January in Auckland, New Zealand

Spend 6 weeks studying in the heart of Auckland. Choose from a wide range of courses in the areas of Arts, Business, Education, Humanities, Languages, Law, Sciences, Social Sciences and more!

Program Overview

During your January in Auckland program you will be a student at New Zealand’s top university, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.

Your New Home – Auckland has a rich cosmopolitan mix of people. It is New Zealand’s largest city and is the centre of the country’s retail and commercial activities. Its harbourside location is known as the “City of Sails” because of the great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.

World-renowned University – The University of Auckland ranked 139th equal in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, making it the top-ranked university in New Zealand.

The Great Outdoors – The city is surrounded by 48 volcanoes and numerous picturesque islands. To the west of the city, the Waitakere Ranges rainforest forms a gateway to magnificent west coast surf beaches and an abundance of bush walks.

Events – Discover the range of entertainment, sport and recreation possibilities Auckland has to offer.

Highlights

Here are just some of the highlights to expect during your January in Auckland program:

  • Located in the heart of Lord of the Rings country
  • Beaches, mountains and wilderness right on your doorstep
  • Breathtaking national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and world-class surfing and skiing
  • Study courses at New Zealand’s top ranked university
  • Festivals, sporting events and concerts
  • Diverse, international student body
  • 6-week program with approximate equivalent credit for 1-2 standard courses (10-20 credit points) at your home university in Australia
  • Comprehensive program of co-curricular activities at no extra cost

Choose Your Course

This program takes place over 6 weeks between early-January and mid-February at the University of Auckland. The University is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led institution and is the highest ranked NZ university in the main world university rankings systems.

Course load: 1-2 courses (15-30 points) each equivalent to a full-time academic course in Australia. The condensed teaching format during this program means 30 points of courses equals at least a workload of 60 points (or more) of courses taken during a semester. It is recommended that students take 1 course (15 points) as students need to attend all lectures, tutorial and laboratory classes, and complete all set work, as well as a final examination (if applicable) in each course studied. It is estimated that for each hour in class, students will need to spend a minimum of 2 additional hours of reading and private study.

  • Depending on your Australian university, “courses” may be referred to as “subjects” or “units”.
  • Each course/subject/unit you undertake on a CISaustralia program is designed to be a full-time, semester course that has been condensed to fit into an intensive, short-term program. As such, for any 1 course you study abroad, you should receive the credit points for 1 full-time course/subject/unit at your Australian university.
  • Many universities work off of a 1-for-1 equivalency (1 course abroad = 1 course in Australia), but ultimately credit approval is the decision of your faculty and Australian university.
  • CISaustralia strongly recommends that you have any overseas courses pre-approved for academic credit before you depart for your program. Some documentation that may be useful are the course outline/syllabus, program overview and the contact hours.
  • It is best to get 2-3 courses approved before you go to NZ (4-5 courses approved if you plan to take 2 courses while in NZ). This gives you some flexibility in setting up your class schedule for the courses you will eventually take – and allows for a possible timetable clash. Think about courses required for your major, but also courses that fulfil your elective requirements.
  • Please be aware that the courses listed below are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed year on year.
  • Your CISaustralia Program Advisor can assist with any questions or details your university needs to make a decision.

While it is possible to undertake 2 courses during this program, due to the intense, condensed nature of the courses, it is not recommended. Additionally, due to the frequency of classes to fit condensed material into a shorter timeframe, it can be difficult to find 2 courses that do not having clashing timetables.

How to Choose Your Courses: Now the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete a Course Selection Worksheet. The instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses.

Academic RequirementTo qualify for this program, students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of approx. 65% or better (or equivalent). The University of Auckland will also accept students into the program with a P average or better, however, this must be accompanied by a recommendation letter from the home University international office or academics. Please contact us to discuss your situation and we will work with you to help find another suitable program if required.

2023 Course Offerings: We expect courses to remain mostly the same each year, however it is best to have at least 2-4 backup courses selected in case your first choice is cancelled for any reason or you do not meet the pre-requisites for relevant courses.

