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Contents Welcome to the University of Auckland

The University of Auckland key statistics 4 Welcome to New Zealand 5 Auckland, a top three city 6 Research and Innovation 8 World leading work rights 10

What can you study?

Arts 12 A warm welcome to Business 14 Creative Arts and Industries 16 New Zealand’s highest Education and Social Work 18 Engineering 20 Law 22 ranked university Medical and Health Sciences 24 Science 26 Subject areas by faculty 28 Pathways to undergraduate study 33 PhD study 35 360 International / Study Abroad 36 English Language Academy 37

What else do you need to think about?

Scholarships and funding 38 Build a rewarding career 40 Entry requirements 42 Accommodation 44 In a world of increasing global opportunity, we want to help you to boost your life and career prospects. Student services and support 46 A qualification from an internationally renowned university will bring you closer to achieving your goals. Essential information 48 According to international rankings, we are New Zealand’s leading university.* Our degrees are respected - Visas, insurance, employment, internationally, and our graduates are highly employable in national and global workplaces. and living costs International tuition fees 2020 49 Dates to remember 50 Whatever your future goals, your time with university in New Zealand.** We’ve also been QS World University Rankings also place the us will broaden your horizons and help you to recognised by the MIT Skoltech Initiative as University of Auckland at number one in New How to apply / Useful web addresses 51 become a free thinker. one of the world’s top five emerging leaders in Zealand for Graduate Employability in 2018. The University of Auckland offers an extremely entrepreneurship. When you leave the University of Auckland, wide variety of subjects. We’re also continuing University is about more than just gaining you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that to diversify our array of undergraduate a qualification. Auckland City shines with looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the programmes by adding four innovative new opportunity. It offers a kaleidoscope of beginning. degrees: the Bachelor of Advanced Science experiences that will help to shape your future. We look forward to welcoming you in 2020. (Honours) and Bachelor of Medical Imaging Think about the thrill of living in New Zealand’s (Honours), new in 2019, and the Bachelor of biggest and most diverse city, the life-long Design and Bachelor of Education (TESOL), new friends you’ll make, the clubs you’ll join, the in 2020. life skills you’ll master, and the memories you’ll During your time here, you’ll learn from cherish for years to come. We’re proud of our outstanding teachers, many of whom are global rich campus and city life, our convenient and leaders in their field. Many of our academics secure accommodation options, our extensive STUART MCCUTCHEON are also energetic entrepreneurs. According to scholarships, and our comprehensive support Vice-Chancellor Reuters Top 75, we rank as the most innovative services and pastoral care. The University of Auckland

* Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2018 ** Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities 2017

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa QS World University Rankings by subject 2019 Welcome to New Zealand 13 subjects are ranked in the top 50 RANKED in the world The University of Auckland is the highest ranked university in Archaeology 23 Quick facts New Zealand/Aotearoa New Zealand in Times Higher Education and QS rankings for 2019. Population: Approximately 4.9 million Education 26 Largest city: Auckland – population 1.5 million Geography 28 Capital: Wellington Pharmacy and Pharmacology 30 1 Area: 270,534 square kilometres (104,454 More than From over Nursing 36 square miles) Civil and Structural Engineering 37 Official languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language 8000 120 English Language and Literature 38 Currency: New Zealand dollar Sports-related subjects 41 international different Exchange rates: US$0.68, £0.53 (Jan 2019 ) students countries Philosophy 41 Diverse people: Auckland is New Zealand’s Law 44 most multicultural region: 59.3% European, Linguistics 46 23.1% Asian, 14.6% Pacific, 10.7% Māori, 3.1% Highest ranked The University of Auckland is ranked other significant ethnic groups¹ Anthropology 49 New Zealand Climate: Daytime temperatures in Auckland university Psychology 50 range from an average of 24°C (75°F) in th summer (December to March) to 16°C (60°F) for graduate in winter (June to August) employability1 Warmest months: January, February 85 Coldest months: July, August in the world2 Government: Parliamentary democracy, member of the Commonwealth

New Zealand is a modern, English-speaking Why study in New Zealand? country with a rich cultural heritage, known internationally for its stunning and diverse New Zealand is a safe and politically stable natural landscapes and the culture of its country with a high standard of living. 30 NEW ZEALAND indigenous Māori people. New Zealand New Zealand enjoys a global reputation for has earned a reputation for its politically technical innovation supported by research independent stance, support for environmental excellence. Education in New Zealand is not causes, sporting achievements, and dynamic only about imparting knowledge but also about Most innovative political and economic reform. Its citizens have encouraging original thinking. AUCKLAND made important contributions in the fields of New Zealand has a progressive work-rights university in New Zealand In addition to over 30 undergraduate scientific and technological discovery, medicine, North Island policy, which allows international students to according to the Reuters top 75 programmes to choose from, there are 130 conservation, creative arts, food and wine. work in New Zealand on a post-study visa after universities postgraduate programmes on offer across Situated in the South Pacific Ocean about finishing at university.⁴ 60research centres and institutes across 220 subjects, including PhDs in over 100 2,200km east of Australia, New Zealand has the University create knowledge that different subjects. Options range from two principal islands – the North Island and the International PhD students receive a range benefits our social, cultural, economic and strong traditional disciplines to emerging South Island. Comparable in size and shape to of special benefits, including eligibility for a environmental future. cross-disciplinary subjects. WELLINGTON government funding scheme allowing them South Island the United Kingdom or Japan, New Zealand has a relatively small population of approximately to pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand CHRISTCHURCH 4.7 million people, making it one of the least students. crowded countries in the world. ¹ NZ Census 2013. Respondents can identify with more than one ethnic group so percentages do not total 100%. New Zealanders are proud of their diverse DUNEDIN ² www.hdr.undp.org heritage, strongly influenced by Māori culture, ³ www.visionofhumanity.org 19th century British settlement, and by more 128 ⁴ www.immigration.govt.nz partner universities in 27 countries 240 recent migration, mainly from Pacific Island give you the opportunity to study in clubs make our University nations and Asia. New Zealand people are well- another country through the 360 a great place to get travelled and outward looking, with a reputation International exchange programme. connected and meet like- New Zealand is ranked Best in for being warm, welcoming and friendly to visitors. minded New Zealand and Class and #1 globally for the New Zealand is a desirable country to live in, international students. ranking 16th in the world on the United Nations Best Teaching Human Development Index 2018². It is also 3 ranked 2nd out of 163 countries on the Global Environment Peace Index 2018, the world’s leading measure of national peacefulness.³ 1QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 2QS World University Rankings 3Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, EIU 2017 4 5 The University of Auckland City Campus Auckland, a top three city With a population of A city flanked by two harbours, Auckland’s Mount Eden – Dormant volcanic cone, centrally unique geographic position means you can located with panoramic 360° views over the city, approximately 1.5 million, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a large, great for a picnic 1 City Campus 5 Goldie Vineyard Located in the heart of Auckland, This 14-hectare vineyard and winery provides Auckland is New Zealand’s cosmopolitan city, and still be close to stunning Newmarket shopping precinct – Excellent City Campus provides a full a unique venue where Wine Science students largest city and the country’s beaches, nature walks and tranquil islands. You shopping, movie theatres, restaurants and cafés; economic hub. can kayak on sparkling harbours in the morning something for everyone range of amenities, including live, study and work in a boutique winery in an and hike through green subtropical forests in the cafés, health services, libraries, important winegrowing region of New Zealand. Auckland waterfront – Attractive, urban beaches afternoon. Add to that great cafés, restaurants childcare facilities, and a alongside a walking and cycling promenade, and bars, excellent theatres, galleries, museums recreation centre. North Island cafés, bars and restaurants as well as rollerblade, and terrific shopping. 6 Tai Tokerau Campus bicycle, sailboard and catamaran hire The Faculty of Education and Social Work offers With almost 40 percent of the population born The Domain – A beautiful inner city park 2 Grafton Campus courses at the Tai Tokerau Campus, located in overseas, Auckland is more culturally diverse close to the University, home to the Auckland Home to the Faculty of Medical and Health Whangarei, the capital of the Northland Region than Sydney, London or New York,¹ and it is Museum, where you can experience cultural Sciences, the Grafton Campus is situated 6 of New Zealand. clear why Auckland has been ranked third out of performances, see priceless Māori treasures and opposite Auckland City Hospital. 231 world cities for quality of life.² learn about New Zealand’s natural history Multicultural and local foods – A fantastic 7 Leigh Marine Laboratory ¹World Migration report 2015 3 7 ²Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019 range of multicultural foods from all over the Newmarket Campus The Leigh Marine Laboratory is the “marine world and unique New Zealand foods Covering five hectares, this campus is campus” of the University, offering opportunities For more information about Auckland visit designed to be a high-quality environment that for postgraduate teaching and research at the City highlights supports research activities for the faculties of www.aucklandnz.com Auckland Goat Island Marine Reserve. Sky Tower – Tallest building in the Southern Engineering and Science. Hemisphere, with spectacular views of the city Eden Park – New Zealand’s largest stadium, 4 Epsom Campus hosting national and international rugby and Waiheke Island The Epsom Campus is the cricket matches main Faculty of Education 5 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey Rangitoto Island – A dormant volcano with and Social Work campus, 1 2018 – Top 5* lava tunnels, fantastic views of the harbour and offering programmes in teacher Auckland 2 3 Rank City, Country the world’s largest pohutakawa forest, only a education, sport, health and 4 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland 1 Vienna, Austria physical education, and social Piha Beach – Most famous surf beach in New services. 2 Zurich, Switzerland Zealand, featuring black iron-ore sand, just 40 3= Auckland, New Zealand minutes from central Auckland through the 3= Munich, Germany protected forest of the Waitākere Ranges Waiheke Island – Beautiful, subtropical island 3= Vancouver, Canada famous for its golden sandy beaches, wineries *Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019 The Goldie Vineyard on Waiheke Island is a University and water sports, just 40 minutes by ferry from of Auckland teaching facility for the Wine Science downtown Auckland programme. 6 7 Research and Innovation

The University of Auckland is a world-class research institution¹ and is recognised as having the greatest depth and breadth of research activity of any tertiary institution in New Zealand.²

