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International Prospectus 2021

No1 TOP50 No1 global In New Zealand university* university** for Employability***

Contents Welcome to the University of

The key statistics 4 Begin your New Zealand story at the University of Auckland 5 Auckland, a top three city 6 Research and Innovation 8 Build a global career 10 A warm welcome to Our commitment to sustainability 12 Global Studies 13

New Zealand’s highest What can you study? Arts 14 ranked university Business 16 Creative Arts and Industries 18 Education and Social Work 20 Engineering 22 Law 24 Medical and Health Sciences 26 Science 28 Subject areas by faculty 30 Pathways to undergraduate study 35 PhD study 36 360 International / Study Abroad 38 English Language Academy 39

What else do you need to think about?

Scholarships and funding 40 In a world of increasing global opportunity, we want to help you to boost your life and career prospects. Entry requirements 42 A qualification from an internationally renowned university will bring you closer to achieving your goals. Accommodation 44 According to international rankings, we are New Zealand’s leading university.* Our degrees are respected Student services and support 46 internationally, and our graduates are highly employable in national and global workplaces. Essential information – Visas, insurance, employment, and living costs 48 Whatever your future goals, your time with university in New Zealand.** We’ve also been scholarships, and our comprehensive support International tuition fees 49 us will broaden your horizons and help you to recognised by the MIT Skoltech Initiative as services and pastoral care. Dates to remember 50 become a free thinker. one of the world’s top five emerging leaders in QS World University Rankings also place the The University of Auckland offers an extremely entrepreneurship. University of Auckland at number one in New How to apply / Useful web addresses 51 wide variety of subjects. We’re also continuing University is about more than just gaining Zealand for Graduate Employability in 2020. to diversify our array of undergraduate a qualification. Auckland City shines with When you leave the University of Auckland, programmes by adding innovative new degrees: opportunity. It offers a kaleidoscope of you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that the Bachelor of Design, Master of Nursing experiences that will help to shape your future. looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the Science and Bachelor of Education (TESOL), new Think about the thrill of living in New Zealand’s beginning. from 2020. biggest and most diverse city, the life-long We look forward to welcoming you in 2021. During your time here, you’ll learn from friends you’ll make, the clubs you’ll join, the outstanding teachers, many of whom are global life skills you’ll master, and the memories you’ll leaders in their field. Many of our academics cherish for years to come. We’re proud of our Dawn Freshwater are also energetic entrepreneurs. According to rich campus and city life, our convenient and Vice- Reuters Top 75, we rank as the most innovative secure accommodation options, our extensive The University of Auckland

* Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020 ** Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities 2019

Cover attributions *Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020 **QS World Rankings Academic and Employer Reputation, number one in NZ 2019 ***QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS Begin your New Zealand story at the QS World University Rankings by subject 2020 University of Auckland 13 subjects are ranked in the top 50 RANKED in the world The University of Auckland is the highest ranked university in Archaeology 25 Quick facts New Zealand/Aotearoa New Zealand in Times Higher Education and QS rankings for 2020. Population: Approximately 4.8 million Education 27 Largest city: Auckland – population 1.5 million Pharmacy and Pharmacology 27 Capital: Wellington Sports-related subjects 29 1 Area: 270,534 square kilometres (104,454 More than From over Geography 30 square miles) Performing Arts 32 Official languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language 8,500 120 Civil and Structural Engineering 39 Currency: New Zealand dollar English Language and Literature 39 international different Exchange rates: US$0.66, £0.51 (Jan 2020 ) students countries Psychology 40 Diverse people: Auckland is New Zealand’s Philosophy 43 most multicultural region: 59.3% European, Nursing 44 23.1% Asian, 14.6% Pacific, 10.7% Māori, 3.1% Highest ranked The University of Auckland is ranked other significant ethnic groups¹ Anthropology 45 New Zealand Climate: Daytime temperatures in Auckland university Law 50 range from an average of 24°C (75°F) in rd summer (December to March) to 16°C (60°F) for graduate in winter (June to August) employability1 Warmest months: January, February 83 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 2019 Reuters programmes to choose from, there are 130 conservation, creative arts, food and wine. Top 75 Most Innovative work in New Zealand on a post-study visa after postgraduate programmes on offer across Situated in the South Pacific Ocean about Asia Pacific Universities 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 4.8 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%. 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 a great nations and Asia. New Zealand people are well- another country through the 360 place to get connected and meet travelled and outward looking, with a reputation International exchange programme. like-minded New Zealand and New Zealand is ranked Best in for being warm, welcoming and friendly to visitors. international students. Class and #1 globally for the New Zealand is a desirable country to live in, ranking 14th in the world on the Best Teaching Human Development Index 2019². It is also 3 ranked 2nd out of 163 countries on the Global Environment Peace Index 2019, the world’s leading measure of national peacefulness.³ 1QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 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 5 South Auckland Campus Our new campus in Manukau – Te Papa Ako With a population of A city flanked by two harbours, Auckland’s – Dormant volcanic cone, centrally unique geographic position means you can located with panoramic 360° views over the city, o Tai Tonga – reinforces our commitment to approximately 1.5 million, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a large, great for a picnic 1 City Campus high-quality, local education and study-support Located in the heart of Auckland, services for students living in South and East Auckland is New Zealand’s cosmopolitan city, and still be close to stunning Newmarket shopping precinct – Excellent City Campus provides a full Auckland. 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 and hike through green subtropical forests in the cafés, health services, libraries, 6 Auckland waterfront – Attractive, urban beaches Goldie Estate – Wine 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 Science Centre cafés, bars and restaurants as well as rollerblade, and terrific shopping. This 14-hectare vineyard and winery provides bicycle, sailboard and catamaran hire a unique venue where Wine Science students With almost 40 percent of the population born The Domain – A beautiful inner city park 2 live, study and work in a boutique winery in an overseas, Auckland is more culturally diverse Grafton Campus close to the University, home to the Auckland important winegrowing region of New Zealand. than Sydney, London or New York,¹ and it is Home to the Faculty of Medical and Health Museum, where you can experience cultural 7 clear why Auckland has been ranked third out of Sciences, the Grafton Campus is situated performances, see priceless Māori treasures and 231 world cities for quality of life.² opposite . 7 Tai Tokerau Campus learn about New Zealand’s natural history The Faculty of Education and Social Work offers ¹World Migration report 2015 Multicultural and local foods – A fantastic 8 courses at the Tai Tokerau Campus, located in ²Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019 3 range of multicultural foods from all over the Newmarket Campus Whangārei, the capital of the Northland Region world and unique New Zealand foods Covering five hectares, this campus is of New Zealand. City highlights For more information about Auckland visit designed to be a high-quality environment that supports research activities for the faculties of www.aucklandnz.com Auckland 8 – Tallest building in the Southern Engineering and Science. Hemisphere, with spectacular views of the city The Leigh Marine Laboratory is the “marine Eden Park – New Zealand’s largest stadium, campus” of the University, offering opportunities hosting national and international rugby and 4 Epsom Campus for postgraduate teaching and research at the Waiheke Island cricket matches The Epsom Campus is the Goat Island Marine Reserve. main Faculty of Education 6 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey – A dormant volcano with lava tunnels, fantastic views of the harbour and and Social Work campus, 1 2019 – Top 5* the world’s largest pohutakawa forest, only a offering programmes in teacher Auckland 2 3 4 Rank City, Country 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland education, sport, health and 5 1 Vienna, Austria Piha Beach – The most famous surf beach in physical education, and social work. 2 Zurich, Switzerland New Zealand, featuring black iron-ore sand, just 40 minutes from central Auckland through the 3= Auckland, New Zealand protected forest of the Waitākere Ranges 3= Munich, Germany Waiheke Island – Beautiful, subtropical island 3= Vancouver, Canada famous for its golden sandy beaches, wineries *Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019 and water sports, just 40 minutes by ferry from The Goldie Vineyard on Waiheke Island is a University downtown Auckland of Auckland teaching facility for the Wine Science 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 This includes extracurricular entrepreneurship programmes such as Velocity and facilities such The University of Auckland is a large, diverse as the University’s state-of-the-art maker space Dr Hamed university with strengths in a wide range of and innovation hub, Unleash Space. disciplines, and a commitment to the research Maybe you’re interested in social innovation Minaeizaeim collaboration and impact that this breadth or business creation; perhaps you have no enables. This shapes our sense of place and experience and are yet to come up with ideas; purpose in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. It or maybe you don’t want to launch your own Dr Hamed Minaeizaeim was studying his PhD in positions us, and indeed obliges us, to address venture and just want to develop skills and meet Bioengineering at the Auckland Bioengineering some difficult and important global and local people. In any case, we have many opportunities Institute (ABI) when he developed a device to make challenges. for you to get the most out of your time at the the chest physiotherapy exercises prescribed for We achieve this, and contribute to the societies, University and thrive in this new world of work, children with lung disorders a fun thing to do. environments, cultures, health, technology irrespective of the career path you choose. and economies of New Zealand and the world. www.cie.auckland.ac.nz The device, BreatheHero, was developed in We do this through excellence in research, collaboration with a team of researchers at the connection with our communities, and Velocity University, and has won several awards including commitment to the development of people who the UniServices prize in the Velocity $100,000 will lead positive change. Our research-intensive Velocity is the University of Auckland’s flagship Challenge. Using sensors and gaming technology, environment nurtures graduates who are able entrepreneurship programme. Participants BreatheHero measures how well the children do both to articulate and to challenge established have gone on to create world-changing them, rewards them when they do them well, and knowledge, and who are equipped with the skills ventures, having benefited from our mentorship, to reshape our world. workshops, team culture – and competitions also collects data on how often they do them. with an annual prize pool of $100,000. Hamed graduated in September 2019. For his PhD Renowned research-led Since 2003, Velocity participants have: he also focused on the lung, using mathematical university • Created more than 700 jobs modelling to develop a framework to use medical • Ignited more than 120 ventures imagery to track changes in diseased lungs more We support the work of more than 60 research • Attracted over $258 million in investment precisely than is currently possible. He was units, centres and institutes, including two supervised by Dr Alys Clark and Professor Merryn internationally renowned Large Scale Research • Sold products and services in more than 35 Tawhai, both internationally recognised pioneers in Institutes – the Liggins Institute and the countries lung modelling research. Auckland Bioengineering Institute. www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz In 2020 we are host or co-host to five New ¹ QS Stars University Ranking Hamed began his studies in mechanical engineering Zealand Centres of Research Excellence ² Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report 2018 at Bu-Ali Sina University in Iran before winning (CoREs), which promote world-class research ³ Reuter’s 2019 ranking of Asia-Pacific’s Most Innovative a scholarship to Stellenbosch University in contributing to New Zealand’s development: Universities South Africa, where he completed a Masters • The Centre for Molecular ⁴ Entrepreneurial University of the Year, 2019 Asia-Pacific in Mechatronics Engineering. He worked as a Biodiscovery Triple E Awards administered by the ACEEU (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities) consultant engineer in South Africa, but decided to • Medical Technologies follow up on his passion for biomedical engineering • Brain Research New Zealand: Rangahau Roro and moved to Auckland to study at the ABI. Aotearoa Innovation hub and “It is one of the best multidisciplinary • Te Pūnaha Matatini: The Centre for Complex bioengineering institutes in the world. It’s a Systems and Networks maker space multicultural institute with so many incredibly • Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga: New Zealand’s All truly entrepreneurial universities have talented students and researchers who are Indigenous Centre of Research Excellence one thing in common, a unique and iconic researching cutting edge technology and science to collaboration and education space. Unleash reshape the future.” New Zealand’s most Space is ours. Through initial fun workshops innovative University and equipment training sessions, you will Hamed is now employed as a Research Health develop hands-on confidence. Our free Intelligence lead at Mahitahi Hauora, a new The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s most state-of-the-art create and maker space is primary care entity in Northland that is committed 3 equipped with laser and vinyl cutters, 3D innovative university and is the Asia-Pacific’s to closing the equity gap between Māori and 4 printers and scanners, vacuum formers, most Entrepreneurial University. It is known for non-Māori in the region. He is leading a data creating inventive and impactful graduates. CNC routers and a sewing station. By pairing practical knowledge with academic analytic team to better identify where the gaps The Business School’s Centre for Innovation understanding, you can transition from are in healthcare, why the healthcare systems are and Entrepreneurship offers a variety of free playing to experimenting to prototyping disadvantaging Māori and how to address that. support for students and staff at all faculties, inventions. enabling participants to unleash their potential. www.unleashspace.ac.nz

