Program Overview
During your January in Auckland program you will be a student at New Zealand’s top university, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Your New Home – Auckland has a rich cosmopolitan mix of people. It is New Zealand’s largest city and is the centre of the country’s retail and commercial activities. Its harbourside location is known as the “City of Sails” because of the great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.
World-renowned University – The University of Auckland ranked 139th equal in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, making it the top-ranked university in New Zealand.
The Great Outdoors – The city is surrounded by 48 volcanoes and numerous picturesque islands. To the west of the city, the Waitakere Ranges rainforest forms a gateway to magnificent west coast surf beaches and an abundance of bush walks.
Events – Discover the range of entertainment, sport and recreation possibilities Auckland has to offer.
Highlights
Here are just some of the highlights to expect during your January in Auckland program:
- Located in the heart of Lord of the Rings country
- Beaches, mountains and wilderness right on your doorstep
- Breathtaking national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and world-class surfing and skiing
- Study courses at New Zealand’s top ranked university
- Festivals, sporting events and concerts
- Diverse, international student body
- 6-week program with approximate equivalent credit for 1-2 standard courses (10-20 credit points) at your home university in Australia
- Comprehensive program of co-curricular activities at no extra cost