COURSE: DANCE 207
CREDITS: 15 points

Focuses on the development and consolidation of choreographic and performance skills.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

COURSE: DANCE 101
CREDITS: 15 points

To develop an understanding of our moving bodies through movement awareness, dance improvisation, choreography and creative and analytic writing. Students will undertake both theoretical and practical classes focusing on a range of practices that dancers and movement practitioners use to facilitate kinaesthetic awareness, experimentation, communication and choreography. Students will explore somatic theory and practice, improvisation scores, choreography and dance analysis.

Note: This course has very limited enrolment availability. It is recommended that students apply early and have a second choice course option.

COURSE: MUS 149
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to New Zealand’s home-grown popular music, from the 1950s to the present day. A broad range of musical styles will be considered and situated within various social contexts. The issue of cultural identity in music – at national and local levels – will also be explored.

COURSE: MUS 144G
CREDITS: 15 points

A study of significant people, major discoveries and inventions, and key factors (artistic, intellectual, social, technical) that were important agents of change in Western music. No previous knowledge of music is assumed.

Note: This course has very limited enrolment availability. It is recommended that students apply early and have a second choice course option.

COURSE: FINEARTS 210G
CREDITS: 15 points

How does the contemporary art world work? Premised on the idea that there are many art worlds, this course examines global and local contemporary artistic practices, theories, histories and institutions, exploring the practices and discourses that constitute these worlds. No prior knowledge or experience of contemporary art is assumed.

Note: This course has very limited enrolment availability. It is recommended that students apply early and have a second choice course option.

COURSE: ACCTG 102
CREDITS: 15 points

Basic principles and concepts of accounting that underlie the production of information for internal and external reporting. This course provides the technical platform for second year courses in financial and management accounting, finance, and accounting information systems.

COURSE: LAWGENRL 442
CREDITS: 10 points

The history, philosophy and ethics of humanity’s treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.

COURSE: INTBUS 151
CREDITS: 15 points

Business on a global scale presents unique challenges and unrivalled opportunities to companies equipped to cross national boundaries. Set against a background of current events, the course explores the influence of international trade and multinational corporations on the contemporary global economy.

COURSE: STATS 208
CREDITS: 15 points

A practical course in the statistical analysis of data. There is a heavy emphasis in this course on the interpretation and communication of statistical findings. Topics such as exploratory data analysis, the analysis of linear models including two-way analysis of variance, experimental design and multiple regression, the analysis of contingency table data including logistic regression, the analysis of time series data, and model selection will be covered.

COURSE: INFOSYS 110
CREDITS: 15 points

Explores how information systems and analytical tools help organisations to innovate, optimise and deliver value. Examines how the development and implementation of systems and technologies coordinate and manage information, people, and processes within data governance and privacy frameworks.

COURSE: FINANCE 251
CREDITS: 15 points

Focuses on practical aspects of corporate finance. Topics covered include: concepts of value creation, risk and required rates of return, financial maths, capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policies.

COURSE: TFCBUS 92F
CREDITS: 15 Points

Develops an understanding of the role of business in a rapidly changing national and international context. Focuses on factors impacting success and value creation including effective management and leadership, understanding customers, innovation and product development, financial and accounting practices, and strategic planning and decision-making.

COURSE: LAWGENRL 438
CREDITS: 10 points

An examination of the law and the policy considerations that relate to residential housing including: the historical development and current state of residential tenancy protection legislation; the relationship between social policy and housing regulation; human rights and social equity considerations; economic measures to achieve government policy objectives for housing; regulating the private rental market; property rights and security of tenure issues; ‘consumer protection’ measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; housing and natural disasters; retirement housing; new forms of housing ownership; and dispute resolution.

COURSE: LAWPUBL 434
CREDITS: 15 points

Taught by Justice Susan Lamb, Supreme Court of Belize, students will be able to learn directly from an internationally-recognised criminal and humanitarian law expert. A Rhodes Scholar, Susan brings to this course her significant expertise in international criminal law, criminal justice, and the law of armed conflict. You will consider the work of the various boards, units, tribunals, and justice systems which are establish to try perpetrators of genocide and war crimes in fragile and conflict-affected states, including those tackling atrocity crimes in Syria, Iraq and other conflict zones.