8 9 Build a global career Sylvania Marchellina Suhartono The University is among the top in the world for producing New Zealand-educated international graduates Sylvania came to the University of Auckland from who are highly employable, with the capabilities employers want. Gain the interpersonal skills and networks Indonesia to pursue her Master of Energy degree and to prosper in your career, anywhere your ambition takes you. With an employment rate of 96% for our further her career in the field of renewable energy. graduates one year after graduation*, you can create your future now with the University of Auckland. “I used to work as a Field Engineer for Schlumberger, a Centre for Innovation and The services offered allow you to identify Our suite of workshops opportunities, meet and network with employers Cementing Technical Engineer for Total E&P, Chevron CDES also offers a suite of workshops that cover: Entrepreneurship and create your future career pathway. Pacific Indonesia and Pertamina. I was working in the field • Finding work opportunities in New Zealand on and off-shore 24/7, managing clients and supervising Our Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship CDES provides you with a personalised online • Understanding New Zealand work culture career management system. It includes a people. Being the only woman on the rig was not a big offers a wide range of innovation, • Finding your career direction national/international job board, resources, deal for me! entrepreneurship and commercialisation • Networking: from nervous to natural programmes. We are here to help you build and a portal for booking workshops, events, • Customising CV, cover letter and job applications “One of the biggest decisions in my life was deciding your innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and appointments with Career Development • Answering interview questions: making it easy whether I should pursue a higher degree or stay in my and capability to transform the world. Unleash Consultants. The workshops include a LinkedIn tutorial and comfort zone. Continuing on to a masters degree was the your potential, wherever you are on your www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz psychometric testing. right option in spite of the challenges, as I realise that I journey. Join a one-day workshop, or enter a still have contributions to make to my field. part-time programme in the holidays. We have Understanding the New a range of interactive programmes for everyone. Career and networking “Fossil energies are going to run out soon, followed VentureLab is our incubator programme, Zealand job market events by the decrease of oil stock worldwide. Studies in renewable energy are amongst the most necessary Summer Lab can help you boost your venture, CDES facilitates workshops and employability and Velocity is the University of Auckland Over 200 employers connected with students topics in the world. I’m being taught by expert lecturers programmes specifically for international through CDES in 2019. Approximately 20,000 entrepreneurship development programme. and recognised renewable energy practitioners, and students with a specialised International Career students attended expos and recruitment events. Development Consultant. my knowledge will benefit my country, especially since CDES career events include large industry expos, there is currently a lack of experts in geothermal energy Career Development and recruitment events and career education events. Employability Services (CDES) University of Auckland These allow students to connect with New technology there.” Workplace Insights Zealand and international employers, learn about CDES assists current University of Auckland different organisations, and make important students with all aspects of career development. programme connections. They continue to offer their services for three years following your graduation. CDES organises a programme where selected * 2019 Graduate Destination Survey international students are paired with alumni, CDES can help you find direction and build who help them to understand the New Zealand capabilities that boost your postgraduate workplace, including employer expectations. employability. This will assist them to become This helps the students to make informed self-managing and able to navigate the world of decisions and understand the skills they need Gunt Kittiwat work, life and learning. for employment in New Zealand and can lead to Gunt, from Thailand, completed a Bachelor of Commerce further work experience opportunities. in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Auckland, and now works as a Business Analyst at United Steel.

World leading work rights “It was the University of Auckland’s ranking that drew me in, but I stayed for the quality of lectures, the teaching materials, Study at New Zealand’s highest ranked university and obtain the skills and qualifications in demand with the support we received, and the lecturers who genuinely care global employers. Grab the opportunity to gain a world-class education, learn new ways of thinking and for their students. enhance your future career. “One thing I really liked was the flexibility of the degree. You can mix and match subjects from different areas of expertise, New Zealand’s post-study work rights for With a three-year Post-study work visa you you may be invited to apply for the Skilled which helps you explore yourself and solidify your career plan international graduates are among the most can work for any employer in almost any job in Migrant Category pathway to residency. In progressive in the world – most New Zealand- New Zealand. Your partner can apply for a work 2015–2016, 45% of skilled principal migrants for the future. You also get to meet new people from different educated international graduates with visa and your children can apply to study as had been international students*. New Zealand majors and backgrounds, which is always a fun thing to do. bachelors, masters and PhD qualifications can domestic students in New Zealand schools. wants people who have the skills, experience “I’m putting my learning to good use in my current job. apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to Kiwi employers recognise the exceptional skills and qualifications we need to grow our Ensuring people can work smarter, not harder, will always three years after they finish their studies. and value New Zealand-educated international economy. remain my best interest at work. I got my job mainly through We also have some of the best work rights for graduates bring to Kiwi workplaces. * Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 2016 the INFOSYS 345 Business Project course, which is similar to students in the world: The Post-study work visa can be a pathway to an internship. We formed a team in class and worked together • Most university students can work part-time securing New Zealand residency through the For more information on your right to work throughout the year to help identify and solve business up to 20 hours a week and full-time during Skilled Migrant Category pathway. If you are during and after study at the University of problems in the real world. Our team came first in the course, scheduled study breaks. less than 55 years old, meet the requirements Auckland, visit www.immigration.govt.nz or and as a result I was approached by United Steel.” around health, character and language, and www.naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz • PhD and research masters students have no have been working in a job relevant to your restrictions on the hours they can work while degree and above the remuneration threshold, studying.

10 www.auckland.ac.nz/sustainability

Based on the principle of ‘leaving no one behind’, the Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 goals, which together seek to transform the world by meeting the challenges of ending poverty and enhancing social inclusion, while promoting environmental sustainability, peace, good governance and economic prosperity for all countries and their people.

