Apply for Study Abroad
As a general guide, you should have completed at least one year of college or university before applying for a Study Abroad place at The University of Auckland. You must also have a better-than-average academic record, particularly in your major subject and in your most recent academic year of study.
The University of Auckland may require students whose first language is not English to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. Acceptable measures include an overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS with no band less than 5.5, or 550 (213); or in TOEFL with a TWE score of no less than 4.5. Where English is the medium of instruction at a student's home university, this may be accepted as evidence of adequate English language proficiency.
Acceptance onto the Study Abroad programme does not guarantee entry into specific courses (papers). You will receive a Course Selection form and enrolment instructions with your official Offer of Admission.
Study Abroad students pay a single flat fee, which covers tuition fees for a full-time course of study. This also covers the access to Student Services, the International Orientation programme and membership of the University of Auckland Students Association (AUSA).
If you withdraw from the programme after having paid your fees, a withdrawal fee of NZ$1,000 is charged. No refund is payable if you withdraw after the ‘alteration to enrolment period’. This period is the first two weeks of the semester.
2010 Study Abroad semester tuition and fees: NZ$11,350 (per semester).
For more information, see Study Abroad fees.
We prefer you to complete the online application.
The programme is Certificate of Proficiency - Overseas and the code is COPOS. The Certificate of Proficiency is a non-degree programme.
Before applying, students should check with their home university’s Study Abroad office regarding eligibility and method of application.
Application checklist
- Complete and submit your application with the correct programme of COPOS
- Provide evidence of your legal name, date of birth and citizenship (e.g. passport or birth certificate)
- Provide verified copies of the most recent version of your academic transcript (verified = signed, date and stamped by an official from your University, Justice of the Peace, solicitor or notary public)
- Provide verified evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable
- A colour, passport-sized photograph of yourself (45mm height × 35mm width)
* "Verified" means document is signed, dated and stamped by a Justice of the Peace, solicitor, notary public or other authorised agent. Contact Auckland International for more information on which authorities can verify documents in your home country.
Contact Auckland International
You will receive an acknowledgement letter from The University of Auckland within two weeks. You will also be given a password which will allow you to track the progress of your application on nDeva, the University on-line admission, enrolment and student administration system.
The academic year
There are two intakes per year for the Study Abroad programme.
- Semester One 2010 Monday 1 March 2010 – Monday 28 June 2010
- Semester Two 2010 Monday 19 July 2010 – Monday 15 November 2010
Summer School (January - February 2010) may be available for the Study Abroad programme. Please contact Auckland International for more information.
Application deadlines
- For Admission to Summer School: 1 November 2009
- For Admission to Semester One: 8 December 2009
- For Admission to Semester Two: 31 May 2010.
International Orientation
- Semester One 2010: Monday 22 February - 26 February 2010
- Semester Two 2010: Tuesday 13 July - 16 July 2010
For more information on semester dates, see Academic dates.
If you’re ready to apply to The University of Auckland, complete the on-line application.
If you have any problems, contact Auckland International.