World-class research We have a range of academic programmes from undergraduate through to PhD that The University of Auckland is a large, diverse develop enterprising skills and the capacity to university with strengths in a wide range of innovate. We have also been recognised by the disciplines, and a commitment to the research Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) collaboration and impact that this breadth Skoltech Initiative as one of the world’s top five enables. This shapes our sense of place and emerging leaders in entrepreneurship. purpose in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. It positions us, and indeed obliges us, to address Velocity some difficult and important global and local challenges. Velocity is a student-led entrepreneurial Ninna Granucci We achieve this, and contribute to the societies, development programme supported by the Ninna, from Brazil, is a doctoral candidate environments, cultures, health, technology Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biological Sciences. and economies of New Zealand and the world, at the University’s Business School. Velocity through excellence in research, connection is New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurial with our communities, and commitment to programme and involves seminars, challenges Ninna knew she was studying towards and workshops to inspire the next generation of the development of people who will lead something that would help her make a entrepreneurs. positive change. Our research-intensive positive impact on the world, but never environment nurtures graduates who are able www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz imagined she would become an award- both to articulate and to challenge established winning entrepreneur while at university. knowledge, and who are equipped with the skills ¹ QS Stars University Ranking to reshape our world. ² Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report 2012. The Brazilian student is working towards a PhD in Biological Sciences at the University Renowned research-led of Auckland, and simultaneously running sustainable food innovation company, Green university Spot Technologies. The company is paving We support the work of more than 60 research the way to a less-wasteful future. They units, centres and institutes, including two Innovation hub turn fruit and vegetable waste from farms internationally renowned Large Scale Research Unleash Space is the University’s vibrant and juicing companies into nutritious flour Institutes – the Liggins Institute and the innovation and entrepreneurship hub with through fermentation. Auckland Bioengineering Institute. a Create and Maker Space for students to We are also host or co-host to five New Zealand grow ideas into ventures. In 2015, Ninna and Associate Professor Silas Villas-Boas presented their fermented fruit Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs), which The student-led hub is managed by the promote world-class research contributing to Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and vegetable flour concept at the University New Zealand’s development: based at the Business School, and is open to of Auckland’s Velocity 100K Business Idea • The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular students from any faculty and any discipline. challenge. This attracted a lot of attention Biodiscovery Professor Jayne Godfrey, Dean of Business from potential investors and companies • The Medical Technologies CoRE and Economics, says the Unleash Space looking to get involved, which encouraged will help prepare current students for the them to go right ahead and launch Green • Brain Research New Zealand: Rangahau Roro future world of work. “Innovative ideas need Spot Technologies. In 2018, the company Aotearoa (co-hosted with the University of entrepreneurial spirit to take them to fruition moved to France on the back of $1.2 million Otago) and put them into practice,” she says. seed funding. • Te Pūnaha Matatini: The Centre for Complex The hub supports students through Ninna’s long-term goal is to expand Green Systems and Networks all stages of development, from idea Spot’s production, and mission, globally. generation and prototyping to product • Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga: New Zealand’s “The amount of food that is lost or wasted Indigenous Centre of Research Excellence commercialisation. www.unleashspace.ac.nz every year is incompatible with current world population growth and future food New Zealand’s most demands. Therefore we need to challenge innovative University this situation, and there’s nothing better than science to propose solutions. The The University of Auckland has been ranked appetite for our first product range had been as the most innovative in New Zealand in the Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative growing since 2015. Fermentation has been Universities rankings 2018. No other New hailed as a natural and positive process to Zealand university made it into the top 75 for transform the food and beverage market.” the region.

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8 9 World leading work rights What can you study? Study at New Zealand’s highest ranked university and obtain the skills and qualifications in demand with global employers. Grab the opportunity to gain a world-class education, learn new ways of thinking and Arts 12 enhance your future career. Business 14 Creative Arts and Industries 16 New Zealand’s post-study work rights for • PhD and research masters students have no international students are among the best in restrictions on the hours they can work while Education and Social Work 18 the world – most students with undergraduate, studying. Engineering 20 masters and PhD qualifications can apply for a With a three-year Post-study work visa you Law 22 visa to work in New Zealand for up to three years can work for any employer in almost any job in Medical and Health Sciences 24 after they finish their studies. New Zealand. Your partner can apply for a work Science 26 We also have some of the best work rights for visa and your children can apply to study as Subject areas by faculty 28 students in the world: domestic students in New Zealand schools. • Most university students can work part-time Pathways to undergraduate study 33 up to 20 hours a week and full-time during For more information on your right to work PhD study 35 during and after study at the University of scheduled study breaks. 360 International / Study Abroad 36 Auckland, visit www.immigration.govt.nz English Language Academy 37

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He examines strategies used hope to complete these two programmes at by communities in the Asia-Pacific region the University of Auckland. to respond to external shocks, including “The University has rich cultural diversity. I disasters caused by climate change and have met students and staff from all around land grabbing by foreign investors. the world and discovered new cultures. It “I have always been fascinated by how is a very rewarding experience, both on an people in so-called developing countries adjust to very difficult conditions. The goal of my research is to learn more about these adaptive capacities and also to understand their academic and personal level. My advice transnational dimensions. for future international students would be – definitely go for it! My experiences at the “In my future research, I want to find out what happens after successful resistance to land grabs, particularly among indigenous communities in rural Cambodia. 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12 13 www.business.auckland.ac.nz | www.businessmasters.auckland.ac.nz Business The University of Auckland Business School Postgraduate programmes is one of Asia-Pacific’s foremost research-led business schools, known for excellence and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) innovation in research, learning and partnership www.auckland.ac.nz/bcom-hons with enterprise. Our internationally qualified Bachelor of Property (Honours) staff, up-to-date technology, and strong focus www.auckland.ac.nz/bprop-hons on student development mean that from day Master of Commerce one you will receive a business education that is www.auckland.ac.nz/mcom among the best on offer in New Zealand. Master of Property The Business School holds leading international www.auckland.ac.nz/mprop accreditation, including the triple crown: Master of Professional Studies in Data Science AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA. These www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofstuds accreditations are your assurance of the highest Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) academic standards. They offer global credibility www.auckland.ac.nz/phd and recognition. Tuyen Nguyen University of Auckland Business School Business Masters Tuyen is from Vietnam and was the graduates occupy leading positions in business programmes recipient of a New Zealand Scholarship, and professions within New Zealand and around Master of International Business the world. The home of the Business School, funded by the New Zealand government, www.auckland.ac.nz/mintbus the Sir Owen G. Glenn Building, is an iconic to complete a Master of International Master of Management facility that is designed to promote a sense of Business. www.auckland.ac.nz/mmgt community among staff and students. It will Master of Marketing provide you with an extraordinary learning www.auckland.ac.nz/mmktg “I chose to study towards my Master of environment. Master of Professional Accounting International Business as it supports my Undergraduate www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofacctg work in Vietnam as a government official Master of Human Resource Management in charge of business issues at Ho Chi Minh programmes www.auckland.ac.nz/mhrm City Department of External Relations. Bachelor of Commerce Master of Business Administration The University of Auckland is regarded as www.bachelorofcommerce.auckland.ac.nz www.mba.auckland.ac.nz/our-mba- the best university in New Zealand and is Bachelor of Property programme/international-students highly ranked in the world. It offers excellent www.bprop.auckland.ac.nz teaching and diverse cultures, with modern Graduate Diploma in Commerce and convenient facilities. The teaching and www.graddipcom.auckland.ac.nz academic staff are excellent – inspiring, approachable, and helpful. “The University campus is well-equipped Business research and the available facilities are very Snejina Michailova is Professor of International Business in the Department of Management and convenient and advanced. There are plenty International Business, and Associate Dean, Research. Her main research areas are international of accommodation choices at the University business, management and knowledge management, and her academic work has appeared in of Auckland, so it is easy to find something the prime journals of all three disciplines. that will suit. Much of Snejina’s research focuses on the people side of international business. Her recent “I lived at University Hall and I loved the work – commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – involves an environment there – it’s student-friendly, investigation of the nature of temporary migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand. This secure, clean, with immediate support, and research will guide the government’s efforts to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers by is a great way to meet people. identifying regulatory and practical gaps and opportunities to address them. “Auckland is a dynamic city to live in and the University of Auckland is very culturally diverse. I found it easy to make friends from many countries, and went to several amazing places around New Zealand, including Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Taupo, Wellington, and New Plymouth. “My advice to future international students at the University of Auckland is – be inquisitive, and ready to learn and explore. You will receive so much support to achieve your goals.”