Sustainable Development Goal Our ranking

Overall ranking for impact 1st SDG 14: Life below water 2nd SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals 3rd SDG 15: Life on land 3rd = SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing 4th SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy 5th = SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth 7th SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 7th SDG 2: Zero hunger 8th SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation 8th UNIVERSITY IN SDG 5: Gender equality 9th THE WORLD FOR SDG 1: No poverty 11th SUSTAINABLE * SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities 11th IMPACT *THE University Impact Rankings SDG 10: Reduced inequalities 21th 2019 and 2020 SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production 30th SDG 4: Quality education 39th = Global Studies

The Bachelor of Global Studies is a cross-faculty understanding of other cultures and perspectives. Majors include: degree that draws on the combined expertise of The Bachelor of Global Studies will shape you as an • Global Environment and Sustainable the faculties of Arts, Business, Creative Arts and informed citizen who can make a difference in our Development Industries, Engineering, Law and Science. increasingly globalised world. • Global Politics and Human Rights This interdisciplinary programme will expand your You will develop skills for employment, such as • International Relations and Business mind as you are exposed to new ways of thinking leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical • Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice about the world. As you gain competency thinking, research and intercultural communication. in another language you’ll deepen your www.auckland.ac.nz/global-studies Our commitment to sustainability

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development This outstanding result recognises the University Students also contribute to our move towards Goals (SDGs) were established in 2015. They of Auckland’s commitment to sustainability becoming a sustainable organisation. We set a 15-year agenda and call to action for all and making a positive social impact through its engage students through a network called Help countries to end poverty, fight inequalities and research, teaching and knowledge transfer. Green our Uni. The network offers sustainability- build peaceful, just and sustainable societies by The University is also an institutional member minded students opportunities to help minimise 2030. of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions the University’s environmental footprint. The University of Auckland ranked No. 1 globally Network, which brings together universities, In 2020 the University was named the United in the University Impact Rankings by Times Higher NGOs, research institutes, international Nations Academic Impact Hub for SDG 4 – Education (THE) in 2020 for the second year organisations and governments to develop Quality Education. SDG 4 is about ensuring in a row. The rankings measure how universities and promote solutions, policies and public inclusive and quality education for all and worldwide are performing against the SDGs. education for sustainable development. promoting lifelong learning, a core priority for the University of Auckland.

Dr Hilary Chung, Founding Director of the Global Studies Programme

12 13 www.arts.auckland.ac.nz Arts

The more you understand our world, the better Postgraduate programmes you can reshape it. Choose from a wide range of study possibilities that explore societies, Graduate Diploma in Arts cultures and peoples in all their diversity, both www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiparts in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Future-proof your career with a degree from one www.auckland.ac.nz/ba-hons of the world’s leading Arts faculties.* Postgraduate Certificate in Translation www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerttrans At undergraduate level, our unique double Postgraduate Diploma in Arts major requirement encourages you to develop www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparts substantial knowledge in two fields and gives Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching you a strong platform for future careers and www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiplt postgraduate study. In your first year, you can Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies choose from a wide range of subjects, exploring Tarini Wijesekera www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiptranslationstud the human condition before deciding on your Master of Arts Tarini, from Sri Lanka, is studying towards a two majors. Master of Public Policy and was awarded the www.auckland.ac.nz/ma At postgraduate level, you can pursue advanced International Student Excellence Scholarship. Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies study and research in your area of personal www.auckland.ac.nz/mcts or professional interest such as: conflict Master of Creative Writing “After completing my undergraduate degree in and terrorism, creative writing, indigenous www.auckland.ac.nz/mcw sociology, I wasn’t sure about what to study for studies, public policy, language teaching, and Master of Heritage Conservation translation. my masters. I decided to work for a year which www.auckland.ac.nz/mhercons led me to realise I was interested in how social Academic staff in the faculty have diverse Master of Indigenous Studies interests and pursue research across a wide www.auckland.ac.nz/mindigst problems can be solved practically. Public Policy range of subject areas. Staff include scholars Master of Literature is ideal for this as it teaches you the basics who are internationally acclaimed as leaders in www.auckland.ac.nz/mlitt of defining, analysing and solving problems. their fields. Teaching and learning are informed Master of Public Policy Moreover, Public Policy is a versatile area of study by commitment to research, which means www.auckland.ac.nz/mpp because it hones your skills in research, writing you will be exposed to developing areas of Master of Teaching English to Speakers of and communication, which are crucial for jobs in knowledge and encouraged to undertake your Other Languages a range of industries. own research wherever possible. www.auckland.ac.nz/mtesol *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 Master of Theology “Coming from a background where my family is www.auckland.ac.nz/mtheol supporting my education, it was a relief to receive Master of Translation the International Student Excellence Scholarship. Undergraduate programmes www.auckland.ac.nz/mtrans It has definitely eased the financial burden on my Bachelor of Arts Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) parents and my own anxiety, knowing that my www.auckland.ac.nz/ba www.auckland.ac.nz/phd tuition fees are partially covered. Bachelor of Global Studies “Studying for the Master of Public Policy at the www.auckland.ac.nz/global-studies Diploma in Languages University of Auckland has given me a versatile www.auckland.ac.nz/diplang and transferable skill set, which will equip me Certificate in Languages well for work in different organisations and www.auckland.ac.nz/certlang industries. “I was motivated by the flexibility of the programme, as I could tailor my degree to suit my academic and research interests. The level of Arts research support provided to students by the University, Associate Professor Minako O'Hagan is both academically and emotionally, was another the Discipline Convenor for Translation factor that was important to me. Studies. She spent 14 years at Dublin City “I’m currently working on an interesting project as University, where she lectured in translation part of my internship at the Ministry of Business, technology, multimedia translation and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I’m doing a terminology. She has research specialisms literature review of megatrends expected to in translation technology with extensive impact New Zealand’s economy in the next ten publications, and has an international research network of collaborators in New Zealand, Europe and Japan. years. The internship is a component of the degree, and it has been a great opportunity to “I am interested in a broad range of technology-related topics in Translation Studies, including fan translation, translation crowdsourcing and, more recently, accessibility captioning in make connections in the policy arena and to get a Augmented Reality (AR). Through the European project INTERACT I have extended my interest in taste of what working in policy in the public sector fan community translation to crisis community translation in order to understand the needs for is like.” translation at the time of major crises. My current work also includes ethical and legal issues in non-professional translation in digital environments.”

14 15 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 Linh Pham on student development mean that from day Master of Commerce one you will receive a business education that is www.auckland.ac.nz/mcom Linh wants to use her Master of Marketing to among the best on offer in New Zealand. Master of Property www.auckland.ac.nz/mprop elevate rural tourism in her home country, We hold leading international accreditation, Vietnam. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) including the triple crown: AACSB International, www.auckland.ac.nz/phd EQUIS and AMBA. These accreditations are your “It is a real honour to be a New Zealand assurance of the highest academic standards. They offer global credibility and recognition. Business Masters Scholarship recipient. Being a New Zealand Scholar pushed me towards creating realistic, University of Auckland Business School graduates programmes measurable goals on the way to becoming a occupy leading positions in business and Master of Management professions within New Zealand and around the marketing practitioner. I have already achieved www.auckland.ac.nz/mmgt world. The home of the Business School, the Sir my first goals – publishing my official marketing Master of Human Resource Management Owen G Glenn Building, is an iconic facility that www.auckland.ac.nz/mhrm blog page and having my first academic is designed to promote a sense of community Master of International Business publication. among staff and students. 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24 25 www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz Medical and Health Sciences

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26 27 www.science.auckland.ac.nz Science

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In the long term award-winning conservation photographer. I want to get a PhD specialising in machine Her research investigates how seabirds can act as environmental sentinels. She looks at learning and database systems. energy flows through the marine environment, “I'm driven by a love for data, programming and analyses how this may change with a and solving problems. I hope to help people warming climate. While conducting surveys with the insights and analysis I create. to assess breeding success, she uses GPS and Working for a company like EROAD – who are GLS to track foraging and migration behaviour on islands in New Zealand such as the Poor heavily invested in driver and road safety – Knights, Mokohinau and Marotiri. She takes means my insights could help save someone's samples to study body condition and physiology life one day.” in the lab after each breeding season. Edin has led the design of recent research projects for the Photo: Kerry Lukies Northern NZ Seabird Trust – leading teams in the field: www.edinz.com.

28 29 Subject areas by faculty Arts (continued) Bachelors Honours PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Arts Spanish       Statistics       Bachelors Honours PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)   Academic English Studies a Theological and Religious Studies f    Academic English Studies and Linguistics  Tongan a Anthropology       Translation g    Applied Linguistics    Art History       Key Asian Studies      a Elective courses only (major not available) Chinese       b Continued under Ancient History Classical Studies and Ancient History    b b c Available as part of English for bachelors Comparative Literature a  d Available for PhD as English Communication  e A postgraduate course that may be included as part of a postgraduate programme in selected subjects Conflict and Terrorism Studies   f Subject called “Theological and Religious Studies” at undergraduate level, and “Theology” at postgraduate level Cook Islands Māori a g Also available as a Postgraduate Certificate Creative Writing c  Criminology      Development Studies      Business Drama      d Bachelors Honours Taught Masters Research Masters Professional Masters Doctorate Economics       Accounting ü ü ü ü ü* ü Education      Business Analytics ü Employment Relations and Organisation Studies     ü ü ü ü ü English       Commercial Law English Writing a Economics ü ü ü ü ü European Studies   Finance ü ü ü ü ü French       Global Management and Innovation ü ü ü Gender Studies      Human Resource Management ü* Geography      Information Systems ü ü ü ü ü German       Innovation and Entrepreneurship ü Refer to Management Global Studies  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* 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   Language Teaching  Languages and Literature     Creative Arts and Industries Latin American Studies  Bachelors Honours GradDip PGDip Taught Research Professionally Accredited Doctorate Latin      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    Urban Design   Music      Urban Planning             Philosophy       Key      Politics and International Relations a Recognised by the relevant professional organisations Psychology      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 Production, or Musicology) and Studio Pedagogy available at some levels Screen Production     d PhD, DMus or DMA Social Science for Public Health  e MDes beginning in 2021, subject to standard regulatory approval Sociology      