This course will draw on several case-studies from the International Criminal Court, as well as other International Criminal Tribunals, including those for the Former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Cambodia. It will also make reference to a number of contemporary situations, such as the conflict in Ukraine.

COURSE: MKTG 202
CREDITS: 15 points

Focuses on the critical role and importance of information in marketing. Covers the fundamental concepts of marketing research in traditional and digital environments and examines how these can be used to assist companies in their decision-making.

COURSE: ECON 152
CREDITS: 15 points

Analysis of issues that affect our daily lives, including pricing decisions by firms and their impact on our cost of living; game theory and strategic decision-making; tackling problems of pollution and global warming; and how governments use monetary and fiscal policies to stimulate economic growth and address unemployment and inequality.

Prerequisite: BUSINESS 115 or ECON 151 or 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Economics with a Merit average including standard 91399 (Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium), or a scholarship pass in Economics, or B grade in CIE Economics or 4 out of 7 in Economics (HL) in IB

COURSE: STATS 108
CREDITS: 15 points

The standard Stage I Statistics course for the Faculty of Business and Economics or for Arts students taking Economics courses. Its syllabus is as for STATS 101, but it places more emphasis on examples from commerce.

COURSE: MGMT 302
CREDITS: 15 points

Examines the processes of formulating and implementing strategies, and the critical thinking behind the multifaceted role of organisations in complex business environments. Focuses on strategy issues in and between a range of commercial and public organisations, from entrepreneurial firms to multinational corporations.

COURSE: MGMT 223
CREDITS: 15 points

Models of work organisation, reform and performance, including industrial and post-industrial forms of work. Employee responses to work and the employment relationship. Workforce diversity.

COURSE: ECON 151
CREDITS: 15 points

Economics affects our daily lives and the global environment in many ways. Through the media we are constantly made aware of price increases, interest rate changes, exchange rate movements and balance of payments problems, growth and recessions, standard of living comparisons, regional trading agreements. What does it all mean and how does it all work?

COURSE: EDUC 113
CREDITS: 15 points

Educational issues are pressing concerns in our society. The course will help develop understanding of the background of today’s public debates around schooling and will introduce ways in which educational thought and research address big topics.

COURSE: EDUC 304
CREDITS: 15 points
Why is education the way it is in societies such as New Zealand? Why do you pay university fees, and has this always been the case? What do governments know about education and its role in society? What do you remember about your own schooling experience? This course explores the reasons why things are the way they are in education systems, and the underpinning philosophies that frame ideas about the ‘student’ and ‘school’ in modern society. You’ll come out of this course knowing much more about Aotearoa New Zealand’s education system and the nature and purpose of modern schooling systems around the world.
COURSE: TFCEDUC 15F
CREDITS: 15 Points

Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.

COURSE: EDUC 283
CREDITS: 15 points

Examines personal experiences and views of teaching and learning and the impact of theories of learning on classroom practices. The course also includes discussion of the relationship between pedagogy and race, class and gender; Māori pedagogy; pedagogy and student achievement; and New Zealand and international examples.

COURSE: EXERSCI 105
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training.

COURSE: EXERSCI 100G
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity.

Note: This course has very limited enrolment availability. It is recommended that students apply early and have a second choice course option.

COURSE: HISTORY 308
CREDITS: 15 points

An examination of the experience of African Americans during the ‘long civil rights movement’ of the twentieth century, emphasising the depth and breadth of Black oppositional spirit and activity, the achievements, and remaining challenges. Attention will also be given to the ‘long civil rights movement’ in historiography and popular memory.

COURSE: CHINESE 100
CREDITS: 15 points

Introduces students to modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, Putonghua) through exercises and activities to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Also introduces the social and cultural background of the language.

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

COURSE: PHIL 105
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to reasoning, argument, and explanation that emphasises the development of practical skills and their use in everyday life. The course introduces different forms of reasoning and explains techniques to evaluate them. It will enable students to distinguish good arguments and explanations from bad ones, to explain the difference, and thereby to improve critical thinking abilities.

