, consistently ranking among the top 100 universities in the world. Auckland is the biggest and most multicultural city in New Zealand. The university’s main city centre campus is located just five minutes from the city’s central business district and is convenient to all transport links. Depending on your studies, you may also spend your time at of the university’s other campuses across the Auckland region.Established : 1883
Student Population : 43150
Academic information
Who can go
Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at University of Auckland: Please note the following restrictions when considering the list below: Chemistry - full year only; Computer Science - full year only; Geography - full year and semester one only; History - one semester only, Modern History - single and Joint Hons; Mathematics & Statistics - full year only; Sustainable Development - full year and semester one only.- Art History
- Biology
- Economics (Business School)
- Finance (Business School)
- Management (Business School)
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- English
- Geography and Sustainable Devt
- History
- International Relations
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Philosophy
- Social Anthropology
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Full Year
Study abroad coordinator
Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.Semester dates
Semester dates are as follows
2023/4 Semester 1 Jul 2023 to Nov 2023Semester 2 Feb 2024 to Jun 2024
2024/5 Semester 1 Jul 2024 to Nov 2024
Semester 2 Feb 2025 to Jun 2025
Your studies abroad
St Andrews academic requirements- Minimum Credit in Academic year : 120
- Minimum Credit in Semester : 60
- Maximum Credit in Academic year : 120
- Maximum Credit in Semester: 60
- Module Weighting : 15, 30
Partner Course Catalogue : Course Catalogue
Attendance at, and participation in, class is mandatory. There will be continuous assessment in the form of homework, class tests and quizzes. See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.Application and selection
Application and selection
This institution is part of the programme. .
Places available
Places available : Two full year (or four semester places) will be available at Auckland for the academic year 2025-2026.
Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.Living there
Getting there and getting around
Auckland Airport is well-connected to the rest of the world and is served by a number of major airlines including Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Thai, Singapore and Qantas.
Airport pick-up is free if students apply at least one week before arrival. Alternatively, airport shuttles and buses provide easy transfer into the city centre on arrival. A taxi journey takes around 40 minutes. Travel to and from New Zealand will, of course, be a significant expense. Many students will also want to use their vacation time in New Zealand to travel around the country, so please consider this expense as well.Accommodation
The University of Auckland has a number of fully-catered and self-catered residences which are all located within easy walking distance of the City Campus and Auckland’s top attractions.
Alternatively you can choose to find your own apartment or house to rent privately. More information about accommodation and advice can be found on the university's Living in Auckland webpage. Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.Student services and orientation
International Student Support staff are available to assist you whatever your background or needs.
You must apply for a student visa to cover the period you intend to study in New Zealand. You will be required to show evidence that you have been accepted into a full-time program and have sufficient funds to cover your living costs. More details are available on the New Zealand Immigration webpages. .
Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.
Finance and insurance
Living costs
Details about living costs can be found on the University of Auckland webpage.
Insurance
The New Zealand government requires that all international students have health and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand, and the University of Auckland has the same requirement for all enrolled students. Their preferred partner is the Studentsafe Inbound policy by Allianz Partners, and students will be automatically enrolled when accepting their offer of admission. Fees must be paid at the start of the period of registration at the University.
St Andrews students authorised to study or work abroad as part of their degree programme will be covered by the University’s insurance policy. Please reference to our travel insurance pages for further information.Passports and visas
Student experience
See profiles and photos of St Andrews students who have studied abroad.