Tōia ki Waipapa FAQs

The Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes are six-week programmes that provide school-leavers with the opportunity to study one course as part of a Certificate of Proficiency at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland to gain credits towards their degree and start their university journey early.

In 2027, Tōia ki Waipapa will sit alongside Summer Start and students will be able to choose one course from the Summer Start Course List. 

If you're a Year 13 student planning to study at university in Semester One 2027, this is a great opportunity to experience life at the University.

Summer School is for existing University students, not school-leavers, who are looking to get ahead on their degree, catch-up on unsatisfactory performance in a previous semester, or spread their workload. Students from other tertiary institutions can also study in Summer School, and courses may be credited back to their degree at their home institution.

The Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes are specifically designed for school-leavers. Students can earn credits towards their degree, experience City Campus and get started on their academic journey. The focus for our programme is not just on academic preparation. It also includes free, fun social and cultural activities outside of class time to help students settle into life on campus and meet new people.

Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programme classes are taught in the Summer School semester. In 2027 the dates for Summer School will be Wednesday 6 January 2027 through to Wednesday 17 February 2027.

Orientation Day will be 5 January 2027.

Classes will run from 6 January–12 February 2027, with exams held on 15–17 February 2027. 

Applications for Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programme 2027 are open now, and you can apply by completing an online Application to Study. Please register with your personal email, not your school email.

The Tōia ki Waipapa programme will sit alongside the Summer Start programme in 2027 and students will be able to indicate a course they would like to study from the Summer Start Course List when they apply. 

When you submit an application, our Admissions team will assess your application and if you meet the requirements for the course you have selected, offers will be sent out from the 1 November 2026. When you receive an offer, you will be able to log back into your account to accept your offer. Once you have accepted your offer, you will be able to enrol into your course once enrolments open on the 1 November 2026.

If you need help, please see our How to Apply video and information page.

You will also need to provide verification of your ID before you can enrol into your course. Enrolments need to be completed by 5 January 2027, to allow you to begin your studies on 6 January 2027 without any delays.

Applications for the Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes 2027 will close on 8 December 2026 to allow us time to process your application and send out any offers before the programme begins on 6 January 2027.

If you would like to apply after the 8 December 2026 deadline, please contact us at summerstart@auckland.ac.nz, visit a Student Hub or phone us on 0800 61 62 63.

Please note that the University will be closed on the Christmas and New Year public holidays and will have limited services between 23 December 2026 and 5 January 2027.

• Whanaungatanga – a new university whānau
• Completion of your first course to help give you a head start in your university studies
• Access to Tuākana/leaders who will provide academic, pastoral and social support throughout the programme
• Additional tutoring and study skill sessions to enable you to kick-start your University journey
• Orientation to both the University and Auckland City
• Kōkiri Raumati Scholarships to assist with course fees
• Future leadership opportunities for students in the programme
• Fun activities to keep you engaged
• An AT Hop card for travel during the programme

If you have questions about the Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes for 2027, please contact us on 0800 61 62 63, drop into a Student Hub in Auckland or Whangārei, or email us.

summerstart@auckland.ac.nz

Yes, there is a cost for Kōkiri Raumati courses with fees generally in the range of $1100 - $1500 depending on the course selected. Course and student fees will be invoiced to students. All activity costs will be covered by the programme. 

The fees and information on the Student Services Fee for 2026 can be found on the Fees by faculty page. The fees for 2027 will be confirmed later in 2026. Please note these are subject to change.

To find out more about how to pay fees, please see Fee payment methods.

Yes. For 2027 we will be offering Kōkiri Raumati Scholarships to support with fees and encourage you to apply if you are considering studying with us in Summer Start, UniBound or Tōia ki Waipapa in2027.

Students taking part in the Kōkiri Raumati programmes (Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa or UniBound) beginning in January 2027 may be eligible for a Kōkiri Raumati Scholarship to support with fees for the summer programmes. 

When you apply for a place in a Kōkiri Raumati programme at the University, you will be considered for a Kōkiri Raumati Scholarship — you just need to meet the closing date for admission to your chosen programme, no separate scholarship application is required.

This year’s closing date is 8 December 2026 and students who have been awarded a Kōkiri Raumati Scholarship will be advised in mid-December.
Please note that there will be a short acceptance period for these scholarship
offers so please keep an eye on your personal and university emails for any offers.

Applications are open now!

Summer accommodation is available for students who are over 18 at the beginning of the programme. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer accommodation during the summer to students who are under 18.

Summer accommodation will be self-funded, self-catered independent living.We recommend that Kōkiri Raumati students interested in applying for summer accommodation apply to University Hall Apartments.

All applications must be made before the university closedown in December. Any late applications will not be able to be processed until the new year which may result in a delay for your application. 

For further information on summer accommodation please visit our Wharenoho Raumati | Summer Accommodation page. 

Students in the Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programme programme should complete an Application to Study online. Once your application has been assessed and you are confirmed to meet all entrance requirements, you will receive an email inviting you to enrol into your selected course.

Students will be able to enrol into their course when enrolments open in November. 

For guidance on how to enrol into your course, please see the video and how to guide on our How to Enrol page below. If you have any questions or problems completing your enrolment, please contact us at summerstart@auckland.ac.nz, visit a Student Hub or call on 0800 61 62 63.

Once you enrol in your course, you will be charged fees for the course. If you don't want to study a course anymore, make sure to drop the course before the enrolment closing date or you will be liable for the fees. 

Please note that the University will be closed on the Christmas and New Year public holidays and will have limited services 23 December 2026 and 5 January 2027.

If there is a hold on your account and you cannot enrol, you may need to provide personal ID so we can verify your identity. You will not be able to enrol into your course until you have completed this step. If we are unable to verify your ID and enrol you into your course before the end of 2026, there may be a delay in your enrolment, which may effect your access to course content. 

For more information on how to provide this ID, and what ID will be accepted, please see the information on our website on what can be accepted as identity documents. 

If you continue to experience difficulties enrolling into your selected course, please contact us for assistance. 

Yes.

Yes, students are able to enrol into the Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes 2027 Certificate of Proficiency before you receive your final secondary school results (NCEA/CIE/IB).

For students whose secondary school results (NCEA/CIE/IB) indicate they have not achieved UE, our team will work with the student on appropriate options to help them continue their tertiary studies, which could include pathway programmes. Students will be able to complete their Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes 2027 course. 

Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes enable school leavers to attend University and take one credit bearing paper over a six week period, rather than four credit bearing papers over a semester (12 weeks).

You can connect with peers, tuākana and staff who can support you in deciding your next steps. This is an opportunity to see if university is a good fit for you while having fun in a supportive environment.

Although we would love to have you join us for Kōkiri Raumati Summer Programmes 2027, we understand things change. If it will no longer work out, we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can advise on the next steps. 

You will need to make sure you drop your course before the Add/Drop/Change date for Summer School.

Once you enrol in courses, you will be charged fees for them. If you don't want to study a course anymore, make sure to drop the course before the deadline or you will be liable for the fees.

General Education is designed to complement and broaden your education.

These courses are designed to:

• Give you a greater understanding of New Zealand and its place in the world
• Give you an opportunity to mix with students from different disciplines
• Expose you to cross-disciplinary research

Learn more about General Education for undergraduate students.

All participants in the Tōia ki Waipapa Summer programme are required to follow and respect the same rules that apply to all enrolled students at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. You can read about this in more detail in the Code of Conduct.

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in your withdrawal from the Tōia ki Waipapa programme.