Advice and support
The Global Studies team and the University of Auckland are here to help and support you.
You can access specialist advice and a range of personal support services to help you on your Global Studies journey.
Global Studies enquiries
For more urgent enquiries, please contact us and we will respond within 3 working days. globalstudies@auckland.ac.nz
If you need degree-planning advice or want to have an in-person conversation, contact our Student and Programme Adviser, Dr Lana Kostrykina. You can reach her via:
General enquiries
For all general, non-Global Studies course enquiries, contact our student support team online.
Alternatively, you can call us:
Auckland: (09) 923 5025
Outside Auckland: 0800 61 62 63
International: +64 9 373 7513
Academic enquiries
Programme Director
Associate Professor Jamie Gillen
Email: jamie.gillen@auckland.ac.nz
Undergraduate Adviser
Dr Linetto Basilone
Email: linetto.basilone@auckland.ac.nz
Postgraduate Adviser
Dr Patrick Thomsen
Email: patrick.thomsen@auckland.ac.nz
Learn more about the Bachelor of Global Studies
Visit the Bachelor of Global Studies programme webpage.
Or download our Global Studies Prospectus.
How to apply
Learn more about applying with our step-by-step guide for applications, admission and enrolment.
Explore resources for undergraduate admission.
Auckland University Global Studies Society's mentorship programme
AUGSS are fellow students who represent the Global Studies cohort and advocate on your behalf. They run a range of events and initiatives to strengthen the Global Studies community and help students connect with each other.
AUGSS organise a mentorship programme connecting first year Global Studies students with mentors from second year or above to help them get settled at the University and provide advice and support. Mentors attend events with mentees, make sure they have regular check-ins and generally provide a friendly face.
Personal support
Find out about services available at the University to support your learning, your health or to meet your personal or community needs.
Learn more about personal support.
Be well
Be well offers a range of tools and information to help you care for your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, so you can thrive.
Find out more about Be well.