30 31 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 a Available as a research area in the associated department, subject to the availability of these topics and supervisors Health Practice   Health Promotion (within Health Practice)  m e Engineering Health Psychology  f  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) Chemical and Materials Engineering      Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) b c,j c,d,j c,d,j Civil Engineering      Mammography b c,j c,d,j c,d,j 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 Nuclear Medicine b c,j c,d,j c,d,j Engineering Project Management  Nursing   a a  Engineering Science      Nursing Practice a,c,m Environmental Engineering d    a Nursing Science  Food Engineering    a Nutrition d d Geotechnical Engineering  a a Nutrition and Dietetics b f e Geothermal Energy Technology  a a Obstetrics and Gynaecology a a,d a,d a Mechanical Engineering      Ophthalmology c,d  Optometry   d   Mechatronics Engineering      Pacific Health (within Health Practice)  m d k Medical Devices and Technologies   a Paediatrics  a Operations Research e    Palliative Care a a Polymer Engineering   a a Pathology  Software Engineering     a Pharmaceutical Science b   Structural Engineering  a a Pharmacology   d d d  Transportation Engineering  a a Pharmacy (See also Clinical Pharmacy.)   Physiology b   d d d  Key Population Mental Health (within Health Practice) b c,d m a Available as a research area in the associated department, subject to the availability of thesis topics and supervisors Psychiatry  b Interfaculty with Science and Business Public Health b    e c Interfaculty with Business Surgery  Ultrasound b c,j c,d,j c,d,j d Available under Civil Engineering Women’s Health a,b,c e Interfaculty with Science Youth Health b   d d

Law Key Bachelors Honours GradCert GradDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate a Must be registered with an approved professional body g Available under a PhD in Psychiatry Law*        b Named specialisation available for postgraduate study h Available under a PhD in Medicine Taxation Studies    c Must have access to an approved clinical environment i Available under a PhD in General Practice Legal 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 *In your first year of a Bachelor of Laws, you must also be enrolled in a second bachelors programme or in a conjoint programme. In your second year, if your application to Stage II law is e Available under a PhD in Health Sciences k Available under a PhD in Māori and Pacific Health 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 than would be the case if you completed the programmes consecutively. You can combine your Law f One year coursework plus one year research (two years in total) m 180 point taught masters programme degree with a degree in Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Global Studies, Health Sciences, Music, Property or Science. 32 33 Science Bachelors Honours BAdvSci(Hons) PGCert PGDip Taught Masters Research Masters Doctorate Anthropological Science  Pathways to undergraduate study Applied Mathematics    a Applied Psychology  You must also meet any additional entry Bioinformatics     a New Zealand secondary requirements for your programme(s) of study, Biological Sciences      school such as an interview, audition or portfolio. Biomedical Science  b b b a Bioscience Enterprise   New Zealand schools have an excellent reputation Biosecurity and Conservation   a for their teaching quality and academic facilities. The Foundation Studies Certificate programme, Biotechnology    Pastoral care for international students often owned by the University of Auckland and Chemistry       includes home-stay accommodation with a family. delivered by Taylors College in Auckland, Clinical Exercise Physiology   Most schools offer the National Certificate of is a comprehensive university preparation Computational Biology  Educational Achievement (NCEA), and some programme tailored to international students.       offer the internationally recognised University Computer Science Once enrolled in the Foundation Studies of Cambridge International Examinations Data Science   Certificate programme, you will officially become Kyle, from China, studied (Cambridge International) or International Digital Security  a student of the University of Auckland and enjoy Foundation at Taylors College and Baccalaureate (IB). The University of Auckland Earth Sciences     a full access to all University facilities and services, is now studying towards a Master recognises all of these qualifications. Ecology  as well as student clubs and societies. of Engineering Studies (Honours) at Engineering Geology  Our entry requirements for students who have Taylors College the University of Auckland Environmental Change  completed NCEA, Cambridge International (taken “My time at Taylors College was a Environmental Management   a in New Zealand) or IB qualifications are the same 75 , Auckland City really good transition for me between Environmental Science     for both New Zealand domestic students and Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 306 2600 high school and university. I had a Exercise Sciences      international students. www.taylorsauckland.ac.nz great experience while preparing for     Food Science university and made lots of friends. Food Science and Nutrition  Foundation programmes UP International College I highly recommend it. The reason Forensic Science    If your secondary school qualifications do not The University of Auckland Certificate in I chose the University of Auckland Geography      is because it is the top university Geographic Information Science  meet our entry requirements, a foundation Foundation Studies is owned by the University programme can be an alternative entry pathway and delivered by UP International College, in the country. We have modern Geology   laboratories, well equipped lecture Geophysics     a into a bachelors degree. which has had a proven partnership with the University for over 20 years, offering a guaranteed rooms and friendly staff. We have Green Chemical Science      a Foundation programmes are suitable for both everything you can expect.” Information and Technology Management  a native English speakers and speakers of English progression for students into their chosen degree. The programme provides academic Information Technology   as a second language. They will prepare you for qualifications and study skills and enables Logic and Computation     a university education with skills in: students to transition successfully to the Kiwi way Marine Science       • Critical and independent thinking of life. Located nearby, you will be welcomed to Mathematics       • Computer use and research the University with campus visits, support from Mathematics Education    • Essential subject knowledge, such as alumni and teachers, social activities and access Medical Physics and Imaging Technology  accounting, art, biology, calculus, chemistry, to resources. Medical Statistics   a classical studies, computer science, design, Medicinal Chemistry   UP International College economics, English, geography, physics and Optometry b b c b b 345 Queen Street, Auckland City statistics Pharmacology     a Email: [email protected] Photonics  Two foundation programmes are taught on behalf Phone: +64 9 307 5399 www.up.education Physics       of the University: Physiology     a 1. Foundation Studies Certificate, taught by Taylors College, Auckland Psychology       Prior tertiary study Tara Tan, Managing Director of Speech Language Therapy Practice  2. The University of Auckland Certificate in If you have started or completed tertiary study Grin Natural Products, completed Speech Science    Foundation Studies, taught by UP International outside New Zealand, and want to study for the University of Auckland Statistics        College New Zealand a bachelors degree, you can transfer from a Certificate in Foundation Studies Wine Science   a If you complete one of these foundation New Zealand or overseas tertiary institution with UP Education and gained programmes, you will be guaranteed entry a Master of Commerce from the Key to the University of Auckland. Your overseas into a University of Auckland bachelors degree qualification(s) must be approved for University University of Auckland. 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. programme if you meet the following requirements: admission, and you must also meet the entry (Please consult a postgraduate adviser about availability.) “I was an average student back • The minimum overall foundation course requirements and undergraduate English home in China but the staff at UP b Offered by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences average score for your chosen undergraduate language requirements for your programme. Education gave me every opportunity degree programme c Must be registered NZ optometrists In your Application for Admission, you can to be successful academically. I • English language proficiency at a level apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses was encouraged to never give up. equivalent to the International English completed elsewhere. The teachers were always there Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least to support me. It wasn’t just an 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5, or academic programme, it inspired me your foundation course’s own minimum to challenge myself. Foundation study English requirement. (Please note that some set me up for academic success. It programmes may require higher scores.) See also gave me the right skills for the p. 42 for more information on IELTS equivalent real world.” scores.

34 35 PhD study Pursue your PhD at the University of Auckland and pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand doctoral candidates – just NZ$7,250.40 in 2020.1 Join a research-led university with a reputation for academic excellence. You will have 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? We support your PhD journey through our NZ$7,250.40 outstanding financial, academic, employability 2020 annual PhD fee World-class reputation and research-focused services and less than US$5k Our university is an institution of global standing, opportunities. ranked among the top 100 in the world by QS These include: World University Rankings, and in the top 2% • Postgraduate Research Student Support globally by Times Higher Education. Employment opportunities (PReSS), an individual fund granted to every Mina Badiei Finding work during and after your PhD is a key The QS Stars audit recognises our world- doctoral candidate for research-related concern for many doctoral candidates. Luckily, Mina comes from Iran and is pursuing leading status, designating us as a Five Star expenses her PhD in the School of Curriculum and Plus university for excellence overall, as well as when you study in New Zealand as a full-time Pedagogy, focusing on Early Childhood excellence in the following categories: Research, • Access to scholarship opportunities that international PhD candidate, your visa will allow support the studies of exceptional candidates Education. Innovation, Employability, Internationalisation, you to work alongside your studies. Inclusiveness, Teaching and Facilities. On completion of your PhD, you can apply for a • Use of the largest university library in New three-year post study open work visa through “I love children, and my passion is helping to We are the highest ranked university in New Zealand, staffed by research services advisers who offer personalised research assistance Immigration New Zealand. This allows you to provide a better education for them. Working Zealand by both QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education. work for any employer in New Zealand. as an Early Childhood teacher, I realised the • A comprehensive toolkit of workshops, During the period of this work visa, you may be programmes, unique development importance of education and curriculum in Leading research eligible to apply for residence under the skilled opportunities and online resources to the early years of children’s development. migrant instructions, provided you meet the We are New Zealand’s largest research enhance your research skills, academic My doctoral thesis will investigate education points requirement set out by Immigration New organisation and have more comprehensive skills and employability. (These include and care experiences of toddlers, to explore Zealand. research offerings than any other university academic leadership and English Language how these very young children demonstrate 2 in the country. Our work is supported by the Enrichment.) www.immigration.govt.nz agency and competency in decision-making. highest level of research income of any New • Support from a range of services, including “In the last year of my masters programme in Zealand university, having won 30% of the Find a research supervisor nation’s research fund. the School of Graduate Studies, the Malaysia, I was searching for a world-class International Student Support team, Our institution supports over 60 research units, Our online search tool FindaThesis will help university to pursue my studies. My supervisor the Postgraduate Students’ association, suggested the University of Auckland and, centres and institutes, and hosts or co-hosts you locate detailed information about projects, Libraries and Learning Services, and Career potential supervisors and more. after finding out the high global ranking of five Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs). Development and Employability services. www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz the University’s Faculty of Education and This gives you the opportunity to contribute to Social Work and New Zealand’s post-study a wealth of research activities that lead the way You can also browse the University’s staff in your field. Family benefits directory to find potential supervisors who work visa options, I decided to apply for the Not only can you pay the same tuition fees as undertake research in your area of interest. doctoral programme. Dynamic academic community New Zealand PhD candidates, you can also bring unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz “I am grateful for the guidance and advice my We have a higher concentration of top-ranked your family with you when you study. supervisors provide, and I like the peaceful researchers than any other university in New There are additional benefits to this: How to apply environment of Epsom Campus – it has Zealand3. And we support more annual graduate • Your spouse or partner can apply for an open Visit our website for a step-by-step application its own unique beauty in every season. I student completions than any other university in work visa valid for the same duration as your guide, and other helpful information about our have always wanted an academic job at a the country. student visa. PhD programme. university and my hope is that being a PhD Our thriving doctoral community is impactful • Your dependent children can attend a New www.auckland.ac.nz/applying-for-a-doctorate student at the University of Auckland might and truly international: on average, our Zealand state school for the same rates as doctoral candidates attend three international help me find a job here. New Zealand children.4 “I thought it might be difficult to deal with conferences and publish three papers during their PhD, and around half of all our doctoral being thousands of miles away from home, candidates join us from overseas. but Auckland’s rich culture and lovely people meant I didn’t feel homesick or lonely. I enjoy Auckland’s outstanding lifestyle, beautiful 1 At the time of publication, the 2021 tuition fee had not been set. To be eligible for the domestic fee, you must reside in New Zealand for the duration of your doctoral programme. However, parks, landscapes and amazing beaches. you may undertake research activities and conferences overseas during your doctoral programme (for a cumulative total of no more than 12 months). Aucklanders are so friendly and welcoming, 2 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report 2018. and living in Auckland is super cool.” 3 PBRF report 2018 4 Schooling is free at state and state-integrated schools although parents are expected to meet some minor costs including school books, stationery and uniforms.