COURSE: ENGWRIT 101
CREDITS: 15 points

A skills-based analysis of texts written for academic purposes. Topics include: essays of comparison and contrast, argumentative essays, problem solution texts, literature reviews, critiques, and report writing.

COURSE: ACADENG 100
CREDITS: 15 points

Focuses on developing an understanding of academic reading and writing, including sentence and paragraph structure and academic vocabulary, and aims to develop strategies for employing these for effective reading and writing of academic texts. Develops an understanding of broad principles and practices of academic discourse at university level.

NOTE: This course is available only to students who speak English as an additional language. All students must do a writing and/or grammar test at the beginning of this course. Any student whose results show a higher level of English language proficiency than appropriate for this course will not be permitted to take this course.

COURSE: MAORI 103
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to spoken Māori for those with no previous knowledge of the language. Concentrates on the acquisition of aural and oral skills, developing the ability to understand and speak Māori.

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

COURSE: KOREAN 110
CREDITS: 15 points

Basic written and spoken skills in modern Korean. Through the practice of listening to and reading basic Korean sentences, fundamental grammar and vocabulary are taught so that students will be able to carry out basic conversation and comprehend simple Korean texts.

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

COURSE: ANTHRO 306
CREDITS: 15 points

This course discusses the origins of Pacific Island populations and ensuing cultural changes beginning over 40,000 years ago to recent times. The course will examine the archaeological sequences of major archipelagos and pay special attention to current theoretical and methodological issues on topics such as colonisation, human impact on ancient environments and the generation of cultural diversity. Students can expect to master a diverse body of knowledge and critically assess current topics in Pacific archaeology that are broadly applicable to all regions of the world.

COURSE: ENGLISH 121
CREDITS: 15 points

Develops University-wide skills of reading, writing and analysis. Addresses the needs of students in both English and other disciplines where both writing and reading have an important role in learning. The course fosters personal writing skills and also introduces writing as a subject of study in itself.

COURSE: ARTSGEN 104
CREDITS: 15 points

Offers students the opportunity to improve their mastery of skills necessary for success in university study, including time and workload management, written communication, note taking, academic writing, successful use of the library, and approaches to research. Introduces students to University structures, systems, and resources. Helps students assess their own needs and understand where to secure further support.

COURSE: TFCMAORI 10F
CREDITS: 15 points
Introduction to functional and instructional Māori including everyday vocabulary, basic sentence structures, pronouns, possessives and positional language. Aspects of tikanga will include meeting and greeting people with waiata, karakia and hīmene, and values such as whānau, whakawhanaungatanga and aroha. Referring to their own hapū/iwi students will introduce and locate themselves in relation to their whakapapa and carry out a short mihi.
COURSE: POLITICS 218 / POLITICS 347
CREDITS: 15 points

This course will analyze the US political system and its governance, which is built upon the ideas of federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances. We will study the country’s development, its legal and policy-making system, the dynamics between the various actors, and the struggle for power and policy. Within this, we’ll cover political parties, participation, interest groups, social movements, media, campaigns and elections to make sense of the factors that make the USA what it is today.

Note: This course is offered at both the 200 and 300 level.

COURSE: EUROPEAN 206 / EUROPEAN 302
CREDITS: 15 points

This cross-disciplinary course examines political, economic, social and cultural integration and its effects in the fabric of contemporary Europe. Issues addressed include identity, immigration and citizenship in Europe, and matters pertaining to the European Union: its political form, enlargement, foreign and security policy, economic and monetary policy, and the European constitution.

Note: This course is offered at both the 200 and 300 level.

COURSE: MAORI 130
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to Māori analyses of topics that are often discussed and sometimes controversial, and that continue to shape contemporary life in New Zealand. Topics include aspects of world view, philosophy and social organisation; the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Waitangi and European immigration; and contemporary issues including Treaty claims, ownership of the foreshore and seabed and constitutional issues.

COURSE: STATS 201
CREDITS: 15 points

A practical course in the statistical analysis of data. Interpretation and communication of statistical findings. Includes exploratory data analysis, the analysis of linear models including two-way analysis of variance, experimental design and multiple regression, the analysis of contingency table data including logistic regression, the analysis of time series data, and model selection.