14 15 www.creative.auckland.ac.nz Creative Arts and Industries The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is a Undergraduate Postgraduate programmes centre of creative excellence, bringing together the University’s School of Architecture and programmes Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest-hons Planning, Elam School of Fine Arts, School of Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Music, and the Dance Studies Programme. Elam www.auckland.ac.nz/bas www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa-hons (art and design) and the School of Architecture Bachelor of Dance Studies Bachelor of Music (Honours) and Planning (architecture/built environment) www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest www.auckland.ac.nz/bmus-hons are both ranked within the top 100 schools in Bachelor of Design Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture the world for their disciplines.* www.auckland.ac.nz/bdes www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparch The faculty provides a lively studio teaching Bachelor of Fine Arts Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies environment filled with fellow creatives and www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipdancest internationally recognised artists, practitioners, Bachelor of Music Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts teachers and researchers. 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Students have the option to link Heritage Conservation towards a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor Engineering (Honours), Global Studies, Health theory and creative work into new innovative www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofhercons Sciences, Law (including Honours), Music, of Commerce conjoint degree. outcomes by incorporating elements such as Master of Architecture (Professional) and Property, Science contemporary art, design, performance or film Urban Design Undergraduate Fine Arts conjoint combinations: into their research and final submission. www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofurbdes “Being involved in the School of Music as Arts Master of Architecture (Professional) and a pianist is highly stimulating. 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The University of Auckland is proud to be New Undergraduate Postgraduate programmes Zealand’s leading university for Education – ranked 26th in the world, and the only New programmes Graduate diploma in teaching Zealand university to feature in the global top Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) 50. We are also ranked 1st in New Zealand Childhood Education specialisation www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiptchg-ece and in the top 15 in the world for Employer www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtchg Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) Reputation in education*. 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We Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Bachelor of Education (Teaching)(Honours) attract a diverse range of students from around Education* www.auckland.ac.nz/bedtchg-hons the world. www.auckland.ac.nz/bsporthpe Postgraduate Certificate in Education Bachelor of Social Work The Faculty of Education and Social Work is www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerted www.auckland.ac.nz/bsw Tematang committed to learning leadership and changing Postgraduate Diploma in Education Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) lives. Many of our staff are nationally and www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiped www.auckland.ac.nz/bsw-hons Iaoniman internationally recognised for their teaching and Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Bachelor of Arts in Education Tema, from Kiribati, gained a Master research. In many of our programmes, you will Leadership apply your learning through practical experience www.education.auckland.ac.nz/bae of Education and was a New Zealand www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipedld in the community. Our diverse and extensive *A conjoint BCom/BSportHPE programme will be on offer Scholarship recipient. from 2020, subject to official approval. Master of Education research contributes to the educational success, www.auckland.ac.nz/med health, and wellbeing of individuals and Master of Education Practice “I was a secondary school teacher before I communities, and policy formation. www.auckland.ac.nz/medprac came to study at the University of Auckland. Our masters and doctoral research programmes Master of Educational Leadership I chose the Master of Education programme, provide you with the freedom to focus on www.auckland.ac.nz/medld with a focus on the social psychology of research that can be applied in your context and Master of Arts in Education the classroom and education and policy area of interest. 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22 23 www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz Medical and Health Sciences A career in medical and health sciences is a Undergraduate programmes career for life. You can make a powerful difference in the lives of individuals and influence society Bachelor of Health Sciences for the better. Our programmes span Nursing, www.auckland.ac.nz/bhsc Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Optometry, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Population Health and a variety of Science www.auckland.ac.nz/mbchb disciplines. We offer a range of postgraduate Bachelor of Nursing study options, including workplace experiences. www.auckland.ac.nz/bnurs Bachelor of Optometry Studying with us means that you learn from www.auckland.ac.nz/boptom skilled, internationally recognised academics Bachelor of Pharmacy in programmes designed to improve the health www.auckland.ac.nz/bpharm of real people. We also offer a modern, inviting and stimulating environment with outstanding facilities. 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26 27 Subject areas by faculty Arts (continued) Bachelors Honours PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Arts Statistics       Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)   Bachelors Honours PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Theological and Religious Studies f    Academic English Studies a Tongan a Academic English Studies and Linguistics  Translation g    Anthropology       Applied Linguistics    Key Art History       a Elective courses only (major not available) Asian Studies      b Continued under Ancient History Chinese       c Available as part of English for bachelors Classical Studies and Ancient History    b b d Available for PhD as English Comparative Literature   e A postgraduate course that may be included as part of a postgraduate programme in selected subjects Communication  f Subject called “Theological and Religious Studies” at undergraduate level, and “Theology” at postgraduate level Conflict and Terrorism Studies   g Also available as a Postgraduate Certificate Cook Islands Māori a Creative Writing c  Criminology      Business      Development Studies Bachelors Honours Taught Masters Research Masters Professional Masters Doctorate Drama      d Accounting ü ü ü ü ü* ü Economics       Business Analytics** ü Education      Commercial Law ü ü ü ü ü Employment Relations and Organisation Studies     English       Economics ü ü ü ü ü English Writing a Finance ü ü ü ü ü European Studies   Global Management and Innovation ü ü ü French       Human Resource Management ü* Gender Studies      Information Systems ü ü ü ü ü Geography      Innovation and Entrepreneurship ü Refer to Management German       International Business ü ü* ü Greek (Ancient)      Management ü ü* ü History      Marketing ü ü ü ü ü* ü Humanities a Operations and Supply Chain Management ü ü ü ü ü Indigenous Studies  Property ü ü ü ü ü Italian       Taxation ü Japanese       *These coursework masters programmes are open to applicants with a bachelors degree in an unrelated area of study. Korean e   **Formerly Information Management. Language Teaching  Languages and Literature     Creative Arts and Industries Latin American Studies  Latin      Bachelors Honours GradDip PGDip Taught Research Professionally Accredited Doctorate Masters Masters Masters (a) Linguistics       Architecture        Logic and Computation     Dance Studies       Māori Studies      Design  e e Mathematics      Fine Arts     b Media and Communication     Heritage Conservation  Media, Film and Television   Music c      d Museums and Cultural Heritage    Music      Urban Design   Pacific Studies       Urban Planning       Philosophy       Key Politics and International Relations      Psychology      a Recognised by the relevant professional organisations Public Policy   b PhD or DocFA Russian a  c Specialisations in Creative Practice (Classical, Composition, Jazz, or Popular Music) and Music Studies (with portfolios in Ensemble Direction, Samoan a Learning, Community and Engagement, Music Education, Music Technology, or Musicology) and Studio Pedagogy available at some levels Screen Production     Social Science for Public Health  d PhD, DMus or DMA Sociology       e MDes beginning in 2021, subject to standard regulatory approval Spanish      

28 29 Education and Social Work Medical and Health Sciences Bachelors GradDip Honours PGCert PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Bachelors Honours Diploma PGCert PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Advanced Nursing a a Counselling   a Alcohol and Drug Studies b c c e      Education a Anaesthesiology d  Education Practice  a Anatomy d d d d  Educational Leadership    a Audiology f  Professional Studies  a Behavioural Science d d d d  Sport, Health and Physical Education  a Biomedical Science      Social Work     a Clinical Education     h Social and Community Leadership   a Clinical Pharmacy (See also Pharmacy.) b a a a Teaching (Early Childhood)   Clinical Quality and Safety (within Health Leadership) m Teaching (Primary)    Community Health d d d d  General Practice and Primary Health Care a,d a,d d d i Teaching (Secondary)  Global Health (within Health Leadership) m Teaching English as a Second Language  Health Informatics b   d d e Health Leadership   Key Health Management (within Health Leadership) m Health Practice   a Available as a research area in the associated department subject to the availability of these topics and supervisors Health Promotion (within Health Practice)  m e Health Psychology  f  Engineering Health Sciences b        Bachelors (Honours) PGCert PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (within b c c m d g Biomedical Engineering  a a Health Practice) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) b c,j c,d,j c,d,j Chemical and Materials Engineering      Mammography b c,j c,d,j c,d,j Civil Engineering      Māori and Pacific Health  Computer Systems Engineering      Medical Imaging b j j d,j d,j  Construction Management  a a Medical Sciences  Disaster Management  a a Medicine  Earthquake Engineering   Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)  c Electrical and Electronic Engineering      Mental Health Nursing b a a Energy b   a Molecular Medicine  Engineering Management c  a a Nursing   a a  Engineering Project Management  Nursing Practice a,c,m Engineering Science      Nutrition d d Environmental Engineering d    a Nutrition and Dietetics b f e Food Process Engineering    a Obstetrics and Gynaecology a a,d a,d a Ophthalmology c,d  Geotechnical Engineering  a a Optometry   d   Geothermal Energy Technology  a a Pacific Health (within Health Practice)  m d k Mechanical Engineering      Paediatrics  a Mechatronics Engineering      Palliative Care a a Medical Devices and Technologies   a Pathology  Operations Research e    Pharmaceutical Science b   Plastics   a a Pharmacology   d d d  Software Engineering     a Pharmacy (See also Clinical Pharmacy.)   Transportation Engineering  a a Physiology b   d d d  Population Mental Health (within Health Practice) b c,d m Key Psychiatry  a Available as a research area in the associated department and subject to the availability of thesis topics and supervisors Public Health b    e b Interfaculty with Science and Business Surgery  Ultrasound b c,j c,d,j c,d,j c Interfaculty with Business Women’s Health a,b,c d Available under Civil Engineering Youth Health b   d d e Interfaculty with Science Key Law a Must be registered with an approved professional body g Available under a PhD in Psychiatry Bachelors Honours GradCert GradDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate b Named specialisation available for postgraduate study h Available under a PhD in Medicine Law*        c Must have access to an approved clinical environment i Available under a PhD in General Practice Taxation Studies    d Specialisation not offered in this programme, but relevant study is j Must be registered with the New Zealand Medical Radiation available through Health Science or Public Health programmes Technologists Board or appropriate body in country of domicile Legal Studies   e Available under a PhD in Health Sciences k Available under a PhD in Māori and Pacific Health *In your first year of a Bachelor of Laws, you must also be enrolled in a second bachelors programme or a conjoint programme. In your second year, if your application to Stage II law is f One year coursework plus one year research (two years in total) m 180 point taught masters programme successful, you will have the option to continue on with both or just one of these programmes. A conjoint programme allows you to pursue two undergraduate degrees at the same time, giving you the opportunity to broaden your career opportunities in a shorter time-frame. You can combine your Law degree with a degree in Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Global Studies, Health Sciences, Music, Property or Science.