36 37 Take yourself global Guechbuoy Oeung Geuchbuoy (Min), from Cambodia, studied the English Exchanges, short-term programmes, internships Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) programme at the English Language Academy (ELA) and is now Enhance your skills, academic potential and employability through pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Politics and one of our immersive international opportunities. Come to the International Relations at the University of Auckland. University of Auckland and study in a third country to take your "It has been a great experience studying at the ELA. I education even further. have become more confident when speaking in front of people because the ELA has a variety of methods and The University of Auckland has comprehensive • Student network programmes and travel grants techniques to help you improve your speaking skills. I relationships with universities and international • Volunteer placements and internships abroad also love the facilities here, especially the Study Centre. organisations around the world. 360 International Set up your traveller’s profile and explore our At the ELA Study Centre, I developed self-study methods provides access to overseas learning experiences programmes online in the Via TRM system. Find which have been very rewarding and useful for my study through a diverse, inspiring and attainable set of links and more at: www.auckland.ac.nz/360 at the University. Overall, the experience in New Zealand opportunities. On campus, you can attend our regular 360 has been amazing for me. I have learnt a lot – not only at Further your international study experience with our: International information sessions: school but also from the people around me. If you would • Semester exchange programme 2pm every Thursday like to come to New Zealand to further your education, I • Short-term opportunities iSpace strongly recommend an ELA pathway programme because • Faculty-led programmes Level 4, Student Commons it is the best stepping stone to university.”

largest overseas University of Auckland bachelors 1 IN 4 graduates had an international learning programme learning experience during their 1 in in 2019. Jasmine, from China, took classes in Media Studies at Same university fee for English Language Academy in Boston, $1.3 MILLION semester long exchange Massachusetts, USA. in scholarships awarded If you have not yet met the English language requirements for the University of Auckland, the English to 360 International Studies show that learning abroad Language Academy (ELA) offers programmes that can help you achieve your language goals. The ELA is “Studying overseas was one of the students in 2019 expands career possibilities and helps students develop 21st also an accredited IELTS and PTE Academic testing centre. most valuable experiences of my century job skills. More than of Auckland degree. It helped me explore the students learning world and experience another way of 50% abroad in 2018 64% of employers in one Academic pathway programmes Other programmes life and study.” completed global study responded that 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 for university studies, including Language Academy pathway programmes. If you achieve the required grade, you will meet the note-taking, academic report and essay University’s English language requirements and will not be required to take IELTS or any similar test. writing, exam preparation, presentation skills and communication techniques. This full-time The ELA’s English pathway programmes are designed to help you prepare for university studies. The course runs in ten-week blocks, and you can courses cover note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam preparation, presentation skills 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 Leah’s home university is the Overall 5.0 36 60 Minimum Overall 5.5 42 70 Minimum programmes. We also offer evening and With 13 subjects ranked in the top 50 in the We also have extracurricular opportunities like University of Delaware in the USA, Writing 5.0 36 18 CEFR Writing 5.5 42 21 CEFR B2 Saturday courses. world, study abroad and exchange students Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship where she is part of the World B1+ enjoy a world-ranked education while living in programmes. Check our website and follow our Other 4.5 29 12 Other 5.0 36 14 English Language Academy Scholars Program. the urban heart of New Zealand. Explore courses Facebook page for opportunities: bands bands Phone: +64 9 919 7695 “I definitely recommend studying at that complement your degree or immersive www.auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad Email: [email protected] English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies (EPUS) is a ten-week direct-entry pathway to admission to the University of Auckland. I have met courses that reflect New Zealand’s unique www.facebook.com/StudyAbroadAuckland www.ela.auckland.ac.nz cultural and environmental heritage. You can the University of Auckland. You must have a conditional offer of a place and an Academic IELTS score that such genuine people, attended events Follow our team of Study Abroad ambassadors enrol in up to four courses per semester and is 0.5 away from the required score for admission to the University. For example, a programme requiring that I never would have imagined, on Instagram to find out what it is like to live and choose from over 100 subjects. Popular courses 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. visited so many unique places and study in Auckland: include Māori Studies, Pacific Studies and English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) is a ten-week direct-entry pathway to admission to made memories that will last a www.instagram.com/studyabroad_auckland lifetime. Studying abroad will help Environmental/Marine Science. the University of Auckland. You must have a conditional offer of a place and an Academic IELTS score that is 0.5 away from the required score for admission to the University. For example, a programme requiring to broaden my global mindset, and • 2021 fee of NZ$12,950 (approx. US$8,806) 6.5 would need no less than 6.0 overall, 6.0 in the writing band, and no less than 5.5 in the other bands. strengthen weaknesses I didn’t even per semester network member *The Academic IELTS score must have been issued within two years of the FCertEAP commencement date. know I had.”