COURSE: STATS 208
CREDITS: 15 points

A practical course in the statistical analysis of data. There is a heavy emphasis in this course on the interpretation and communication of statistical findings. Topics such as exploratory data analysis, the analysis of linear models including two-way analysis of variance, experimental design and multiple regression, the analysis of contingency table data including logistic regression, the analysis of time series data, and model selection will be covered.

COURSE: INFOSYS 110
CREDITS: 15 points

Explores how information systems and analytical tools help organisations to innovate, optimise and deliver value. Examines how the development and implementation of systems and technologies coordinate and manage information, people, and processes within data governance and privacy frameworks.

COURSE: EARTHSCI 105
CREDITS: 15 Points

New Zealand experiences many natural hazards caused by the Earth’s natural processes through earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, weather bombs, storm surge, tsunami, flooding and wildfires. Focuses on spatial and temporal occurrences of disasters, hazard preparedness and recovery, and societal responses that affect and, sometimes, compound the magnitude of disasters. Case studies are drawn from contemporary and ancient societies.

COURSE: MATHS 102
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to calculus that builds mathematical skills and develops conceptual thinking.

MATHS 102 works as a refresher course for those who haven’t studied Mathematics for some time, a confidence builder for those lacking Mathematical confidence and a preparation course for further study in Mathematics.

COURSE: MATHS 108
CREDITS: 15 points

A general entry to Mathematics for commerce and the social sciences. MATHS 108 covers selected topics in algebra and calculus and their applications, including: linear functions, linear equations and matrices; functions, equations and inequalities; limits and continuity; differential calculus of one and two variables; integral calculus of one variable.

COURSE: MATHS 208
CREDITS: 15 points

This sequel to MATHS 108 features applications from the theory of multi-variable calculus, linear algebra and differential equations to real-life problems in statistics, economics, finance, computer science, and operations research. Matlab is used to develop analytical and numerical methods of solving problems.

COURSE: COMPSCI 110
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to the various layers that make up a modern computer system: encoding of data and instructions, hardware, low-level programming, operating systems, applications and communications.

COURSE: COMPSCI 130
CREDITS: 15 points

Fundamental programming techniques and processes, such as conditionals, iteration, recursion, functions, testing and debugging. Efficient ways to organise and manipulate data, including sorting and searching algorithms. Writing software that uses and implements common abstract data types such as lists, stacks, queues, dictionaries and trees.

COURSE: STATS 101
CREDITS: 15 points

Intended for anyone who will ever have to collect or make sense of data, either in their career or private life. Steps involved in conducting a statistical investigation are studied with the main emphasis being on data analysis and the background concepts necessary for successfully analysing data, extrapolating from patterns in data to more generally applicable conclusions and communicating results to others. Other topics include probability; confidence intervals, statistical significance, t-tests, and p-values; nonparametric methods; one-way analysis of variance, simple linear regression, correlation, tables of counts and the chi-square test.

COURSE: COMPSCI 120
CREDITS: 15 points

Basic mathematical tools and methods needed for computer science are introduced. Elementary mathematical skills for defining, analysing and reasoning with abstract objects used in programming are developed. Topics include integers and rational numbers, strings and sets, methods of proof (including induction), algorithms and functions, and elementary introductions to graphs, trees, counting and probability.

COURSE: CHEM 100
CREDITS: 15 points

The impact of chemistry on the modern world will be explored by focusing on the stories of specific molecules, including penicillin, DDT and nylon. Their discovery, the underlying chemical principles that explain their behaviour, their impact on our lives including social and scientific issues that arise from their use, and their likely impact on the future will be investigated.