30 31 Science Bachelors Honours BAdvSci(Hons) PGCert PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Anthropological Science  Applied Mathematics    a Applied Psychology  Bioinformatics     a Biological Sciences      Biomedical Science  b b b a Bioscience Enterprise   Biosecurity and Conservation   a Biotechnology    Chemistry       Clinical Exercise Physiology   Computational Biology  Computer Science       Data Science   Digital Security  Earth Sciences     a Ecology  Engineering Geology  Environmental Change  Pathways to undergraduate study Environmental Management   a Environmental Science     Exercise Sciences      New Zealand secondary school Food Science     New Zealand schools have an excellent reputation for their teaching quality Food Science and Nutrition  and academic facilities. Pastoral care for international students often Forensic Science    includes home-stay accommodation with a family. Geography      ACG Pathways Geographic Information Science  Most schools offer the National Certificate of Educational Achievement ACG Pathways Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland City Geology   (NCEA), and some offer the internationally recognised University of Email: [email protected] Geophysics     a Cambridge International Examinations (Cambridge International) or Phone: +64 9 307 5399 Green Chemical Science  International Baccalaureate (IB). The University of Auckland recognises all www.acgedu.com Information and Technology Management  a of these qualifications. Information Technology   Our entry requirements for students who have completed NCEA, Cambridge Logic and Computation     a International (taken in New Zealand) or IB qualifications are the same for Marine Science       both New Zealand domestic students and international students. Mathematics       Mathematics Education    Foundation programme Medical Physics and Imaging Technology  Medical Statistics   a If your secondary school qualifications do not meet our entry requirements, Medicinal Chemistry   a foundation programme can be an alternative entry pathway into a bachelors degree. Optometry b b c b b Taylors College Pharmacology     a Foundation programmes are suitable for both native English speakers 75 Karangahape Road, Auckland City Photonics  and speakers of English as a second language. They will prepare you for Email: [email protected] Physics       university education with skills in: Phone: +64 9 306 2600 Physiology     a • Critical and independent thinking www.taylorsauckland.ac.nz Psychology       • Computer use and research Speech Language Therapy Practice  • Essential subject knowledge, such as accounting, calculus, chemistry, Speech Science    Prior tertiary study computer science, design, economics, English, geography, physics and Statistics        statistics If you have started or completed tertiary study outside New Zealand, and Wine Science   a Two foundation programmes are taught on behalf of the University: want to study for a bachelors degree, you can transfer from a New Zealand or overseas tertiary institution to the University of Auckland. Your overseas Key 1. The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies, taught by qualification(s) must be approved for University admission, and you must ACG New Zealand International College a These subjects are available as areas of PhD study within other subjects in the Faculty of Science or within other faculties at the University. also meet the entry requirements and undergraduate English language (Please consult a postgraduate adviser about availability.) 2. Foundation Studies Certificate, taught by Taylors College, Auckland requirements for your programme. b Offered by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences If you complete one of these foundation programmes, you will be In your Application for Admission, you can apply for transfer of credit for guaranteed entry into a University of Auckland bachelors degree c Must be registered NZ optometrists tertiary courses completed elsewhere. programme if you meet the following requirements: • The minimum overall foundation course average score for your chosen undergraduate degree programme • English language proficiency at a level equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5. (Please note that some programmes may require higher scores.) You must also meet any additional entry requirements for your programme(s) of study, such as an interview, audition or portfolio.

32 33 PhD study Pursue your PhD at the University of Auckland and pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand doctoral candidates – just NZ$7,108.80 in 2019.1 Join a research-led university with a reputation for academic excellence. Gain the opportunity to collaborate with world-class researchers, publish in leading academic journals and build the skills you need for a successful future in academia, industry and beyond.

Why choose us for your Comprehensive support PhD? The success of your PhD journey is supported NZ$7,108.80 Diego Hernandez through our outstanding financial, academic, World-class reputation 2019 annual PhD fee Diego is from Mexico and was awarded a employability and research-focused services less than US$5k Conacyt scholarship to study for his PhD in Our university is an institution of global standing, and opportunities. Civil Engineering. ranked among the top 100 in the world by QS These include: World University Rankings, and in the top 2% • Assistance with research-related expenses globally by Times Higher Education. Employment opportunities from your individual Postgraduate Research “My research focuses on the holistic response Finding work during and after your PhD is a key The QS Stars audit recognises our world- Student Support (PReSS) fund. and design of liquid storage tanks under leading status, designating us as a Five Star concern for many doctoral candidates. Luckily, earthquake loading. I worked with storage Plus university and awarding us the highest • Access to scholarship opportunities when you study in New Zealand as a full-time tanks during both my bachelors and masters possible ratings for excellence in seven that support the studies of exceptional international PhD candidate, your visa will allow degrees in Civil Engineering at UNAM, the categories: Research, Innovation, Employability, candidates. you to work alongside your studies. National Autonomous University of Mexico. I Internationalisation, Inclusiveness, Teaching and • Use of the largest university library in New On completion of your PhD, you can apply for a wanted to understand more about the seismic Facilities. Zealand, staffed by research services advisers three-year post study open work visa through response of tanks so that I can contribute We are the highest ranked university in New who offer personalised research assistance. Immigration New Zealand, which allows you to Zealand by both QS World University Rankings work for any employer in New Zealand. somehow to improving the design of those • Development of your academic skills and and Times Higher Education. During the period of this work visa, you may be lifeline structures, especially tanks holding oil employability through a toolkit of courses and eligible to apply for residence under the skilled and petrol that could be a serious threat in workshops, including the Doctoral Academic Leading research migrant instructions, provided you meet the areas where earthquakes are common. Leadership Initiative and English Language points requirement set out by Immigration New “New Zealand offers more than high-quality We are New Zealand’s largest research Enrichment. organisation and have the most comprehensive Zealand. education. The diverse outdoor activities and research offerings of any university in the • Support from a range of additional services, www.immigration.govt.nz the cosmopolitan environment that we can country.2 Our work is supported by the highest including the School of Graduate Studies, enjoy in Auckland are priceless. In addition, the International Student Support team, level of research income of any New Zealand Find a research supervisor my interest in expanding my knowledge about university, having won 31% of the nation’s the Postgraduate Students’ association, Pacific cultures was crucial to choosing the research fund with 25% of the research active Libraries and Learning Services, and Career Our online search tool FindaThesis will help University of Auckland. staff. Development and Employability services. you locate detailed information about projects, “The University of Auckland academic staff Our institution supports over 60 research units, potential supervisors and more. Family benefits www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz are friendly and helpful, and the cultural centres and institutes, and hosts or co-hosts diversity in the University is incredible. I have five Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs). Not only can you pay the same tuition fees as You can also browse the University’s staff made many friends, from almost every place This gives you the opportunity to contribute to New Zealand PhD candidates, you can also bring directory to find potential supervisors who in the world. I made a list of the people I have a wealth of research activities that lead the way your family with you when you study. undertake research in your area of interest. in their field. unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz met and where they were from, and counted There are additional benefits to this: • Your spouse or partner can apply for an open more than 60 countries!” Dynamic academic community work visa valid for the same duration as your “The best thing about living in Auckland is How to apply We have the highest concentration of top- student visa. the outdoors. It is amazing how within a few ranked researchers of any university in New Visit our website for a step-by-step application hours’ drive from Auckland the landscape Zealand,3 and they support the greatest number • Your dependent children can attend a New guide, and other helpful information about our changes. 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34 35 Take yourself global Victoria Bravo Exchanges, short-term programmes, internships Victoria completed a General English and IELTS course at ELA. She is now working in her dream job Enhance your skills, academic potential and employability through as a teaching technician in the Faculty of Science at one of our immersive international opportunities. Come to the the University of Auckland. University of Auckland and study in a third country to take your “In Chile I was working in the mining industry and was education even further. looking for ways to advance my career opportunities, many of which required fluent English. I chose New Zealand as a study destination as it is a very inclusive The University of Auckland has comprehensive • Student network programmes and travel grants country. Upon arriving, I searched for a university where relationships with universities and international • Volunteer placements and internships abroad organisations around the world. 360 International Set up your traveller’s profile and explore our I could study English to achieve my career goals, and provides access to overseas learning experiences programmes online in the Via TRM system. Find found the English Language Academy (ELA) to be the through a diverse, inspiring and attainable set of links and more at: www.auckland.ac.nz/360 best option. opportunities. On campus, you can attend our regular 360 “I’m really grateful to ELA as my teachers always Further your international study experience with our: International information sessions: encouraged me and gave me the grammar and • Semester exchange programme 2pm every Thursday communicative English needed for my profession. I • Short-term opportunities iSpace feel that if ELA wasn’t part of my journey, I wouldn’t be • Faculty-led programmes Level 4, Student Commons working here at the University in the kind of career I studied for in my home country.” largest overseas University of Auckland learning programme students went on 1199 an overseas study 1 in New Zealand experience in 2017 Jasmine, from China, took classes in Media Studies at Same university fee for English Language Academy semester long exchange Northeastern University in Boston, $300,000 Massachusetts, USA. in 360 International If you have not yet met the English language requirements for the University of Auckland, the English scholarships per year A European Study Abroad study Language Academy (ELA) offers programmes that can help you achieve your language goals. The ELA is showed that 27% of former “Studying overseas was one of the 27% exchange students met their life also an accredited IELTS and PTE Academic testing centre. partner during their study abroad most valuable experiences of my of Auckland degree. It helped me explore the students learning world and experience another way of 50% abroad in 2017 64% of employers in one Academic pathway programmes Other programmes study responded that life and study.” completed global 64% internships or short international experience is If we have already offered you a place that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, Academic English will equip you with the important for recruitment programmes you can fulfil those requirements by successfully completing one of the University of Auckland English skills needed to cope with university studies, Language Academy pathway programmes. If you achieve the required grade, you will meet the including note-taking, academic report and University’s English language requirements and will not be required to take IELTS or any similar test. essay writing, exam preparation, presentation skills and communication techniques. This full- The ELA’s English pathway programmes are designed to help you prepare for university studies. The time course runs in ten-week blocks, and you courses cover note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam preparation, presentation skills can choose to focus on either IELTS or university and communication techniques. preparation skills. Students can progress from Study Abroad at the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) is a 20-week direct-entry Academic English into FCertEAP. pathway to admission to the University of Auckland. You must have a conditional offer of a place, and General English is designed to help you improve meet the following English language entry requirements: your everyday English language skills and is also University of Auckland suitable to prepare you for an Academic English Undergraduate Postgraduate or pathway programme. Spend a summer, a semester or a year at the We offer experiential learning, including student IELTS PTE-A TOEFL ELA Test IELTS PTE-A TOEFL ELA Test IELTS preparation is an elective course in University of Auckland and earn credits toward athlete and research experiences, internships, iBT iBT your home university qualification. service learning and community engagement. the Academic English and General English Overall 5.0 36 60 Minimum Overall 5.5 42 70 Minimum We also have extracurricular programmes like programmes. 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You the University of Auckland. You must have a conditional offer of a place and an Academic IELTS score that www.ela.auckland.ac.nz Follow our team of Study Abroad ambassadors can enrol in up to four courses per semester is 0.5 away from the required score for admission to the University. For example, a programme requiring will help me to be a more open- on Instagram to find out what it is like to live and and choose from over 100 subjects. Popular 6.0 would need no less than 5.5 overall, 5.5 in the writing band, and no less than 5.0 in the other bands. minded doctor. The best way to study in Auckland: create a successful platform for courses include Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) is a ten-week direct-entry pathway to admission to www.instagram.com/studyabroad_auckland your experience at the University Environmental/Marine Science and Global the University of Auckland. 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36 37 www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarships Undergraduate Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering: Worth NZ$3,000, this scholarship is funded by scholarships alumni of the Faculty of Engineering who studied Scholarships and funding at the University of Auckland under the Colombo University of Auckland International Student Scholarship: Worth up to NZ$10,000 for Plan. Applications are open to undergraduate In the past year, the University of Auckland awarded over NZ$15 million in scholarships to international students. an undergraduate degree for new students and postgraduate international students who with overseas secondary or post-secondary are citizens of a Colombo Plan member country. qualifications, or English Language Academy Faculty of Education and Social Work We work with external scholarship agencies Chilean CONICYT Scholarships Malaysia MARA Scholarship (ELA) students who have received a conditional Postgraduate International Student and government bodies to give opportunities China Scholarship Council Malaysian Ministry of Education offer. Paid as a fees credit. Scholarship: The main purpose of the to international students who meet admission Conacyt (Mexico) Malaysia Petronas Scholarships University of Auckland International scholarship is to support international University of Auckland Law School’s Dean’s entry criteria. COLFUTURO (Colombia) Oman Government Scholarships – New Zealand School Leavers: students to enrol into a specified postgraduate Doctoral Scholarships: Cover tuition fees and Dikti-University of Auckland Scholarship Saudi Arabian Government For country-specific scholarships contact the Worth up to NZ$5,000 for new international programme at the Faculty of Education and a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$27,900 per year (Indonesia) Thai Office of the Civil Service Commission relevant body in your country. students from New Zealand high schools Social Work, and successfully establish for up to three years, to encourage and support FIDERH (Mexico) University of Auckland Commonwealth Arthington Davy Scholarship (Tonga) undertaking an undergraduate degree. Paid as a themselves in Auckland. Provides assistance academically excellent students to undertake German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship (UK and Canada) Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship fees credit. with fees up to NZ$7,000. full-time doctoral study on an agreed topic in Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP, University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship Programme¹ Faculty of Arts International Masters Degree the Faculty of Law. Indonesia) (USA) University of Auckland MBChB Graduate Entry Bahrain Ministry of Education Scholarship: Open to international applicants University of Auckland Senior Health Research Malaysia Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) United States Financial Aid – International Student Scholarship: Worth up Canadian Student Loans to NZ$70,000 over five years for international who enrol in a masters degree in the Faculty of Scholarships: These scholarships are open to Scholarship 1Open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries. graduate entry students to the MBChB. Paid as Arts and worth up to NZ$10,000. international students who have worked for at a fees credit. Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries least three years as health professionals (such as medical graduates, clinical psychologists, nurses Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering: International Masters Scholarship: For and other clinical researchers), who wish to study Worth NZ$3,000, this scholarship is funded by international students of high calibre to enrol at doctoral level in a health-related area. alumni of the Faculty of Engineering who studied in masters level study of one year or more in at the University of Auckland under the Colombo the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries to University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering Plan. Applications are open to undergraduate support teaching, research and collaborative Doctoral Scholarship: Covers tuition fees and a and postgraduate international students who partnerships with other universities. stipend of up to NZ$27,900 (in 2019) per year are citizens of a Colombo Plan member country. Master of Health Leadership Scholarship: for up to three years, to encourage and support academically excellent students to undertake Dean’s Asia Scholarships in the Faculty of Worth up to NZ$15,000 for new international full-time doctoral study on an agreed topic in Business and Economics: Covers tuition fees for students enrolling in the Master of Health the Faculty of Engineering. Asian international undergraduate students to Leadership. complete a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship: of Property degree at the University of Auckland Awarded to postgraduate candidates already Development scholarships Business School. selected to hold Fulbright Awards, to enable New Zealand Scholarships them to complete degrees at the University of Foundation Pathway High Achiever Awards: The New Zealand government provides Auckland. Two awards made each semester, to the scholarships through the New Zealand Aid Tanima full-time students achieving the highest mark Programme. The aim of the scholarships is in ACG University of Auckland Certificate Doctoral scholarships to provide an opportunity for students from of Foundation Studies and Taylors College University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship: selected developing countries to pursue studies Mahadevan Auckland Foundation Year. Paid as a fees credit The University awards 200 University of in development-related fields. The scholarships with a value of up to NZ$5,000. No application Tanima comes from India and is pursuing Auckland Doctoral Scholarships to high- cover full tuition fees and a living allowance, as required. her Master of Information Technology. achieving doctoral candidates applying for well as other related costs. Upon completion Summer Research Scholarships: Up to admission to an approved doctoral programme of their programmes, students are expected NZ$6,000 available to high-achieving students to return and contribute to the economic and “The International Student Scholarship has each year. Doctoral stipends increased to enrolled in a New Zealand or international NZ$27,900 in 2019. social development of their home countries. helped me accomplish my dream of doing University. These scholarships provide valuable Dean’s International Doctoral Scholarship The scholarships are for postgraduate and PhD my masters degree at the University of research experience to students interested in (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences): candidates from selected countries in Africa, Auckland. It was a great relief financially pursuing postgraduate study. Covers tuition fees, a relocation allowance and a Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. and also, for me personally, it was a proud stipend for an international student to undertake Scholarships for applicants from eligible Pacific moment to be a scholarship recipient at a Postgraduate scholarships a research doctoral degree in the Faculty of countries are available for undergraduate, university with a global reputation. University of Auckland International Student Medical and Health Sciences. postgraduate and PhD students. “I did my bachelors in Computer Science, Marie Clay Literacy Trust Research Scholarship: Worth up to NZ$10,000 for new Other development scholarships after which I worked for more than two years international students who have received an Scholarships: Worth up to $10,000 a year for in the IT industry. The structure of the Master unconditional offer of study, or English Language up to two years, to fund a doctoral student to Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Japan of Information Technology is perfect for me Academy (ELA) students who have received a undertake research into literacy education in the Scholarship Programme: Funded by the to improve my knowledge in the field and conditional offer, to undertake a postgraduate New Zealand context. government of Japan, these scholarships aim to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens enhance my career prospects. diploma or masters (taught) programme of 120 University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship: of ADB’s developing member countries to points or more. Awarded to PhD candidates already selected “The structure of my masters degree is undertake postgraduate studies in economics, University of Auckland International Business to hold Fulbright Awards, to enable them to designed in such a way that it helps me management, science and technology, and Masters Scholarships: Worth up to NZ$30,000 complete degrees at the University of Auckland. prepare for working in industry. There is other development-related fields. for international students applying to the a compulsory internship at the end of the University of Auckland Health Research Master of Management, Master of International Doctoral Scholarships: Cover tuition fees and programme that helps me gain relevant New For more information on University of Business, Master of Marketing, Master of a stipend for academically excellent applicants Auckland scholarships, please go to Zealand experience, which is amazing.” Human Resource Management, or Master of to study in a health-related area in the faculty of www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarships Professional Accounting. Medical and Health Sciences.

