About
The University of Auckland is ranked first in New Zealand. It is also the largest and most comprehensive and is spread across six main campuses. The University’s student population of 42,000 includes 8,000 international students representing over 120 countries.
Location
The University is located in the harbour city of Auckland, New Zealand’s economic hub and with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests.
Auckland is a great base for exploring further afield. Many of New Zealand’s top attractions and most striking landscapes are within a few hours’ drive. Study abroad students often spend weekends exploring the North Island or fly to the stunning South Island during the two-week semester break.
Level of competitiveness
Very competitive ***
The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students.
Application process for successful students
For nominated students who have already been made an offer of exchange by Queen Mary: Guide to online application.
Academic Calendar
Semester 1: July to November
Semester 2: February to July
Check the University of Auckland's important dates.
Courses
Courses not available to study abroad students:
- Courses offered in Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy and Optometry.
- Nursing and Law courses are only available for students from partner institutions which have special agreements with our school/faculty (note courses generally commence before the official start of the semester)
- Law courses and available for Law majors except LAWGENRL405, 447, 420, 424, 434, 452, 460 and LAWPUBL427. Non law-major students have access to modules restricted.
- Courses running for the whole academic year - e.g. PSYCH308A and 308B (except students enrolled for the whole University of Auckland academic year – February to November).
- 100 level courses in Fine Arts, Architecture and Planning (unless you are majoring in this subject at your home university).
- BUSINESS111, 112 and 202.
- PROPERTY103
- Graduate School of Management courses running on a quarterly basis – e.g. BUSACT, BUSADMIN etc.
- Courses ending with the letters F or H - e.g. HISTORY 91F or MAORIHTH 14H. These are foundation year courses and not appropriate for Exchange students.
- Stage I Engineering courses (ENGGEN 115, ENGGEN 121, ENGGEN 131, ENGGEN 140, ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, ELECTENG 101, CHEMMAT 121) except for those ending in G.
- Policy 702
Courses with limited availability:
- Courses showing the letter “G” – e.g. PHYSICS 107G.
- Psychology and Drama stage II and III courses
- 700 level Finance and Accounting courses.
We recommend that you have a second choice option for each course with limited enrolment availability. Students from these areas must apply early, in particular for Semester Two.
To select your courses, got to Find a study option.
Credits
Students need to take 60 credits (usually four x 15 credit courses) per semester.
Find out more about credit transfer and grade conversions.
Accommodation
Exchange students who wish to stay in the university accommodation must apply online. Exchange students are placed in self-catering accommodation unless there is a special arrangement with our office.
Places are guaranteed as long as you apply by the deadline.
Apply by 15 October in the previous year (for Semester 1) or 1 May (for Semester 2) indicating your UoA programme (Certificate of Proficiency – Exchange) and they will guarantee university housing. You have to pay $750 deposit when you accept the placement.
Students who do not wish to stay in a University residence are responsible for finding their own accommodation but may seek guidance from our Accommodation Advisory Service or advisoryaccom@auckland.ac.nz
Cost of Living
The University of Auckland provides information on the cost of living as a student here. You can find more general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in Auckland here.
Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.
Support Services
Student Disability Services provides academic accommodations for students with specific learning disabilities. Exchange students who are affected by a learning impairment must apply for this before the semester starts with the documents below:
- Letter/certificate to explain details of learning disabilities from the doctor or professional
- Letter to explain details of the services they receive from a home university.
Students may be requested to sit a learning assessment upon arrival. For details, please contact disabilities@auckland.ac.nz
Campus Life
There are more than 240 student clubs and sports teams on campus. Whatever you’re into, there’s a club for you. The Study Abroad Students’ Society (also known as SASS) creates an inclusive community for returned, outgoing, and incoming study abroad students through fun events, trips and social mixers.
Social Media
The University of Auckland:
Instagram Study Abroad: @studyabroad_auckland
