Planning your trip
Find an insurance provider
Insurance is essential for your research visit. The University requires that you are fully insured and have 3rd party cover. Make sure that your insurance lasts the full length of your trip, and that it covers any research-related activity you expect to be involved in.
Book your flights
Be sure to discuss dates and time frames early, and double-check the dates before you book your tickets.
Sort out your University Accommodation
You’re going to be working on your research from the day you arrive, so it’s best to organise your accommodation before you get here. Accommodation Solutions can help guide you in applying to University Accommodation within walking distance to your classes.
Find out more about Accommodation.
Find out about life in Auckland
A little research can go a long way to preparing you for life in a new place. Take the time to get to know our fantastic city, so you’ll have an idea of what to expect when you arrive. There is a huge amount of useful information about life in New Zealand on our website.
Find out about driving, banking, weather and local life: Living and studying in Auckland
For more general information, see Living in Auckland
Learn how to get around
It’s always a good idea to scope out public transport in advance, so you know what to expect.
You can find out about Auckland's transport options, here: Transport in Auckland
Touch base with your host researcher
It's a good idea to get in touch with your host researcher a few weeks before you arrive in Auckland. It’s an opportunity for you to find out if there is anything you should bring or prepare, and it helps your host department prepare for your arrival.
What next?
Ready for the next step? Click the button below to get some tips on what to do when you arrive.
Alternatively, you can go back to the main page by following this link: Visit us for a postgraduate research collaboration