38 39 Build a rewarding career Sylvania Marchellina Suhartono The University is among the top in the world for producing graduates who are highly employable.¹ Our Sylvania came to the University of Auckland from award-winning Career Development and Employability Services team supports students to take steps Indonesia to pursue her Master of Energy degree and towards building a rewarding international career.² further her career in the field of renewable energy. Career Development and Understanding the New Our suite of workshops “I used to work as a Field Engineer for Schlumberger, a CDES also offers a suite of workshops that cover: Employability Services (CDES) Zealand job market Cementing Technical Engineer for Total E&P, Chevron • How to find work opportunities in New Zealand CDES assists current University of Auckland CDES facilitates workshops and employability Pacific Indonesia and Pertamina. I was working in the field • Understanding New Zealand work culture students (as well as graduates up to three years programmes specifically for international on and off-shore 24/7, managing clients and supervising • Finding your career direction after graduation) with all aspects of career students with a specialised International Career • Networking: from nervous to natural people. Being the only woman on the rig was not a big development. Development Consultant. • Customising CV, cover letter and job applications deal for me! CDES helps students find direction and build the • Answering interview questions: making it easy “One of the biggest decisions in my life was deciding capabilities required to be employable at the University of Auckland • LinkedIn tutorial whether I should pursue a higher degree or stay in my end of study. This will assist them to become • Psychometric testing comfort zone. Continuing on to a masters degree was the self-managing and able to navigate the world of Workplace Insights right option in spite of the challenges, as I realise that I work, life and learning. programme Career and networking still have contributions to make to my field. The services offered allow students to identify CDES organises a programme where selected events opportunities, meet and network with employers “Fossil energies are going to run out soon, followed international students are paired with alumni, and create their future career pathway. Over 200 employers connected with students by the decrease of oil stock worldwide. Studies in who help them to understand the New Zealand through CDES in 2018. Approximately 20,000 renewable energy are amongst the most necessary CDES provides all students with a personalised workplace, including employer expectations. students attended expos and recruitment events. online career management system. It includes This helps students to make informed decisions topics in the world. I’m being taught by expert lecturers a national/international job board, resources, and understand the skills they need for CDES career events, such as large industry expos, and recognised renewable energy practitioners, and recruitment events and career education events, and a portal for booking workshops, events, employment in New Zealand. my knowledge will benefit my country, especially since and appointments with Career Development allow students to connect with New Zealand and there is currently a lack of experts in geothermal energy international employers, learn about different Consultants. technology there.” organisations, and make important connections. www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz ¹QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2018 ²NZAGE Best Careers Service 2016

Jessica Su Gunt Kittiwat Coming to New Zealand to study for an MTESOL, Jessica, Gunt, from Thailand, completed a Bachelor of Commerce now a language lecturer in China, learned innovative in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the ways of teaching. University of Auckland, and now works as a Business Analyst at United Steel. “I had been a senior high school teacher in China for ten years before I had the opportunity to go on a trip to New “It was the University of Auckland’s ranking that drew me in, Zealand, where I was introduced to innovative ways of but I stayed for the quality of lectures, the teaching materials, teaching. I was interested in teaching skills, and decided to the support we received, and the lecturers who genuinely care study for an MTESOL. for their students. “The University of Auckland ranks first in New Zealand and “One thing I really liked was the flexibility of the degree. You the admission requirements for the MTESOL are higher than can mix and match subjects from different areas of expertise, other universities, which made me think their programme which helps you explore yourself and solidify your career plan would be the best. for the future. You also get to meet new people from different “The course that I took in second/foreign language teaching majors and backgrounds, which is always a fun thing to do. practice gave me a glimpse of what English language “I’m putting my learning to good use in my current job. teaching is like in Western countries. During this course we Ensuring people can work smarter, not harder, will always had the opportunity to observe lessons in a school nearby, to remain my best interest at work. I got my job mainly through carry out English learning activities at the English Language the INFOSYS 345 Business Project course, which is similar to Academy, and to practice teaching to volunteer students. an internship. We formed a team in class and worked together “I was lucky to get a job as a lecturer at Shantou University throughout the year to help identify and solve business (STU) in China after I graduated, where proficiency building problems in the real world. Our team came first in the course, is prioritised and class size is small. I’ve been trying out and as a result I was approached by United Steel.” tasks in my lessons and gaining a deeper understanding of what I’ve learnt.”

