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Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Language of Instruction: English
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
New Zealand's leading research university, The University of Auckland was established in 1883 and has grown into an international center of learning and academic excellence. It is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21, a prestigious consortium of major universities engaged in research, academic exchange and quality benchmarking. The University offers a wide range of world-class, reasearch-led study programmes across its nine faculties, including Creative Arts & Industries (includes Architecture, Music, Performance Arts, Planning and Fine Arts); Arts; Business and Economics (includes Property) ; Education; Engineering; Law, Medical and Health Sciences; Science; and Theology.
The University is situated in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Auckland and provides and exciting and stimulating environment for 34,000 students. The University's comprehensive range of degrees is internationally recognised and attracts undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over the world. Currently, more than 5400 international students from more than 100 different coutnries have chosen to study at the University. Graduates of The University of Auckland occupy leading positions in business, law, medicine, politics and the professions within New Zealand and overseas.
Choose The University of Auckland...
Innovative Programmes: The University offers a full range of innovation degrees that will educate you and prepare you for an exciting career.
Internationally Recognised: Degrees from The University of Auckland are recognised internationally and the University has a proud tradition of its graduates succeeding around the world. The University enjoys international status as the only New Zealand University invited to join Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. Membership of both groups is by invitation and limited to research-led institutions of international reputation across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Quality Teaching: You will learn from the distinguished academic staff, including researchers, scholars and creative artists who lead their field internationally. You will be taught by academics who are making a significant contribution to world knowledge, and to advances in a broad range of scientific, medical, cultural and technological areas. You will also have access to the knowledge and experience of the many international academic visitors who come through the University.
Learning Environment: You will study alongside a talented and diverse group of students who work hard and play hard. The University offers a student-centred, integrated learning environment by bringing together tools, resources and services at the Kate Edger Information Commons.
Vibrant City Location: This University lies at the heart of cosmopolitan Auckland, the countrys largest and most vibrant city, and the city with the most career opportunities. With a population of 1.2 million people, Auckland has a colourful and vibrant mix of European, Maori, Polynesian and Asian cultures. It is the countrys main business and industry and its international airport has daily connections to major cities in Asia, Australia, North America and Europe.
This University takes you to the world through access to exciting overseas exchanges and a strong tradition of graduates winning international scholarships and going on to great international careers. It offers a wide variety of pathways and scholarships to attract a diverse body of students.
University Campus and Facilities
The University has in total five campuses. The University is like a small town and it doesnt take long to find your way around and to feel at home. The Quad is a lively place situated in the centre of the city campus. It is where youll find the main cafeteria, bus agency, student clubs and societies and the student radio station. The Quad hosts a market day every Thursday, and other organized events. You can also enjoy regular performance of music, theatre and dance at the Universitys Maidment Theatre. Next to the Quad is the new Kate Edger Information Commons where you will find most of the student services and facilities such as mini mart, hairdressers, photocopy centre, University Bookshop, travel agency, a bank among many other facilities. You will find great support for living and learning here at The University of Auckland.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Credit is awarded based on successful completion of courses from recognised universities, after faculty assessment of the level , content and relevance of these courses to the proposed degree program at The Unievrsity of Auckland.
Eligibility
There are a number of pathways into The University of Auckland. The general minimum entry requirements to undergraduate Bachelor's degrees isa high school qualification or one year's successful of a Bachelor's degree at recognised institution or university standing. Entry to some degree programmes vary and are specific to the country in which you completed your qualifications.
Admissions into most postgraduate programmes require a completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field at an institution of University standing.
Further details are available at www.auckland.ac.nz/io or email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
Apartment / Flat
Hostel
Program Costs
2005 Estimated Tuition Fees range from NZ$13,000 to NZ$35,000 per year. Further details are available at www.auckland.ac.nz/io or email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
Costs
Include: The estimated Tuition Fees do not including living costs. You will need approximately NZ$12,000 per year for general living costs, including accommodation.
Financial Aid
Yes.
There are several scholarships available for postgraduate studies. Please refer to the International Office website at www.auckland.ac.nz/io or email int-questions@auckland.ac.nz for details.
Dates
The academic year is two semesters: February to June and July to November. Applications for the first semester clos on 8 December. Most courses also offer a July start. Applications for the second semester close on 31 May.
Deadlines
First Semester intake closing date: 8 Dec; Second Semester intake closing date: 31 May
Contact
The University of Auckland
International Office
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
Tel:
64 9 308 2386
Fax:
64 9 373 7663
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