Summer Start International

Summer Start classes are taught in the Summer School semester. In 2025 the dates for Summer School will be Monday 6 January 2025 through to Wednesday 19 February 2025.

If you are an international student currently in New Zealand and are graduating from a New Zealand high school or foundation programme, Summer Start International with the University of Auckland could be the perfect transition for you.

Summer Start International is an opportunity to begin your studies at the University of Auckland over the summer. You can stay in our modern, fully-catered accommodation on campus in the heart of Auckland City for 6 weeks, while completing your first course towards your degree.

If you are planning to enrol in a full degree with the University of Auckland, you can get a head start on your studies by joining us for Summer School.

You will complete one course that will count towards your University of Auckland degree programme* before Semester One classes start.

If you intend to enrol in a different university after Summer School, you may be able to transfer your credit.

*Conditions may apply for students intending to apply for Engineering, or clinical programmes, e.g. MBChB, BPharm, BOptom, BMedImage.

The focus for Summer School is not just on academic preparation, but will also include free, fun social and cultural activities outside of class time. You can enjoy optional extras and more at no additional cost, for example:

• Orientation
• Quiz nights
• Events on and off campus
  
• Weekly sport sessions
• Common room with games

Make new friends, explore Auckland City in your free time, and get a taste of what life on campus is like!

You can apply to stay in our modern, catered accommodation on campus in the heart of Auckland City for 6 weeks, while completing your first course towards your degree.

Do you have a question about our Summer Start programme? Check out the Summer Start FAQs for more information.