38 39 www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarships Undergraduate to enrol into postgraduate programmes at the Faculty of Education and Social Work, and scholarships successfully establish themselves in Auckland. Scholarships and funding Provides assistance with fees up to NZ$7,000. University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship: Worth up to Faculty of Arts International Masters Degree In the past year, the University of Auckland awarded over $15 million in scholarships to international students. NZ$10,000 for an undergraduate degree for Scholarship: Open to international applicants new students with overseas secondary or post- who enrol in a masters degree in the Faculty of secondary qualifications, or English Language Arts and worth up to NZ$10,000. We work with external scholarship agencies China Scholarship Council Malaysian Ministry of Education Academy (ELA) students who have received a Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries and government bodies to give opportunities Conacyt (Mexico) Malaysia Petronas Scholarships University of Auckland Law School’s Dean’s conditional offer. Up to 50 scholarships a year International Student Masters Award: Covers to international students who meet admission COLFUTURO (Colombia) Oman Government Doctoral Scholarships: Cover tuition fees and awarded. tuition fees for international students to entry criteria. Dikti-University of Auckland Scholarship Saudi Arabian Government a tax-free stipend of up to NZ$28,200 per year University of Auckland International complete a Masters degree of up to 240 points (Indonesia) Thai Office of the Civil Service Commission for up to three years, to encourage and support For country-specific scholarships contact the School Leaver Scholarship: Worth up to at the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries. FIDERH (Mexico) Tonga Government Scholarship academically excellent students to undertake relevant body in your country. NZ$20,000 for new international students The Faculty will award up to four students German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) University of Auckland Commonwealth full-time doctoral study on an agreed topic in Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship from New Zealand high schools undertaking an annually. No application required. Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP, Scholarship (UK and Canada) the Faculty of Law. Programme¹ undergraduate degree. Indonesia) University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship Master of Health Leadership Scholarship: Bahrain Ministry of Education University of Auckland Senior Health Research Malaysia Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) (USA) University of Auckland MBChB Graduate Entry Worth up to NZ$15,000 for new international Canadian Student Loans Scholarships: These scholarships are open to Scholarship United States Financial Aid – International Student Scholarship: Worth up students enrolling in the Master of Health Chilean CONICYT Scholarships international students who have worked for at Malaysia MARA Scholarship to NZ$70,000 over five years for international Leadership. 1Open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries. least three years as health professionals (such graduate entry students to the MBChB. Paid as School of Medical Sciences International as medical graduates, clinical psychologists, a fees credit. Masters Scholarship: Worth up to $40,000 nurses and other clinical researchers), who wish Dean’s Asia Scholarships in the Faculty of for new international students applying to the to study at doctoral level in a health-related area. Business and Economics: Covers tuition fees for 120 or 240 point Master of Biomedical Science, Covers tuition fees plus a tax-free stipend of up to Asian international undergraduate students to Master of Science in Pharmacology or Master of $40,000 per annum. complete a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor Science in Physiology. FELIPE DUARTE University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering of Property degree at the University of Auckland University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship: Felipe came to New Zealand from Colombia to study Doctoral Scholarship: Covers tuition fees and a Business School. Awarded to postgraduate candidates already for a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise. stipend of up to NZ$28,200 (in 2020) per year University of Auckland Foundation Pathway selected to hold Fulbright Awards, to enable for up to three years, to encourage and support He received an International Student Scholarship. High Achiever Award: Awarded each semester them to complete degrees at the University of academically excellent students to undertake to high achieving students completing a Auckland. full-time doctoral study on an agreed topic in “Since finishing my masters degree in Colombia, I have University of Auckland foundation programme at New Zealand Excellence Awards: Worth up the Faculty of Engineering. observed a gap between science and business in my UP Education or Taylors College. No application to $5,000 for high achieving students applying country. When I looked at options to solve this problem, required. to a postgraduate programme in the Faculty of Development scholarships I discovered a wide range of programmes on offer at New Zealand Excellence Awards: Worth up to Engineering or Faculty of Science. Applications New Zealand Scholarships the University of Auckland. The Bioscience Enterprise $10,000 for high achieving students applying to are open to new international students who hold programme is unique, and the approach based on an undergraduate degree. Applications are open Indian citizenship. The provides scholarships through the New Zealand Aid training students with real world industries is amazing. to new international students who hold Indian citizenship. Doctoral scholarships Programme. The aim of the scholarships is “Teachers are the visible face of a University – they are Summer Research Scholarships: Up to to provide an opportunity for students from the people who have direct interaction with students. University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship: NZ$6,000 available to high-achieving students selected developing countries to pursue studies The University awards 200 University of The behaviour and approach of the academic staff at enrolled in a New Zealand or international in development-related fields. The scholarships Auckland Doctoral Scholarships to high- the University has always been student-based, with University. These scholarships provide valuable cover full tuition fees and a living allowance, as achieving doctoral candidates applying for an emphasis on learning cutting-edge techniques of research experience to students interested in well as other related costs. Upon completion admission to an approved doctoral programme teaching. They interact with us frequently and are pursuing postgraduate study. of their programmes, students are expected each year. Doctoral stipends increased to interested in our learning process, even offering support to return and contribute to the economic and NZ$28,200 in 2020. social development of their home countries. in difficult situations. Postgraduate scholarships Dean’s International Doctoral Scholarship The scholarships are for postgraduate and PhD “I feel honoured to be a recipient of the International University of Auckland International (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences): candidates from selected countries in Africa, Student Scholarship, and also feel the University is Student Excellence Scholarship: Worth up to Covers tuition fees, a relocation allowance and a Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. NZ$10,000 for new international students who stipend for an international student to undertake doing its best to include more people from overseas Scholarships for applicants from eligible Pacific have received an unconditional offer of study, or a research doctoral degree in the Faculty of into its programmes. The scholarship has helped countries are available for undergraduate, English Language Academy (ELA) students who Medical and Health Sciences. me to afford a better quality of life in Auckland City, postgraduate and PhD students. allowing me to live close to the campus. have received a conditional offer, to undertake Literacy Trust Research Award: a postgraduate diploma or masters (taught) Worth up to $10,000 a year for up to two years, Other development scholarships “My main objective in the future is to learn how to take programme of 120 points or more. Up to 50 to fund a doctoral student to undertake research Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Japan scholarships a year awarded. the best discoveries from the lab out to industry. The into literacy education in the New Zealand Scholarship Programme: Funded by the University of Auckland is one of the few institutions to University of Auckland International Business context. government of Japan, these scholarships aim to offer a programme dedicated to training scientists in how Masters Scholarships: Worth up to NZ$32,000 University of Auckland Fulbright Scholarship: provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens to commercialise biotechnology products. Bioscience for international students applying to the Awarded to PhD candidates already selected of ADB’s developing member countries to Enterprise is a fantastic programme, integrating experts Master of Management, Master of International to hold Fulbright Awards, to enable them to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, from the biotechnology industry and experienced Business, Master of Marketing, Master of complete degrees at the University of Auckland. management, science and technology, and Human Resource Management, or Master of instructors into a complete package. University of Auckland Health Research other development-related fields. Professional Accounting. “If your goal is to help your community, look for options at Doctoral Scholarships: Cover tuition fees and Faculty of Education and Social Work a stipend for academically excellent applicants the University of Auckland. This institution is willing to help For more information on University of Postgraduate International Student to study in a health-related area in the faculty of international students to develop their abilities in a friendly Auckland scholarships, please go to Scholarship: The main purpose of the Medical and Health Sciences. www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarships environment with well-structured programmes.” scholarship is to support international students

40 41 Entry requirements We welcome applications from international students with New Zealand or overseas qualifications. Purposes (FCertEAP), the English Pathway for Entry into a masters degree Undergraduate Studies (EPUS), the English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS), or an To enter a 120-point (one-year) masters approved alternative. programme, you must have completed one English language proficiency year of postgraduate study, following an Some programmes may also require you to undergraduate degree, in a related subject area If you are an international applicant and your first demonstrate your proficiency in English at a at a recognised university, with the required GPE. language is not English, you will need to provide selection interview. evidence of your English language proficiency. The entry requirements for a 180-point or If you are applying for a Faculty of Education You can demonstrate this by achieving the 240-point masters vary according to the teaching programme, you must achieve an IELTS required score in an approved English language subject area of your specialisation. Usually, score of 7.0, in addition to NCEA, Cambridge test, such as IELTS, or successfully completing an you must have completed a bachelors degree International or IB requirements. ELA pathway programme. (or equivalent) in a related subject area at a All test results are valid for two years from recognised university, with the required grade the date on the test certificate and all English International students point equivalent (GPE). language requirements must be met within one outside New Zealand test certificate. Entry into a Doctor of If you are an international student, you must The table below shows the minimum scores for meet University Entrance, individual programme Philosophy (PhD) admission to the University. However, some of our and English language requirements. undergraduate and postgraduate programmes Entry into a PhD is based on academic merit. have higher requirements. Academic entry requirements are based on the You should also possess high-level critical grades you achieved in your prior study. Some For more information about undergraduate research skills and theoretical understanding. programmes also require you to have taken English language requirements, You must be able to demonstrate an ability specific subjects or have other requirements www.auckland.ac.nz/ug-english-reqs to carry out independent research and have such as a portfolio, audition, interview or proven already completed a significant research project, For more information about postgraduate English research capability. language requirements, dissertation, or thesis, at university. www.auckland.ac.nz/pg-english-reqs You will need to have completed a masters-level Entry into a bachelors qualification in a field related to your doctoral degree studies with the required grade point equivalent 2021 Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements (GPE). You must meet the equivalent of the New IELTS Internet- Paper- C1 C2 Foundation Pearson Test of Michigan Trinity LanguageCert Your acceptance is also dependent on the Zealand University Entrance (UE) standard (Academic) based based Advanced Proficiency Certificate English (PTE) English College - International availability of an appropriate supervisor and (the minimum standard for admission to TOEFL TOEFL (previously (previously in English Academic Language London ESOL facilities for your area of study. (iBT) - Cambridge - Cambridge for Assessment Integrated New Zealand universities) as well as the entry English: English Academic Battery Skills in requirements and undergraduate English The graduate adviser in the faculty or

Advanced Proficiency Purposes (MELAB) English language requirements for the programme you department in which you wish to study will be (CAE)) (CPE)) (FCertEAP) (ISE) wish to pursue. These are listed on our website. able to assist you and provide more information. Undergraduate Overall Overall Overall Overall score of 169 and Grade of C- Overall score of 80 ISE II with C1 Expert (LRWS) If you have completed a qualification not listed score of score of score of no bands below 162 50 and no PTE distinction with a pass 6.0 80 60 and Communicative in all 4 overall and no on our website, we will assess your application Calculating your GPA/GPE and no and a a writing score below 42 components less than a pass on its merits. bands written score in each skill Grades or marks achieved at the University below 5.5 score of 21 of 21 Entry into a bachelors of Auckland are given a Grade Point Postgraduate Overall Overall Overall Overall score of 176 and Grade of B- Overall score of 85 ISE III with a C1 Expert (LRWS) Average (GPA). score of score of score of no bands below 169 58 and no PTE pass in all 4 with a high pass (honours) degree Grades or marks achieved through prior 6.5 90 68 and Communicative components overall and no study at other institutions are converted less than a pass You will need to have completed an and no and a a writing score below 50 into a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) at the bands written score in each skill OR undergraduate degree from a recognised C2 Mastery with University of Auckland. below 6.0 score of of 21 university, in a related subject area, with a pass overall and To convert your grades into a GPE, use our 21 no less than a the required grade point equivalent (GPE). pass in each skill. Exceptions are the BE(Hons) and the GPE Calculator:* BUrbPlan(Hons). See our website for more www.gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz information, including the specific entry International students International), or International Baccalaureate (IB) English language requirements requirements for your chosen programme(s). qualifications, you will be given a rank score. *The online calculator provides an indicative guide studying at New Zealand If you are entering the University on the basis only and does not guarantee a place to study at the The entry requirements for your programme of NCEA, Cambridge International (NZ) or IB Entry into a postgraduate University. secondary schools will be expressed as the rank score you need to qualifications, you must meet the New Zealand achieve in NCEA, Cambridge International or IB University Entrance (UE) standard literacy diploma For further information on entry To be admitted to the University of Auckland to guarantee you entry. Applicants with scores requirements for admission. requirements, please see you must achieve the New Zealand University Entry requirements vary according to your below these will still be considered, provided www.auckland.ac.nz/is-entry Entrance (UE) standard and meet the entry International applicants entering the University chosen subject area. You will need to have places are available. requirements for the undergraduate programme on the basis of qualifications other than completed an undergraduate degree from a you wish to pursue. Some programmes will also require you to have NCEA, Cambridge International or IB taken recognised university, in a related subject area, taken specific subjects and gained minimum in New Zealand must meet a specified score with the required GPE. Some programmes If you have National Certificate of Educational credits in those, or have other requirements such in IELTS or an alternative approved English will require a higher GPE. See our website for Achievement (NCEA), University of Cambridge as a portfolio, audition or interview. test, or must have completed and passed the more information, including the specific entry International Examinations (Cambridge www.auckland.ac.nz/entry-requirements Foundation Certificate in English for Academic requirements for your chosen programme(s).