COURSE: MARINE 305
CREDITS: 15 Points
This course ran for the first time in February 2021, its aim being to provide Marine Science majors with practical experiences that they missed out due to Covid 19-related cancellations of many laboratories and field trips in 2020.  The course was successful and will continue to be run in future years during summer school.  It will consist of a 5-day field trip at the Leigh Marine Laboratory (from January 31-Feb 4 in 2023).  Students will stay onsite in bunkrooms and meals will be provided at a reasonable charge ($30/day in 2022).  Transport from the city will also be provided.  The course will involve learning skills in a wide range of disciplines, and will include time on the University’s research vessel Te Kaihopara (weather permitting).  A report will be written on each of five one-day exercises, due 2-3 weeks after the field trip.
COURSE: COMPSCI 101
CREDITS: 15 points

An introduction to computers and computer programming in a high-level language. The role of computers and computer professionals in society is also introduced. The course is intended for students who may wish to advance in Computer Science or in Information Systems and Operations Management.

COURSE: STATS 330
CREDITS: 15 points

Application of the generalised linear model and extensions to fit data arising from a range of sources including multiple regression models, logistic regression models, and log-linear models. The graphical exploration of data.

COURSE: STATS 210
CREDITS: 15 points

Probability, discrete and continuous distributions, likelihood and estimation, hypothesis testing.

COURSE: STATS 108
CREDITS: 15 points

The standard Stage I Statistics course for the Faculty of Business and Economics or for Arts students taking Economics courses. Its syllabus is as for STATS 101, but it places more emphasis on examples from commerce.

COVID Safe Travel

The health and safety of our students is our highest priority. We take our duty of care for our students, their families and our Australian University partners seriously. For all of our program locations, we have developed a site-specific COVID-19 risk matrix and risk management and emergency response plans so that health and safety response protocols are monitored, managed and communicated.

In preparation for your overseas program, it’s important that you carefully read and understand information related to COVID-19 Travel Safety and Insurance Requirements.

CISaustralia monitors Smartraveller and reliable news feeds to keep up to date with the latest COVID information and any associated travel restrictions and entry requirements for all destinations where we have programs. Due to the constantly evolving COVID-19 situation, Government travel advice can change quickly. For the most up to date information on New Zealand, visit the Smartraveller website.

Excursions

CISaustralia and the University of Auckland offer a comprehensive program of co-curricular social and cultural activities. These optional extras vary each year and may include:

  • Pōwhiri (Māori welcome)
  • Orientation
  • Tour of Auckland City
  • Quiz night
  • Yoga or Zumba class and other sports
  • Art gallery visit
  • Summer barbecue

There are also a number of cultural activities and places of interest you can choose to visit on your own (at own expense). Some suggestions in Auckland and New Zealand include:

  • Sky Tower Auckland
  • Waitemata Harbour
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge
  • Albert Park
  • One Tree Hill
  • Waiheke Island
  • Viaduct Harbour
  • Auckland Zoo
  • Various museums, art galleries, aquarium, sculpture gardens and beaches
  • Whale watching
  • Hobbiton
  • Lake Taupo
  • Abel Tasman National Park
  • Milford Sound
  • Queenstown

 

Location

Also known as Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city. It is also the largest Polynesian city in the world and the most multi-cultural, with over 180 different ethnic groups. The city is a hub for food, music, arts and culture that spreads over volcanic hills and around twin harbours, offering an exciting mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.

Home of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, New Zealand is an amazing place of natural beauty and the epicentre of adventure travel. NZ is made up of two large Islands – North and South, plus numerous smaller islands, and has over 15,000 km of beautiful and varied coastline. The country is located 1,500 km east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and approx. 1,000 km south of Fiji.

Maori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaii about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman named Abel Tasman was the first European to sight the country, but it was the British who made NZ part of their empire.

Over thousands of years, much of the NZ landscape has become submerged. The Marlborough Sounds and Fiordland are examples of high mountain ranges that have ‘sunk’ into the sea creating spectacular sounds and fiords. NZ has some spectacular geothermal areas and relaxing hot springs – Rotorua is the hub, with mud pools, geysers and hot springs in active thermal areas.

The University

The University of Auckland was formally opened in 1883 as Auckland University College, part of the University of New Zealand. Today, it is the largest university in NZ, hosting over 40,000 students on 5 Auckland campuses.

The University of Auckland is the top-ranked university in New Zealand. It is the highest ranked University in New Zealand on the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) rankings.