40 41 International students Entry into a Doctor of Entry requirements outside New Zealand Philosophy (PhD) If you are an international student, you must Entry into a PhD is based on academic merit. We welcome applications from international students with New Zealand or overseas qualifications. meet University Entrance, individual programme You should also possess high-level critical and English language requirements. research skills and theoretical understanding. Academic entry requirements are based on the You must be able to demonstrate an ability English language proficiency grades you achieved in your prior study. Some to carry out independent research and have programmes also require you to have taken already completed a significant research project, If you are an international applicant and your first specific subjects or have other requirements dissertation, or thesis, at university. language is not English, you will need to provide such as a portfolio, audition, interview or proven You will need to have completed a masters-level evidence of your English language proficiency. research capability. qualification in a field related to your doctoral You can demonstrate this by achieving the studies with the required grade point equivalent required score in an approved English language (GPE). test, such as IELTS, or successfully completing an Entry into a bachelors ELA pathway programme. Your acceptance is also dependent on the degree availability of the appropriate supervisor and All test results are valid for two years from facilities for your area of study. the date on the test certificate and all English You must meet the equivalent of the New language requirements must be met within one Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard The graduate adviser in the faculty or test certificate. (the minimum standard for admission to department in which you wish to study will be New Zealand universities) as well as the entry able to assist you and provide more information. The table below shows the minimum scores for requirements and undergraduate English admission to the University. However, some of our language requirements for the programme you undergraduate and postgraduate programmes wish to pursue. These are listed on our website. Calculating your GPA/GPE have higher requirements. If you have completed a qualification not listed Grades or marks achieved at the University For more information about undergraduate on our website, we will assess your application of Auckland are given a Grade Point English language requirements, on its merits. Average (GPA). www.auckland.ac.nz/ug-english-reqs Grades or marks achieved through prior For more information about postgraduate English Entry into a bachelors study at other institutions are converted language requirements, (honours) degree into a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) at the www.auckland.ac.nz/pg-english-reqs You will need to have completed an University of Auckland. undergraduate degree from a recognised To convert your grades into a GPE, use our 2020 Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements university, in a related subject area, with GPE Calculator:* the required grade point equivalent (GPE). www.gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz IELTS Internet- Paper- Cambridge Cambridge Foundation Pearson Test of Michigan Trinity College Exceptions are the BE(Hons) and the (Academic) based based English: English: Certificate in English (PTE) English London BUrbPlan(Hons). See our website for more

TOEFL(iBT) TOEFL Advanced Proficiency English for Academic Language Integrated information, including the specific entry *The online calculator provides an indicative guide (CAE) (CPE) Academic Assessment Skills in only and does not guarantee a place to study at the requirements for your chosen programme(s). University. Purposes Battery English (ISE)

(FCertEAP) (MELAB) Entry into a postgraduate For further information on entry Undergraduate Overall score Overall score Overall score Overall score of 169 and Grade of C- Overall score of 80 ISE II with requirements, please see of 6.0 of 80 of 550 no bands below 162 50 and no PTE distinction diploma www.auckland.ac.nz/is-entry Communicative in all 4 and no bands and a written and an Essay Entry requirements vary according to your score below 42 components below 5.5 score of 21 (TWE) of 4.5 chosen subject area. You will need to have completed an undergraduate degree from a Overall score Overall score Overall score Overall score of 176 and Grade of B- Overall score of 85 ISE III with a Postgraduate recognised university, in a related subject area, of 6.5 of 90 of 575 no bands below 169 58 and no PTE pass in all 4 with the required GPE. Some programmes Communicative components and no bands and a written and an Essay will require a higher GPE. See our website for score below 50 below 6.0 score of 21 (TWE) of 4.5 more information, including the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme(s). International students achieve in either NCEA, Cambridge International International applicants entering the University or IB to guarantee you entry. Applicants with on the basis of qualifications other than Entry into a masters degree studying at New Zealand scores below these will still be considered, NCEA, Cambridge International or IB taken To enter a 120-point (one-year) masters secondary schools provided places are available. in New Zealand must meet a specified score programme, you must have completed one Some programmes will also require you to have in IELTS or an alternative approved English year of postgraduate study, following an To be admitted to the University of Auckland taken specific subjects and gained minimum test, or must have completed and passed the undergraduate degree, in a related subject area you must achieve the New Zealand University credits in those, or have other requirements such Foundation Certificate in English for Academic at a recognised university, with the required Entrance (UE) standard and meet the entry as a portfolio, audition or interview. Purposes (FCertEAP), the English Pathway for GPE. requirements for the undergraduate programme Undergraduate Studies (EPUS), the English www.auckland.ac.nz/entry-requirements The entry requirements for a 180-point or you wish to pursue. Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS), or an 240-point masters vary according to the If you have National Certificate of Educational approved alternative. English language requirements subject area of your specialisation. Usually, Achievement (NCEA), University of Cambridge If you are entering the University on the basis Some programmes may also require you to you must have completed a bachelors degree International Examinations (Cambridge of NCEA, Cambridge International (NZ) or IB demonstrate your proficiency in English at a (or equivalent) in a related subject area at a International), or International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications, you must meet the New Zealand selection interview. recognised university, with the required grade qualifications, you will be given a rank score. University Entrance (UE) standard literacy If you are applying for a Faculty of Education point equivalent (GPE). The entry requirements for your programme requirements for admission. teaching programme, you must achieve an IELTS will be expressed as the rank score you need to score of 7.0, in addition to NCEA, Cambridge International or IB requirements. 42 43 www.accommodation.ac.nz University residences*

Age $ Accommodation Single room Shared $282 SC BBQ, games room, lounge, basketball, study 15 mins Carlaw Park     18+ Two-bedroom family apartment Private $472 room Student Village Three-bedroom family apartment Private $571 Grafton Student Single $275 SC 15–20 Our accommodation provides a safe, comfortable and supportive environment in quality, fully-     18+ Shared BBQ, lounge catered or self-catered residences. All are within easy walking distance of the City Campus, as well Flats Twin-share $196 PC mins Parnell Student 15–20     18+ Single room Shared $267 SC BBQ, volleyball as many of Auckland’s main attractions. Your accommodation fees cover the cost of utilities such as Village mins University Hall     18+ Single room Shared TBC SC Games room, BBQ, basketball 5 mins water, electricity and internet. Bedding packs are available to purchase. Apartments One-bedroom apartment Private $403 Two-bedroom apartment (per bed) Shared $302 UniLodge Anzac Twin-share apartment (per bed) Shared $228 SKY TV lounge, gym, BBQ, cinema, games room,     18+ SC 5 mins Beach Studio deluxe Private $331 pool, study room Studio – Anzac Private $308 Studio – Beach Private $320 Studio Private $348 SC Study room, SKY TV lounge, games room, small 8 mins UniLodge Whitaker     18+ Studio deluxe Private $356 onsite gym Deluxe studio Private $366 SC SKY TV lounge, games room, lounge, BBQ, 5 mins 55 Symonds     18+ Deluxe double studio Private $388 study room One-bedroom apartment Private $389 Waikohanga House     PG Two-bedroom family apartment Private $453 SC Printing 7 mins Three-bedroom family apartment Private $547 SKY TV lounge, games room, tennis, study 15–20 Grafton Hall     17-19 Single room Shared $387 FC room, music room, BBQ mins Single room Shared $374 SKY TV lounge, BBQ, games room, volleyball, O’Rorke Hall     17-19 FC 5 mins Large single room Shared $396 study room, music room University Hall SKY TV lounge, games room, basketball, study     17-19 Single room Shared $387 FC 5 mins Towers room, music room Waipārūrū Hall     17-19 Single room Shared TBC FC SKY TV lounge, games room, study room 8 mins

PG = Postgraduate | FC = Fully catered | SC = Self-catered | PC = Partially catered The prices for Waipārūrū Hall and University Hall Apartments are TBC and will be announced mid-2019.

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2019 residence fees – Recreation, sport and Walking distance to Bathroom configurations Catering options $ per week $NZ* academic facilities City Campus

Application dates Applications for Semester One 2020 open on 1 August 2019. Applications for Semester Two 2020 open on 1 April 2020. You should apply for accommodation at the same time you apply for your academic programme to have the best chance of getting a place in a residence. Please Private student accommodation and private note that later applications may not be Private accommodation** residences – Our advisory service can assist you successful. If living in a University residence isn’t for you, with information about student accommodation Couple and family accommodation at the we can assist you with finding suitable private options near the campus. University is limited, especially for those accommodation in Auckland. Flatting – You share a house or flat with other applying outside of the standard academic Before you arrive in Auckland, we encourage residents and are responsible for paying the year. We encourage those applying in you to read our e-book, Living in Auckland bills according to the details in the tenancy Semester Two or between February and – A Students’ Guide, which is full of helpful agreement. November to contact our Accommodation information about locations, rental agreements, *All prices quoted are per week and reflect 2019 prices. team, who can assist you in finding suitable and the cost of living. This guide is available at They are subject to change for 2020. Discounted rates accommodation that best fits your needs. www.auckland.ac.nz/living-in-auckland-ebook are available for students staying for a 52-week period Apply online at at certain self-catered residences. During the summer, We suggest you reserve temporary from mid-November to mid-February, you can stay in the www.accommodation.ac.nz accommodation for your first few weeks in Halls of Residence or the self-catered residences at special Auckland to allow time to familiarise yourself with summer rates. For more information, please refer to the Accommodation website: www.accommodation.ac.nz Contact the city, its surrounding suburbs and where you **We do not inspect or in any way guarantee the quality Accommodation Solutions want to live. or availability of private accommodation. Do not under Phone: +64 9 923 7691 Homestays – In a homestay you live with a any circumstances sign agreements or pay deposits for Email: [email protected] any properties you have not seen. If in doubt, contact our family and have your own room. Meals and other private accommodation adviser. www.accommodation.ac.nz services are provided. Please note that homestays are generally not close to the campus.