42 43 www.accommodation.ac.nz University residences*

Age $ Accommodation Single room Shared $278 SC BBQ, games room, lounge, basketball, study 15 mins     18+ Student Village Two-bedroom family apartment Private $480 room Grafton Student Single $275 SC 15–20     18+ Shared BBQ, lounge Our accommodation provides a safe, comfortable and supportive environment in quality, fully- Flats Twin-share $202 PC mins Te Tirohanga o te SKY TV lounge, study rooms, games rooms, 15–20 catered or self-catered residences. All are within easy walking distance of the City Campus, as well     18+ Single room Shared $275 SC Tōangaroa rooftop deck with BBQ mins as many of Auckland’s main attractions. Your accommodation fees cover the cost of utilities such as University Hall     18+ Single room Shared $280 SC Games room, BBQ, basketball 5 mins water, electricity and internet. Bedding packs are available to purchase. Apartments One-bedroom apartment Private $264 Two-bedroom apartment (per bed) Shared $305 UniLodge Anzac Twin-share apartment (per bed) Shared $225 SKY TV lounge, gym, BBQ, cinema, games room,     18+ SC 5 mins Beach Studio deluxe Private $326 pool, study room Studio – Anzac Private $305 Studio – Beach Private $315 Studio Private $345 SC Study room, SKY TV lounge, games room, small 8 mins UniLodge Whitaker     18+ Studio deluxe Private $367 onsite gym Studio Deluxe Private $362 SC SKY TV lounge, games room, lounge, BBQ, 5 mins 55 Symonds     18+ Studio Deluxe Double Private $383 study room One-bedroom apartment Private $410 Waikohanga House     PG Two-bedroom family apartment Private $480 SC Printing 7 mins Three-bedroom family apartment Private $570 SKY TV lounge, games room, tennis, study 15–20 Grafton Hall     17-19 Single room Shared $393 FC room, music room, BBQ mins Single room Shared $385 SKY TV lounge, BBQ, games room, volleyball, O’Rorke Hall     17-19 FC 5 mins Large single room Shared $410 study room, music room University Hall SKY TV lounge, games room, basketball, study     17-19 Single room Shared $398 FC 5 mins Towers room, music room Single room Shared $275 Waipārūrū Hall     17-19 FC SKY TV lounge, games room, study room 5 mins Large single room Private $420

PG = Postgraduate | FC = Fully catered | SC = Self-catered | PC = Partially catered

Can accommodate single Can accommodate small Can accommodate couples Mobility impairment access Room configurations students families

2020 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 2021 open on 1 August 2020. Applications for Semester Two 2021 open on 1 April 2021. To have the best chance of getting a place in a residence, you should apply for accommodation at the same time you apply for your academic programme. Late applications will be considered if rooms are Private accommodation** Private student accommodation and private available. residences – Our advisory service can assist you 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. applying outside of the standard academic Flatting – You share a house or flat with other 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 Semester Two or between February and bills according to the details in the tenancy – A Students’ Guide, which is full of helpful agreement. November to contact our Accommodation information about locations, rental agreements, team, who can assist you in finding suitable *All prices quoted are per week and reflect 2020 prices. and the cost of living. This guide is available at They are subject to change for 2021. 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 at Apply online at certain self-catered residences. During the summer, from We suggest you reserve temporary mid-November to mid-February, you can stay in the Halls www.accommodation.ac.nz accommodation for your first few weeks in 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 webpages: 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 of the lecture theatre, making your student Employability Services We welcome international students with experience richer and more rewarding. Our award-winning Career Development disabilities. Student Disability Services has a Keen on kayaking? Appreciate desserts? Focused Student services and support on photography? There are more than 200 clubs and Employability Services (CDES) have a range of support available, including assessment designated International Career Development of support needs, access to disability study on campus – make sure you check them out at Academic support Consultant who is responsible for providing spaces and special accommodations for the Clubs Expo held during Orientation Week. specialised services. These will support your tests and exams. It is important to check that www.auckland.ac.nz/clubs Libraries and Learning Services successful transition into work after you have the University is able to meet your specific Libraries and Learning Services provide completed your studies. Special events such as requirements, as the type and level of support Recreation and sports resources, workshops and advice to help you careers expos, recruitment events, networking for international students with disabilities successfully complete your study. opportunities, workshops and employer may differ from those at your home university. Sport and Recreation provide a wide range of facilities and services to students. In addition to the General Library, a number of presentations can help you to engage with Contact us early so we can discuss your support specialist libraries cover the variety of subjects employers and understand the New Zealand job requirements. If you’re keen on sport you could get some taught at the University. Your student online market. www.disability.auckland.ac.nz friends together and sign up for one of the access allows you to search a diverse collection CDES online tools, workshops, events, job board UNIM8S Social Sports Leagues, or represent of electronic resources, including databases, and personalised services can assist you to Personal development your faculty in one of 13 sports in the e-journals and e-books, accessible anytime identify the opportunities available to you. They Interfaculty Sports Championship. from anywhere. Within the libraries, you can also provide knowledge, understanding and You can complement your academic Recreation membership includes access to a access large collections of print, multimedia skills to help you compete in the New Zealand achievements by getting involved in a number of wide range of group fitness classes, weights and microtext materials, including unique job market. out-of-classroom activities that build a range of and cardio equipment. Additional programmes manuscript and archive collections. Go to page 40 to learn more about career skills. Two ways to do this are: and services are also available such as boxfit, We offer workshops to improve your academic development. self-defence, personalised programmes and Student Leadership Programme skills, covering topics such as writing skills, www.cdes.auckland.ac.nz much more. finding course readings and articles, referencing, The Student Leadership Programme is for all www.universitysport.auckland.ac.nz exam preparation, literature searching, Childcare students to engage with current thinking about presentation skills and thinking critically. leadership and expand their own personal If you need to organise childcare, there are six Volunteer Hub leadership behaviours. There are various ways Speak to a Learning Adviser or Subject Librarian on-campus early childhood centres, offering Volunteering is a great way to make friends, to get involved, from half-day workshops to to get advice on improving your academic skills places to children aged from three months to get to know the city and gain new skills and interactive talks. and finding information for your assignments. five years. Dedicated parent spaces provide experience. The Volunteer Hub provides the Libraries and Information Commons (IC) English Language Enrichment (ELE) provides Orientation facilities for caregivers and children, and there is www.auckland.ac.nz/leadership opportunity to volunteer for a wide range of facilities provide more than 4,000 study a child-friendly study space in Old Choral Hall. organisations and community projects. You can opportunities for any student enrolled at The International Office arranges an Orientation spaces, many with computer workstations and Childcare services are in demand, so apply early. Clubs and societies also get official University recognition for your the University of Auckland to improve their programme for new international students access to printers, scanners and photocopiers. volunteering activities on your transcript. academic English. At ELE on campus, you can in Semesters One and Two. International www.auckland.ac.nz/parent-student Joining a club is a fantastic way to make friends, IC Helpdesks provide support for student use English language resources, get advice Orientation is designed to welcome you and participate in activities and learn things outside www.auckland.ac.nz/volunteer 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 International student support staff Depending on your results, you may be asked to are welcome at the University of Auckland, The International Office provides a free airport requirements. (See pg. 47.) International Being away from home is a challenge in itself. To assist you, the University has facilities and follow the Screening with the two-hour DELNA and we offer interdenominational pastoral transfer service for all new international students with this scheme will have all University extensive support for international students, whatever your background or needs. Our team Diagnosis, which consists of a reading, listening, care and spiritual guidance. Places of worship students arriving in Auckland. This is a great way Health and Counselling Service fees charged of international student support staff is available to help you with a range of issues, including and writing task. After the Diagnosis, you will available on campus include a Christian chapel to avoid the stress of finding your own way to directly to the insurance company, provided the immigration, health and wellbeing, financial advice, accommodation and personal support. receive individual advice about the options and Muslim prayer room. Nearby there are your accommodation. We will meet you and give consultation is for a condition covered in your There is also a 24/7 emergency number available if you urgently need to contact our staff, at any 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. ability. time of the day or night. Auckland. A web link for this service is included a synagogue and a mosque. www.auckland.ac.nz/healthandcounselling www.auckland.ac.nz/student-support-and-services www.delna.auckland.ac.nz in your Offer of Admission email. www.auckland.ac.nz/spiritual