Other notable rankings include:

  • Placed 68th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) the University is the only New Zealand university in the top 100.
  • Ranked 12th in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023
  • Ranked 139th equal in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, making it the top-ranked university in New Zealand.
  • The University of Auckland ranked within the top 50 for a range of subjects in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2023: Anthropology; Archaeology; Education; Engineering – Civil; English Language; Geography; Pharmacy; and Sports-related Subjects.
  • 68th in the QS Employability Rankings 2023
  • 123th in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
  • 217th in the NTU World University Rankings 2022
  • Equal 17th in the Times Higher Education’s 2022 list of the world’s most international universities
  • “Gold” rating for both Environmental Impact and Social Impact in the QS SDG Ratings
  • Rated as a Five Stars Plus institution for excellence overall, as well in: Research, Employability, Teaching, Facilities, Internationalisation, Innovation and Inclusiveness
  • Entrepreneurial University of the Year (2019 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education)

The University holds a strong commitment to sustainability and making a positive social impact. It also believes achieving equity in employment and education is crucial and strives to being safe, inclusive and equitable for all staff and students.

Accommodation

Students on this program will be housed in Waipārūrū Hall, the largest fully-catered residence hall in New Zealand! Located only a short walk to the centre of the City Campus, Waipārūrū Hall is home to 786 residents across two high-rise towers.

Each student will have their own bedroom containing a single bed, desk and chair, wardrobe with shelving, wall-mounted heating and cooling unit, and a mirror and noticeboard. All bedding and linen is provided.

Multiple single occupant bathrooms shared by residents are located throughout each floor. Each bathroom contains a shower, toilet and hand basin.

Meals at Waipārūrū Hall are included in the program fee. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily. Food will cover an extensive range of cuisines. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free diets can be catered for.

Residents can also enjoy generous communal facilities including:

  • Common rooms on each floor with TVs and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and kettle.
  • Large kitchen on the first level.
  • Laundry facilities.
  • Two games/social lounges in each tower, equipped with a variety of gaming equipment – pool table, foosball table, PlayStation and classic Nintendo consoles.
  • Two music practice rooms, each equipped with a piano and one with a drum kit.
  • A range of study facilities, including bookable study/meeting pods.
  • Printer/photocopier facilities available – charges apply.

Residents are responsible for cleaning their own bedrooms. Bathrooms and communal areas are serviced regularly.

A Resident Manager and Resident Advisers live on-site, ensuring there is a duty person available 24 hours a day, in addition to 24/7 on-site Reception services.

Waipārūrū Hall is within close walking distance to:

  • University General Library (centre of the City Campus) – 8 minute walk
  • Grafton Campus – 10 minute walk
  • Parnell/Newmarket shopping precinct – 20-30 minute walk

Program Fee & Dates

January 2024
Application Deadline30 October 2023
Arrival Date02 January 2024
Departure Date15 February 2024
Application FeeA$ 95
Program Fee A$ 6,599 - 11,599
OS-HELP A$ 7,921

 

Program fees include the following:
  • CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
  • Academic advising
  • Financial advice
  • Assistance with travel arrangements
  • Pre-departure guide and session
  • Airport pick-up (on specified program arrival date within designated arrival times)
  • Bedding linen pack
  • University of Auckland and city orientation
  • Accommodation – single bedroom in fully-catered residence hall
  • Meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
  • Tuition fees
  • University of Auckland student services fee
  • Access to tutoring and study skill sessions
  • Co-curricular activities such as sports and quizzes to introduce you to University life (optional)
  • Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
  • Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
  • CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
  • University of Auckland official transcript
  • CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)

What is not included:

  • Program application fee
  • International Student Identity Card
  • Flights (CISaustralia will however provide travel guidance and support via our formal travel partner)
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel insurance *
  • Visa fees
  • Vaccinations (if required)
  • Meals (unless mentioned above)
  • Extra travel/excursions (other than those mentioned above)

*Please note that it is compulsory for international students to have travel insurance with the University of Auckland, which is included in the program fee. Travel insurance is not included in the program fee for domestic students who will need to obtain their own.

Dates are for reference only and are subject to change. Please do not book flights until you have received the confirmed dates in your acceptance paperwork.

CISaustralia reserves the right to alter fees at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by our partner universities.

 

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