44 45 Career Development and Students with disabilities Keen on kayaking? Appreciate desserts? Focused Employability Services Support may be available for international on photography? There are more than 200 clubs Our award-winning Career Development students with disabilities. Apply early so we on campus – make sure you check them out at Student services and support the Clubs Expo held during Orientation Week. and Employability Services (CDES) have a can assist you with your support requirements. designated International Career Development Student Disability Services provides a broad www.auckland.ac.nz/clubs Academic support Consultant who is responsible for providing range of services, including assessment specialised services. These will support your of support needs, support with academic Recreation and sports Libraries and Learning Services successful transition into work after you have reading, writing and mathematics, and special Libraries and Learning Services provide completed your studies. Special events such as arrangements for tests and exams. Some costs The University Recreation Centre at City Campus resources, workshops and advice to help you careers expos, recruitment events, networking may be charged to international students. These has a great range of facilities including a successfully complete your study. opportunities, workshops and employer would be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. sports hall, extensive cardio and weights gym, bouldering wall, squash court, and spin and In addition to the General Library, a number of presentations can help you to engage with www.auckland.ac.nz/disabilityservices stretch studios. We also provide a women only specialist libraries cover the variety of subjects employers and understand the New Zealand job space. There are regular group fitness, yoga and taught at the University. Your student online market. Personal development dance classes each week. If you are into sport, access allows you to search a diverse collection CDES online tools, workshops, events, job board you can drop in and play, join a social league, or of electronic resources, including databases, and personalised services can assist you to You can complement your academic compete against other universities. Whatever e-journals and e-books, accessible anytime identify the opportunities available to you. They achievements by getting involved in a number of your interests, there are plenty of opportunities from anywhere. Within the libraries, you can also provide knowledge, understanding and out-of-classroom activities that build a range of to get fit, play sport and have fun. access large collections of print, multimedia skills to help you compete in the New Zealand skills. Two ways to do this are: and microtext materials, including unique job market. www.universitysport.auckland.ac.nz manuscript and archive collections. Go to page 40 to learn more about career Student Leadership Programme We offer workshops to improve your academic development. The Student Leadership Programme is for all Volunteer Hub skills, covering topics such as writing skills, www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz students to engage with current thinking about Volunteering is a great way to make friends, finding course readings and articles, referencing, leadership and expand their own personal get to know the city and gain new skills and exam preparation, literature searching, Childcare leadership behaviours. There are various ways experience. The Volunteer Hub provides the presentation skills and thinking critically. to get involved, from half-day workshops to opportunity to volunteer for a wide range of If you need to organise childcare, there are six interactive talks. organisations and community projects. You can Speak to a Learning Adviser or Subject Librarian on-campus early childhood centres, offering to get advice on improving your academic skills www.auckland.ac.nz/leadership also get official University recognition for your places to children aged from three months to volunteering activities on your transcript. and finding information for your assignments. five years. Dedicated parent spaces provide www.auckland.ac.nz/volunteer Libraries and Information Commons (IC) English Language Enrichment (ELE) provides Orientation facilities for caregivers and children, and there is Clubs and societies facilities provide more than 4,000 study a child-friendly study space in Old Choral Hall. opportunities for any student enrolled at The International Office arranges an Orientation Joining a club is a fantastic way to make friends, spaces, many with computer workstations and Childcare services are in demand, so apply early. the University of Auckland to improve their programme for new international students participate in activities and learn things outside access to printers, scanners and photocopiers. academic English. At ELE on campus, you can in Semesters One and Two. International www.auckland.ac.nz/parent-student of the lecture theatre, making your student IC Helpdesks provide support for student use English language resources, get advice Orientation is designed to welcome you and experience richer and more rewarding. computing resources and services including about your English, join language-learning give you all the information you need about the University Health and Counselling student email, internet access, the wireless groups and find language exchange partners. University and living in Auckland. In addition, the Service network and student file storage. You can visit whenever you like and for as long University provides Faculty Orientation for all If you have any health concerns during your as you like. www.library.auckland.ac.nz new students at the start of Semesters One and time at the University, our team of professional, ELE Online provides language-learning Two. You will also have the opportunity to meet experienced and friendly clinical staff are here English language for university study materials, including vocabulary, grammar new people and make friends at a range of social to help you. As an international student, you will The University offers free services to help you and pronunciation tools to help improve your and cultural activities. be able to make an appointment at our campus improve your English language skills while you academic English. Your student online access The Business School provides an Orientation clinics for general health problems, urgent care study. (For information about English courses to allows you to use these resources anytime, for Business coursework masters students in needs or accidental injuries. For after-hours help you meet entry requirements, see pg. 33.) anywhere. Quarters Two and Four. care, we have a registered nurse who is available Diagnostic English Language Needs www.library.auckland.ac.nz/ele www.auckland.ac.nz/internationalorientation by phone through the night or at any time our Assessment (DELNA) Academic English Studies clinics are closed. The DELNA Programme is designed to help Academic English Studies is taught in the Faculty UniGuides We provide a counselling service that can help you get back on track if you feel things students who may need to improve their of Arts. It aims to develop and improve your UniGuides are current students from your faculty are becoming too difficult to manage on your academic language skills in order to succeed in academic English skills. Contact your Student who can help you find your way around campus own. We offer brief therapy, daily duty slots for their studies. Centre to find out whether you can credit and answer your questions during the first urgent counselling, group sessions, academic DELNA is a free check of your academic English ACADENG courses towards your degree. few weeks of the semester. You will meet your consultations and a number of online resources. language skills. Your results will not exclude you www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/aes UniGuide at your Faculty Orientation Day. from courses you are already enrolled in and www.auckland.ac.nz/uniguide Fees and charges will not appear on your official academic record. All international students are required to have Students begin with the DELNA Screening, which Personal support Spirituality appropriate medical and travel insurance. The takes less than 30 minutes. Meet and greet Students of all religious and cultural beliefs University recommends a scheme that meets Depending on your results, you may be asked to The International Office provides a free airport are welcome at the University of Auckland, requirements. (See pg. 47.) International International student support staff follow the Screening with the two-hour DELNA transfer service for all new international and we offer interdenominational pastoral students with this scheme will have all University Being away from home is a challenge in itself. To assist you, the University has facilities and Diagnosis, which consists of a reading, listening, students arriving in Auckland. This is a great way care and spiritual guidance. Places of worship Health and Counselling Service fees charged extensive support for international students, whatever your background or needs. Our team and writing task. After the Diagnosis, you will to avoid the stress of finding your own way to available on campus include a Christian chapel directly to the insurance company, provided the of international student support staff is available to help you with a range of issues, including receive individual advice about the options your accommodation. We will meet you and give and Muslim prayer room. Nearby there are consultation is for a condition covered in your immigration, health and wellbeing, financial advice, accommodation and personal support. available to enrich your academic language you information to help you settle in to life in numerous churches, as well as a Hindu temple, policy. There is also a 24/7 emergency number available if you urgently need to contact our staff, at any ability. Auckland. A web link for this service is included a synagogue and a mosque. www.auckland.ac.nz/healthandcounselling time of the day or night. www.delna.auckland.ac.nz in your Offer of Admission email. www.auckland.ac.nz/spiritual www.auckland.ac.nz/student-support-and-services

