The University of Auckland Financial requirement
Financial guarantee You don’t need to provide this with your application. However, you will need to amount demonstrate you have the sufficient funds to live at visa stage. Details can be found at: www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/canistudyinnewzealand/whatisre quired/ Brief overview of the university Founded in 1883, the University of Auckland is now the country’s largest university with over 40,000 students, nearly 10,000 of who graduate annually. The University is located in the heart of Auckland city, which is ranked third* worldwide for overall quality of life. Packed with cafés, theatres, restaurants, bars and shopping, Auckland’s unique location also offers access to stunning beaches, mountain bike tracks, walks and subtropical islands.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and is the only one ranked among the world’s top 200 universities by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities. It is also in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings and is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.
*2014 Mercer Quality of Living Survey (see www.mercer.com/qualityofliving).
A strong international focus The University of Auckland has a strong international focus and is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21, the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities – international consortia of research-led universities. Today more than 5,500 international students from 110 countries choose to study here, while the University’s 360° Auckland Abroad Student Exchange programme enables New Zealand students to spend one or two semesters at one of the University’s more than 90 university exchange partners around the world. As well as being New Zealand’s top university, The University of Auckland is the country’s largest. It has a strong focus on quality with selective entry to all programmes. The University of Auckland has the most comprehensive range of courses in the country with teaching and research conducted over eight faculties and two large-scale research institutes. There are unique opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and conjoint degrees.
Academic issues
Academic strengths: www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/key-statistics
Restricted/closed departments: Courses offered in Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing and Optometry Courses running for the whole academic year - e.g., PSYCH 308A and 308B 100 level courses in Fine Arts, Architecture and Planning (only available for majoring students) BUSINESS101 and BUSINESS102 Graduate School of Management courses running quarterly – e.g. BUSACT, BUSADMIN etc. Foundation courses ending with the letters F or H - e.g. HISTORY 91F or MAORIHTH14H Stage I courses in the Faculty of Engineering Courses with limited places: Psychology and Biological Science
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Courses showing the letter “G” – e.g. PHYSICS107G” 700 level Finance and Accounting courses
We recommend that students have a second choice option for each course with limited enrolment availability. Students from these areas must apply early, in particular for Semester 2. Also, they must upload updated transcripts including all courses they have taken and provide the course outlines when applying for concessions.
You can pre-register for classes before arrival. Once accepted into the COPEX programme, you need to confirm your offer online. Afterwards you can initiate course enrolment at www.auckland.ac.nz/sso-enrol.
You will need to apply for concession for courses with prerequisites. The University’s faculties will assess whether your prior study meets relevant course prerequisites and notify you accordingly. Detailed instructions on course enrolments are also provided in the offer of admission letter.
Link/s to detailed subject or course descriptions: www.auckland.ac.nz/sso-courseadvice. Semester dates
Semester 2: 20 July-16 November 2015 Orientation 13-17 July 2015 We strongly advise students to attend our orientation week, as we provide helpful settling-in information and events that give students a wonderful opportunity to meet other students and make new friends.
Information on orientation is updated around two weeks before semester start at www.auckland.ac.nz/is- orientation Housing Guaranteed housing? No
If no, is on campus housing readily available?
Exchange students who wish to stay in university accommodation are encouraged to apply online www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz Places are not guaranteed.
When is housing information sent? Information on how to apply for on campus accommodation will be sent out in the offer letter.
Link to housing website: www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz
Allocation process : http://www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/ac-accommodation/ac-applying-for-accommodation
A number of rooms in the University halls of residence are set aside of exchange students who apply for accommodation. Once you receive your visa you will be allocated a room. However, rooms fill up quickly and room are not guaranteed. Application information Which month of the year are applications processed? We process applications throughout the year.
Which month of the year do you send out offer letters? We process applications throughout the year. Immigration information
Which month of the year do you hope to send immigration documents? Once students have received an offer letter.
Where can I find further information about immigration? You must apply to New Zealand Immigration www.immigration.govt.nz and obtain 2
your student visa prior to entering New Zealand. Please contact the nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate for details of visa and application requirements. Study Abroad students should not enter New Zealand on a visitor visa.
Pre-arrival information
Which is your nearest airport? Auckland International Airport
Do you offer an airport pick up programme? Yes. Students will receive information on how to register for airport pick up on their offer letter. https://uoa.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/airportpickup
Brief details Do you have an orientation programme? Yes
Is it mandatory? No. However, we strongly advise students to attend our orientation week, as we provide helpful settling-in information and events that give students a wonderful opportunity to meet other students and make new friends.
How much does it cost? There is no extra charge to attend orientation events specific to international students, but the University organises a range of orientation activities such as concerts and sporting events, which you may have to purchase tickets for. The tickets are never expensive!
What are the dates? Semester 2 Orientation Week: 13-17 July 2015
Link for a website for further details Information on orientation is updated around two weeks before semester starts at www.auckland.ac.nz/is- orientation
Health Insurance
Do you have mandatory health insurance? Yes
Brief details: All international students are required to have appropriate health and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
The University of Auckland has selected the Studentsafe-University policy as the preferred insurance policy for international students and will apply the Studentsafe-University charge to your account by default upon enrolment. This charge is removed either after you have paid the Studentsafe– University premium or after a waiver for an alternative insurance policy has been granted.
Detailed information about insurance is provided in the offer of admission letter as well as on our health and insurance website at www.auckland.ac.nz/is-insurance. The Studentsafe-University insurance policy covers up to 16 days before the start and 16 days after the end of a semester. All international students have to pay our compulsory insurance fees to The University of Auckland or alternatively apply for an insurance waiver before the start of semester if they have already bought a policy which complies with our insurance policy requirements.
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Approximately how much does it cost?
Estimated insurance fees: Estimated student premium per semester: NZ$292.50 Estimated student premium full year: NZ$585.00
Can this be waived by my own policy? Yes. If your policy matches the criteria. You will need to supply a waiver form to our insurance administrator. We will then assess if a waiver can be allocated.
Additional costs Do I have to pay any mandatory costs? No.
Estimated living expenses (in NZD): Students should expect to pay NZ$20,000- $30,000 per year (NZ$400-$550 per week) for accommodation and day-to-day living expenses, including meals.
On-campus accommodation (2014):
For catered accommodation per semester: Vary
For self-catered accommodation per semester: Vary
Fees for specific halls of residences can be viewed here www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz/fees
Flats (apartments) range from NZ$200-300 per week excluding bond, utilities, etc. Homestays range from NZ$220 per week (plus a NZ$205 non-refundable administration fee)
For a more detailed overview of likely expenses, please refer to www.auckland.ac.nz/living-costs
General Information Links to tourist information: www.aucklandnz.com
Link to the Study Abroad office pages: www.auckland.ac.nz/360
Contact details Sherry Fan/Sarah Sung Study Abroad and Exchange Officer Auckland Abroad International Office www.auckland.ac.nz/360
The University of Auckland Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142 New Zealand Ext: 83817 Direct Dial: +64 9 923 3817 Email for Students: [email protected]
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