Study in Auckland (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Dive into the fast-paced city environment of living in New Zealand’s most populous city while surrounded by natural wonders including mountains, dormant volcanoes, and more than 50 picturesque islands.
• Auckland is ranked among the world's best universities for many subjects including Archaeology, Education, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Geography, and Sport Science. Unique courses available to students include Maori Studies, Pacific Studies, Wine Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Environmental Science and Marine Science.
• Experience the beauty of a centrally located urban campus environment that is filled with beautiful lawns and libraries to hang out in, or get involved in one of the more than 200 clubs available to students
LIFE ABROAD
Life in Auckland provides endless opportunity for adventure within and outside of the bustling city! Embrace the modern amenities of living in a cosmopolitan city with quick access to breath-taking beaches, national parks, and ragged volcanic coastline.
LIVE
Connect with peers while living in a single room in student accommodation centrally located in the city and on campus! Accommodation includes access to communal areas such as games room, music room, and barbeque areas.
DINE
Grab a meal from the on-campus food trucks and nearby convenience stores, or buy groceries to prepare meals in a communal kitchenette alongside new friends from all over the world. Explore the rich food scene of Auckland while attending one of the countless food festivals throughout the year, or head downtown try some local staples like fish and chips, hand pies, Kiwi barbeque, and New Zealand lamb kabobs!
EXPERIENCE
Integrate into life at the University of Auckland and develop a friendship with a local student through the buddy program! Assigned buddies from the University of Auckland are available to guide you through campus administration processes, serve as mentors, and go on outings to the central business district to point out the best places to shop while in New Zealand!
EXPLORE
Stroll through the vibrant streets of Auckland to visit trendy shopping districts, watch a rugby game at Eden Park, or head to the downtown SkyTower to base jump or take in the breath-taking panoramic views from the observation deck. Head just outside of the city to watch experienced surfers at Piha Beach or explore the Waitakere Ranges by taking a tree top walk to admire New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna.
THRIVE
Maintain or start a fitness routine with access to a gym with group fitness classes, dance classes, and courts to pick up a sports game alongside a diverse international student community! Feel at ease with mental health support available through confidential health and counselling services on campus. Resources are available for mobility, hearing, visual, speech, and learning challenges.
VOLUNTEER
Enhance your experience by giving back to the local community through volunteer opportunities coordinated by the University of Auckland. Connect with local organizations, community projects, and on-campus initiatives through the on-campus Volunteer Hub.
What We Love About Auckland
Auckland offers all the amenities of a globally-renown city while also providing easy access to mesmerizing natural wonders! There is something new to experience for everybody in Auckland.
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Course Description
Auckland is ranked among the world's best universities for many subjects including Archaeology, Education, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Geography, and Sport Science. Unique courses available to students include Maori Studies, Pacific Studies, Wine Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Environmental Science and Marine Science. The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes students have taken in the past. Use it to help get started on planning your own semesters abroad at the University of Auckland in New Zealand!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 60 credits which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 12-15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course will be worth 15 credits.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Biology |
Business |
Education |
Psychology |
Social Sciences |
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Cellular and Molecular Biology |
Economics, Markets and Law |
The Twenty-first Century Classroom/Centre |
Individual, Social and Applied Psychology |
Global Sound Cultures: Musics, Places and People |
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Principles of Microbiology |
Business Consulting |
Professional Practice: Early Childhood Education |
Perception and Cognition |
Origins of Civilization |
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Biology of Marine Organisms |
Strategic Marketing |
The Psychology of Teaching |
Theories of Personality and Development |
Equality and Inequality |
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Genomics and Genome Biology |
Advertising and Branding |
Developing Communities of Learning |
Human Neuroscience |
Te Ao Māori: The Māori World |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students who would like to enroll in more than 60 credits for the term should contact their Student Services Officer. Students enrolled in 75 credits will need to pay an additional fee.
Brief course descriptions as well as information on course prerequisites and restrictions are available in U of Auckland’s course catalogue. Once you’ve identified a course, more detailed course descriptions (syllabi) are accessible at the University Digital Course Outline (DCO). The outline in the DCO includes the course description, learning outcomes, assessment methods, method of delivery and more.
University Digital Course Outline (DCO)
A credit-bearing Arts Internship Course is available to students who are mainly enrolled in the Faculty of Arts. Students need to apply separately through the UOA website with required documents.
University of Auckland follows the Southern Hemisphere calendar. When searching for courses, be sure to search for courses using the correct semester parameters: Southern Hemisphere SM1 is February to June; Southern Hemisphere SM2 is July to November.
If you are considering studying for a full-year in New Zealand, you might consider starting your program at the beginning of UAuckland’s academic year in February.
Programs are called “qualifications” in New Zealand and a program area of focus is called a “specialization”. Classes are called both “courses” and “papers”. Most courses are worth 15 credits per semester. Students can expect to spend 10 hours per week attending lectures and required discussions, completing readings and assignments.
Courses not available to study abroad students:
• Courses offered by our School of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Optometry
• Law courses are available to Law majoring students, apart from Part IV Advocacy, Mediation and Negotiation courses; non-Law majoring students can take LAW121G & Law electives (400 level Law courses) subject to spaces
• Courses running for the whole academic year - e.g. PSYCH 308A and 308B (except students enrolled for the whole University of Auckland academic year – February to November)
• 100 level courses in Fine Arts, Architecture and Planning (unless they are majoring in this subject at a home university)
• BUSINESS 111, 112 and 202
• PROPERTY 103
• Graduate School of Management courses running on a quarterly basis – e.g. BUSACT, BUSADMIN etc.
• Courses ending with the letters F or H - e.g. HISTORY 91F or MAORIHTH 14H. These are foundation year courses and not appropriate for Exchange students
• Stage I Engineering courses (ENGGEN 115, ENGGEN 121, ENGGEN 131, ENGGEN 140, ENGGEN 150, ENGSCI 111, ELECTENG 101, CHEMMAT 121) except for those ending in G
• Policy 702
• Psychology and Drama stage II & III courses are open to Exchange students, however, they may have limited space depending on the semester students attend UoA.
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