46 47 Essential International tuition fees 2020

The University of Auckland calculates fees according to the courses Postgraduate programmes (NZ$) information you take within your degree or diploma programme. Fees vary between faculties, and sometimes within a faculty. The tables below give the Postgraduate courses by Fee per Estimated annual 1 estimated annual tuition fee based on enrolment in 120 points. subject area point tuition fees 2020 Architecture $356.78 $42,814 Student visas Visit our website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on international tuition fees: www.auckland.ac.nz/studentfees Arts $291.96 $35,035 You must apply for a student visa to cover the You are also required to pay a student services fee. This is calculated on Arts (performance and science- $343.06 $41,167 period you intend to study in New Zealand. You based courses) a per point basis. The student services fee for 2020 will be set later in must show evidence you have been accepted the year. As a guide, the student services fee for 2019 was calculated as Business and Economics (excluding $306.56 $36,787 into a programme, paid your tuition fees and NZ$7.06 per point (GST inclusive). coursework masters) have sufficient funds to cover your living costs Business coursework masters See separate table below. Expect to pay about NZ$1,200 per year for books and stationery. Some while in New Zealand. You must apply for your programmes courses also have fees for field trips or site visits. student visa before entering New Zealand. Full Dance Studies $356.78 $42,814 details on the necessary reporting requirements Undergraduate programmes (NZ$) Education (excluding GradDipTchg) $286.34 $34,361 are available through Immigration New Zealand. Bachelor of: Fee per point Estimated Engineering $356.78 $42,814 www.immigration.govt.nz eligible to apply for permanent residency if you annual tuition Accident insurance Engineering (Geothermal Energy $438.58 $52,6303 meet Immigration New Zealand requirements. fees 20201 Courses) The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) www.immigration.govt.nz/studytowork Advanced Science (Honours) $303.64– $356.78 $36,437–$42,814 Eligibility for health provides accident insurance for all New Zealand Fine Arts $343.06 $41,167 In some departments, masters and PhD Architectural Studies $335.32 $40,238 citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Law $309.50 $37,140 services students might obtain work as paid teaching Arts (except performance and $258.65 $31,038 Zealand, but you may still be liable for other Medical and Health Sciences $369.25– $44,310–$77,328 Most international students are not entitled to assistants in undergraduate teaching courses science-based courses) medical and related costs. $644.40 publicly-funded health services while in New for approximately 6–10 hours per week. www.acc.co.nz This usually means acting as a laboratory Arts (performance and $303.64 $36,437 Music $303.64 $36,437 Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during science-based courses) your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of demonstrator or teaching assistant for groups Science $356.78 $42,814 that treatment if you do not have appropriate Employment of undergraduate students. Marking duties may Commerce (Business and $309.51 $37,141 Teaching (GradDipTchg) $221.44 $26,573–$35,4304 insurance. Full details are available through the also be involved. Activity as a teaching assistant Economics) Theology $291.96 $35,035 If you are enrolled in a research masters or provides valuable professional and teaching Dance Studies $303.64 $36,437 Ministry of Health. Urban Design $356.78 $42,814 a doctoral programme you will be eligible experience. For PhD students, we recommend Education (Teaching) $260.40 $31,248 www.health.govt.nz Urban Planning $303.64– $36,437–$42,813 for unlimited work rights. Under certain that you work no more than 500 hours per year. Engineering (Honours) $373.01 $44,761 $356.78 circumstances, other student visa holders may Fine Arts $303.64 $36,437 work part-time or full-time (during scheduled Urban Planning (Professional) $343.06 $36,437 Health and travel insurance Health Sciences $286.34 $34,361 University vacations) or to meet course Living costs All international students are legally required to Law $306.56 $36,787 requirements for practical work experience. Business coursework Points Duration Estimated tuition fees for Generally you should allow approximately 2 have appropriate health and travel insurance. Medicine and Surgery $644.40 $77,328 5 You should refer to the Immigration New NZ$26,000–$35,000 per year (or NZ$500– masters programmes complete programme The University has a recommended policy that Music $303.64 $36,437 Zealand website for up-to-date information $675 per week) for general living costs, (including student meets New Zealand government requirements. service fee) on application procedures for obtaining any including accommodation, food and transport. Nursing $286.34 $34,361 When you enrol you will automatically be variation of the conditions of your student visa. Our International Student Support staff are Optometry $459.58 $55,150 Students complete April 2020 September covered by Studentsafe Inbound University, available to assist you with budgeting advice if Pharmacy $369.25 $44,310 150 points in the intake 2020 intake and the insurance premium will be added to www.immigration.govt.nz/study first 12 months necessary. Property $309.51 $37,141 your student account. You will receive details On completion of your University of Auckland Business 180 18 months $75,524 $73,965 Science $303.64 $36,437 with your offer of admission letter from the degree or diploma, you may apply for a Post Administration (MBA) Study Work Visa for up to three years. Social Work $260.40 $31,248 University. Human Resource 240 18 months $80,769 $82,375 Sport, Health and Physical $260.40–$303.64 $31,248–$36,437 www.auckland.ac.nz/is-insurance During the period of that work visa, you are Management (MHRM) Education International Business 240 18 months $80,769 $82,375 Urban Planning (Honours) $303.64–$356.78 $36,437–$42,814 (MIntBus) Study Abroad programme Management (MMgt) 180 15 months $60,206 $61,195 1 1 Marketing (MMktg) 240 18 months $80,769 $82,375 Approximate weekly living costs 2019 ($NZ) Typical Purchases Flat tuition fee 2020 (Includes $12,950 Fully-catered University Room in a shared private Milk (1 litre) $2.32 student services fee.) Professional 240 18 months $80,769 $82,375 Accounting residence house* Eggs (1 dozen) $4.50 For information about refund of fees, please see our Terms and Conditions (MProfAcctg) Accommodation $355-$396 $190-$316 Bread $3 at www.auckland.ac.nz/studentfees Electricity Included in residence fee $23 Big Mac Combo $10.00 ¹Estimated annual tuition fees are based on a full-time programme of 120 points during the Doctoral degrees 2020 annual tuition fee first year of study. Actual fees may vary dependent on specific courses enrolled in. Internet Included in residence fee $8 Pizza (large) $5–16 (for a 12–month period) ²Year 2 and onwards (for Year 1 see Bachelor of Health Sciences). Mobile phone plan $10 $10 1 Other costs to consider ³Estimated annual tuition fee based on full-time programme of 60 points. Doctor of Clinical Psychology–DClinPsy $42,755 Household insurance2 $8 $8 Medical visit From $60 ⁴Annual fees for GradDipTchg programmes vary depending on the number of points in each one-year programme. The Secondary specialisation is 120 points, Early Childhood Doctor of Education–EdD $42,755 Food Included in residence fee $120 Dental visit From $150 Education is 150 points and Primary is 160 points. Doctor of Fine Arts–DocFA $42,755 Transport (bus or train from Residences are walking distance $35 Haircut From $30 5Fees are estimates and are for the complete masters programme, including the student nearby suburbs) from campus ($14.40 student discount )3 services fee. Doctor of Medicine–MD $42,755 Entertainment $55 $55 1 These costs are approximate, and are as at August 2018. 6To be eligible for the domestic fee, PhD students must reside in New Zealand for the duration Doctor of Music–DMus $42,755 All prices are quoted in $NZD. You can convert these prices of their doctoral programme. However, students may undertake research activities overseas Gym membership $27 $27 to your own country’s currency on www.xe.com. during their doctoral programme (for a cumulative total of no more than 12 months). Please Doctor of Musical Arts–DMA $42,755 note: the domestic fee arrangement for international students applies only to Doctor of Estimated weekly costs $455-$496 $461.60-$602 ² Based on insuring household items 6 7 Philosophy degrees. All other doctorates (e.g., Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Education, Fine Doctor of Philosophy–PhD NZD $7,108.80 (2019) * Please note, for a private studio apartment, rent could start from $370 per week. ³ One-zone return, five days per week cash fare Arts, Medicine, Music and Musical Arts) are charged international tuition fees. 7The 2019 tuition fee is NZ$7,108.80. The 2020 domestic PhD fee was not set at time of publication. 48 49 How to apply Useful web addresses For more information on how to apply as an international student, visit: The University of Auckland www.auckland.ac.nz/international-application homepage To apply, go to: www.auckland.ac.nz www.auckland.ac.nz/apply-now The University of Auckland If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Applications and Admissions. Calendar Applications and Admissions www.auckland.ac.nz/calendar The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142 AskAuckland (Frequently asked New Zealand questions) Questions: www.askauckland.ac.nz www.askauckland.ac.nz Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 1969 Information for international Fax: +64 9 373 7405 students Representatives overseas www.international.auckland.ac.nz The University of Auckland has several official representatives in overseas offices. These organisations University of Auckland can give you information about the University of Auckland or help you submit an application. For a representatives overseas complete list of official representatives, please visit: www.auckland.ac.nz/overseasrep www.auckland.ac.nz/overseasrep

Dates to remember The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice Entry requirements www.auckland.ac.nz/is-entry Summer School 2020 Semester One 2021 The University of Auckland has agreed to observe and be bound by the New Zealand government’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available in six Summer School begins Monday 6 January Semester One begins Monday 1 March languages at: How to apply 1 Auckland Anniversary Day Monday 27 January www.nzqa.govt.nz/the-code www.auckland.ac.nz/is-apply Waitangi Day1 Thursday 6 February Dates for Business coursework masters Lectures end Friday 14 February Quarter One 2020 iStudent Complaints Online application Study break Saturday 15 February Lectures begin Monday 13 January www.istudent.org.nz www.auckland.ac.nz/applynow Examinations Monday 17 – Wednesday 19 February Lectures end Friday 20 March Summer School ends Wednesday 19 February Quarter Two 2020 Costs Important dates Semester One 2020 Lectures begin Wednesday 15 April All costs are shown in New Zealand dollars and are expressed inclusive of Goods and Services Tax www.auckland.ac.nz/dates (GST), if applicable. Orientation and Welcome In week beginning 24 February Lectures end Friday 19 June University directory International Orientation Monday 24 February Quarter Three 2020 Privacy Semester One begins Monday 2 March www.directory.auckland.ac.nz Lectures begin Monday 6 July The University of Auckland undertakes to collect, store, use and disclose information in accordance Mid-semester break/ Friday 10 - Saturday 25 April Lectures end Friday 11 September with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. Further details of how the University handles your Easter break Accommodation information are set out in a brochure (The Privacy Act and You) available from the AskAuckland Central ANZAC Day1 Monday 27 April Quarter Four 2020 www.accommodation.ac.nz Lectures begin Monday 28 September or by calling +64 9 923 1969. Graduation Monday 4, Wednesday 6, Friday 8 May Lectures end Friday 4 December Study Abroad and Exchange Queen’s Birthday1 Monday 1 June Disclaimer Quarter One 2021 www.auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad Lectures end Friday 5 June Although we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is Lectures begin Tuesday 5 January Study break Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 June provided as a general guide only and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at the University of Examinations Thursday 11 June – Monday 29 June Application closing dates Auckland must consult its official document, the current University of Auckland Calendar*, to ensure Semester One ends Monday 29 June they are aware of and comply with all regulations, requirements and policies. To see the application closing dates for undergraduate programmes, visit Inter-semester break Tuesday 30 June – Friday 17 July www.auckland.ac.nz/ug-closing-dates Publication date: April 2019 Semester Two 2020 *Provides information about academic programmes and courses together with academic statutes and regulations To see the application closing dates for postgraduate programmes, visit governing admission, enrolment, fees and examinations. Orientation and Welcome In week beginning 13 July www.auckland.ac.nz/pg-closing-dates International Orientation Wednesday 15 July NB: Start/finish dates vary for some programmes. Semester Two begins Monday 20 July 1Public holiday Open Day Saturday 29 August Mid-semester break Monday 31 August – Friday 11 September Graduation Tuesday 22 September Lectures end Friday 23 October Labour Day1 Monday 26 October Study break Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 October Examinations Thursday 29 October – Monday 16 November Semester Two ends Monday 16 November

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