Full Curriculum at the University of Auckland

New Zealand Auckland 110988728
What's Included

We invite you to study abroad with API in New Zealand at the prestigious University of Auckland. The largest and highest ranked university in the country, the University of Auckland offers students the opportunity to select from a broad array of courses across multiple disciplines, to include Business (Triple Crown Accredited! - AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Social Work, and more!

Enroll in classes with students from across the world, earn valuable credit toward your degree, experience life in this multicultural and cosmopolitan "City of Sails," and explore all this beautiful country has to offer!

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

API Alumni Network

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

On-Site Orientation

Housing

Resident Coordinator

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Excursions

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program
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Application Requirements

  • 3.0 G.P.A. (2.7 G.P.A. with academic reference)
  • Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (supplemental admission requirements for freshmen)
  • Completed API Application
  • University Approval Form
  • Official transcript
  • Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa
Dates & Fees
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Spring Feb 15, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024 $23,900 Nov 15, 2023 No Extension Nov 14, 2023

*Tuition and fees are included in the program fee but please note some universities charge extra tuition/fees for specialty areas in some science and engineering disciplines, for example, to cover laboratory, studio, or fieldwork. These fees will be billed separately but students will know in advance which papers are subject to additional fees.

Excursions

API students participate in excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Auckland programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

  • Sky Tower & Orbit 360

    Visit and experience the Sky Tower (the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere). After a walk around the tower and soaking in 360 degree views of Auckland, we indulge in a special dinner at heights!

  • Blue's Rugby

    The best way to get to know New Zealand culture is through a good game of rugby! We’ll meet up, grab a bite to eat (meal not included in event), and take a train to the most famous Rugby field in Auckland - Eden Park, to watch our Auckland team take on another city!!

  • Rangitoto Island Hike

    The group will a ferry over to one of Auckland’s dormant volcanoes and hike up to take in the spectacular views of the city!

  • Hobbiton Tour

    Students will enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. Students will see where The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. The tour includes a visit to the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house, and an opportunity to learn from the guide about the making of the films. Afterward, enjoy a beverage in the Green Dragon Inn followed by lunch at The Shire’s Rest Café.

  • Tree Adventures & Surf Lesson

    Students will enjoy climbing through an obstacle course high in the trees. We’ll stop for a short lunch break. After, students will try surfing on the West Coast of NZ - at a beautiful black sand beach.

  • Rotorua

    You will fly to Rotorua, middle of the North Island, for a three-night adventure. This excursion will include opportunities to learn about the Maori culture, the flora and fauna unique to the country, and partake in some fun activities!

  • Ziplining Waiheke Island

    Students will ferry to Waiheke Island and enjoy a few hours of guided ziplining through the trees.

  • Comedy Night

    Students will attend a local comedy club performance as a group to better understand classic Kiwi humor for a night full of fun and laughs.

  • Stand up paddle boarding

    Students will travel to Hobson Bay, one of the closest beaches to the city, and enjoy a fun session of stand up paddle boarding at Fergs Kayaks. One of the many things visitors learn about New Zealanders is that they love to be outdoors and on the water! So gear up and get ready to paddle and embrace living life like the locals!

  • Auckland - Orientation

    API New Zealand students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in their host city of Auckland. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API, and university procedures, and rules, to explore your new host city and to allow for a smoother transition into New Zealand life. Students will spend two nights together in a hotel before moving into their semester housing on day three.

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 12-16 semester credits

API students at the University of Auckland will be able to enroll in a variety of subject areas with both local “Kiwis” and other international students from over 85 countries. U. Auckland also holds Triple Crown business accreditation - AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students receive their transcript from the University of Auckland upon completion of their program.

  • Stephanni Greenan headshot

    Stephanni Greenan

    Stephanni Greenan will be your Program Coordinator and will help you prepare to go abroad!

    (she/her/hers)

  • Tiana Pierre Perez Photo

    Tiana and Pierre Perez

    Tiana and Pierre Perez are the Auckland Resident Directors and will be there for you during your stay abroad.

Courses
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COURSE OFFERINGS

COURSE INFORMATION

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most comprehensive university offering courses in over 100 subjects. Study abroad and exchange students can select 3-4 courses to study per semester. Most courses include 2 lectures or classes per week and one tutorial or lab. Including assignments and out-of-class study, each course should involve about 10 hours of work per week.

CREDIT INFORMATION

Courses in New Zealand are commonly referred to as “papers.” Introductory papers are called 100-level papers; subsequent years or semesters are considered 200- and 300-level papers. 400-level papers are considered at the graduate level. Most papers are single-semester and are worth 15 points (credits). Minimum full-time enrollment at U of A includes 60 points (i.e. 4 papers per semester). One 15 point paper is generally equivalent to 3-4 U.S. semester credits or 4-6 quarter units. Given that point values vary, the way in which credits completed abroad will transfer to a student’s home campus will be at the discretion of the student’s home institution and should be verified in advance.

Courses at University of Auckland (Full Curriculum)

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Courses at University of Auckland (Full Curriculum)

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Courses at University of Auckland (Full Curriculum)

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Highlights
  • Classes taught in English
  • Triple crown of business accreditation
Housing

All API Auckland students will be housed close to each other in student self-catered apartments on/near campus. Students will have their own private bedrooms, and share common areas such as a kitchen, dining/lounge room, and bathroom facilities with their flatmates. Internet, linens, and utilities are included.