46 47 Essential International tuition fees 2021

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 point Estimated annual 1 estimated annual tuition fee based on enrolment in 120 points. subject area tuition fees 2021 Architecture $371.05 $44,526 Student visas Visit our website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on international tuition fees: www.auckland.ac.nz/studentfees Arts $300.72 $36,086 You must apply for a student visa to cover the Arts (performance and science- $353.35 $42,402 You are also required to pay a student services fee. This is calculated on period you intend to study in New Zealand. You based courses) a per point basis. The student services fee for 2021 will be set later in must show evidence you have been accepted Business and Economics $318.82 $38,258 the year. As a guide, the student services fee for 2020 was calculated as into a programme, paid your tuition fees and (excluding coursework masters) NZ$7.86 per point (GST inclusive). have sufficient funds to cover your living costs Business coursework masters See separate table below. while in New Zealand. You must apply for your Expect to pay about NZ$1,200 per year for books and stationery. Some programmes courses also have fees for field trips or site visits. student visa before entering New Zealand. Full Dance Studies $371.05 $44,526 details on the necessary reporting requirements Undergraduate programmes (NZ$) Design $357.06 $42,847.20 are available through Immigration New Zealand. Bachelor of: Fee per point Estimated Education (excluding GradDipTchg) $292.07 $35,048 www.immigration.govt.nz Accident insurance During the period of that work visa, you are annual tuition Engineering $371.05 $44,526 eligible to apply for permanent residency if you fees 20211 Engineering (Geothermal Energy $456.12 $27,367.203 The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) meet Immigration New Zealand requirements. Advanced Science (Honours) $315.79–$371.05 $37,895–$44,526 Courses) Eligibility for health provides accident insurance for all New Zealand www.immigration.govt.nz/studytowork Architectural Studies $348.73 $41,848 Fine Arts $343.06 $41,167 citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New services In some departments, masters and PhD Arts (except performance and $269 $32,280 Law $324.98 $38,998 Zealand, but you may still be liable for other Most international students are not entitled to students might obtain work as paid teaching science-based courses) medical and related costs. Medical and Health Sciences $369.25– $44,310–$77,328 publicly-funded health services while in New assistants in undergraduate teaching courses $644.40 www.acc.co.nz for approximately 6–10 hours per week. Arts (performance and science- $315.79 $37,895 Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during based courses) Music $315.79 $37,795 your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of This usually means acting as a laboratory Science $371.05 $44,526 demonstrator or teaching assistant for groups Commerce $321.89 $38,627 that treatment if you do not have appropriate Employment Teaching (GradDipTchg) $225.87 $33,881 of undergraduate students. Marking duties may Dance Studies $315.79 $37,895 insurance. Full details are available through the Theology $300.72 $36,086 Ministry of Health. If you are enrolled in a research masters or also be involved. Activity as a teaching assistant Design $329.19 $39,503 a doctoral programme you will be eligible provides valuable professional and teaching Urban Design $371.05 $44,526 www.health.govt.nz Education (Teaching and TESOL) $270.82 $32,498 for unlimited work rights. Under certain Urban Planning $315.79–$371.05 $37,895–$44,526 experience. For PhD students, we recommend Engineering (Honours) $387.93 $46,552 circumstances, other student visa holders may that you work no more than 500 hours per year. Urban Planning (Professional) $371.05 $44,526 Fine Arts $315.79 $37,895 Health and travel insurance work part-time or full-time (during scheduled Health Sciences $286.34 $34,361 University vacations) or to meet course Business coursework Points Duration Estimated tuition fees for All international students are legally required to Living costs Law $315.76 $37,891 requirements for practical work experience. masters programmes complete programme4 have appropriate health and travel insurance. 2 You should refer to the Immigration New Generally you should allow approximately Medicine and Surgery $644.40 $77,328 (including student The University has a recommended policy that Zealand website for up-to-date information NZ$26,000–$35,000 per year (or NZ$500– Music $315.79 $37,895 service fee) meets New Zealand government requirements. on application procedures for obtaining any $675 per week) for general living costs, Nursing $286.34 $34,361 Students complete April 2021 September When you enrol you will automatically be variation of the conditions of your student visa. including accommodation, food and transport. Optometry2 $459.58 $55,150 150 points in the intake 2021 intake covered by Studentsafe Inbound University, Our International Student Support staff are Pharmacy2 $369.25 $44,310 first 12 months and the insurance premium will be added to www.immigration.govt.nz/study available to assist you with budgeting advice if Business Administration 180 18 months $75,524 $77,024 your student account. You will receive details On completion of your University of Auckland Property $321.89 $38,627 necessary. (MBA) with your offer of admission letter from the degree or diploma, you may apply for a Post Science $315.79 $37,894.80 Human Resource 240 18 months $84,131 $85,803 University. Study Work Visa for up to three years. Social Work $270.82 $32,495 Management (MHRM) www.auckland.ac.nz/is-insurance Sport, Health and Physical $270.82–$315.79 $32,498–$37,895 Education International Business 240 18 months $84,131 $85,803 (MIntBus) Urban Planning (Honours) $315.79–$371.05 $37,895–$44,526 Management (MMgt) 180 15 months $62,712 $63,678 Study Abroad programme Marketing (MMktg) 240 18 months $84,131 $85,803 1 Typical Purchases1 Approximate weekly living costs 2020 ($NZ) Flat tuition fee 2021 (Includes $12,950 Professional Accounting 240 18 months $84,131 $85,803 Fully-catered University Room in a shared private Milk (1 litre) $2.32 student services fee.) (MProfAcctg) Supply Chain 240 18 months $84,131 $85,803 residence house* Eggs (1 dozen) $4.40 For information about refund of fees, please see our Terms and Conditions Management (MSCM) Accommodation $355-$396 $209-$293 Bread $3 at www.auckland.ac.nz/studentfees Electricity Included in residence fee $23 Big Mac Combo $10.50 ¹Estimated annual tuition fees are based on a full-time programme of 120 points during the Internet Included in residence fee $8 Pizza (large) $5–16 first year of study. Actual fees may vary dependent on specific courses enrolled in. Doctoral degrees 2021 annual tuition fee ²Year 2 and onwards (for Year 1 see Bachelor of Health Sciences). (for a 12–month period) Mobile phone plan $10 $10 Other costs to consider1 ³Estimated annual tuition fee based on full-time programme of 60 points. 2 Doctor of Fine Arts $44,464.80 Household insurance $8 $8 Medical visit From $60 4Fees are estimates and are for the complete masters programme, including the student services fee. Doctor of Music $44,464.80 Food Included in residence fee $120 Dental visit From $150 5To be eligible for the domestic fee, PhD students must reside in New Zealand for the duration Transport (bus or train from Residences are walking distance $35 Doctor of Musical Arts $44,464.80 Haircut From $30 of their doctoral programme. However, students may undertake research activities overseas 3 nearby suburbs) from campus ($14.40 student discount ) during their doctoral programme (for a cumulative total of no more than 12 months). Please Doctor of Education $44,464.80 Entertainment $55 $55 1 These costs are approximate, and are as at January 2020. note: the domestic fee arrangement for international students applies only to Doctor of Doctor of Medicine $44,464.80 All prices are quoted in $NZD. You can convert these prices Philosophy degrees. All other doctorates (e.g., Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Education, Fine Gym membership $27 $27 to your own country’s currency on www.xe.com Arts, Medicine, Music and Musical Arts) are charged international tuition fees. Doctor of Clinical Psychology $44,464.80 6 5 6 Estimated weekly costs $455-$496 $474.40 - $579 ² Based on insuring household items The 2020 tuition fee is NZ$7,250.40. The 2021 domestic PhD fee was not set at time of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) $7,250.40 (2020) publication. * Please note, for a private studio apartment, rent could start from $370 per week. ³ One-zone return, five days per week cash fare

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 applytostudy.auckland.ac.nz 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 2021 Semester One 2022 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 Wednesday 6 January Semester One begins Monday 28 February languages at: How to apply 1 Auckland Anniversary Day Monday 1 February www.nzqa.govt.nz/the-code www.auckland.ac.nz/is-apply Waitangi Day1 Monday 8 February Dates for Business coursework masters Lectures end Friday 12 February Quarter One 2021 iStudent Complaints Online application Study break Saturday 13 February Lectures begin Tuesday 5 January www.istudent.org.nz www.auckland.ac.nz/applynow Examinations Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 February Lectures end Friday 12 March Summer School ends Wednesday 19 February Quarter Two 2021 Costs Important dates Semester One 2021 Lectures begin Monday 29 March 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 22 February Lectures end Friday 4 June University directory International Orientation Monday 22 February Quarter Three 2021 Privacy Semester One begins Monday 1 March unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz Lectures begin Monday 21 June The University of Auckland undertakes to collect, store, use and disclose information in accordance Mid-semester break/ Friday 2 - Saturday 17 April Lectures end Friday 27 August 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 26 April Quarter Four 2021 www.accommodation.ac.nz Lectures begin Monday 13 September or by calling +64 9 923 1969. Graduation Monday 3, Wednesday 5, Friday 7 May Lectures end Friday 19 November Study Abroad and Exchange Lectures end Friday 4 June Disclaimer 1 Quarter One 2022 www.auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June Although we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is Lectures begin Monday 10 January Study break Tuesday 8 – Wednesday 9 June provided as a general guide only and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at the University of Examinations Thursday 10 June – Monday 28 June Application closing dates Auckland must consult its official document, the current University of Auckland Calendar*, to ensure Semester One ends Monday 28 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 29 June – Friday 16 July www.auckland.ac.nz/ug-closing-dates Publication date: April 2020 Semester Two 2021 *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 12 July www.auckland.ac.nz/pg-closing-dates International Orientation Wednesday 14 July NB: Start/finish dates vary for some programmes. Semester Two begins Monday 19 July 1Public holiday Open Day Saturday 28 (TBC) August Mid-semester break Monday 30 August – Friday 3 September Graduation Tuesday 28 September Lectures end Friday 15 October Study break Monday 18 October Examinations Tuesday 19 October – Saturday 6 November Labour Day1 Monday 25 October Semester Two ends Saturday 6 November

50 51 Postal address International Office International Office The University of Auckland The University of Auckland Alfred Nathan House Private Bag 92019 24 Princes Street Auckland 1142 Auckland 1010 New Zealand New Zealand Questions: www.askauckland.ac.nz Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 1969

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