UniBound Summer is a five-week academic enrichment programme to prepare Pacific school leavers for university studies. It's designed to prepare students to achieve at the University of Auckland, and to help students transition into university life.

UniBound students will have the opportunity to complete ARTSGEN 104 – Te Parekereke. This is a credit-bearing course that will go towards your University of Auckland degree. Alongside ARTSGEN104, we offer a wide range of activities focusing set on building your confidence and improving your study skills.

Pacific culture and history is a key focus of UniBound, and you’ll have the chance to take your learning to the next level with team activities and workshops such as Uni101. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the university, learn about the support services we have and navigate your way around campus. You will also be a part of an inclusive whānau that will ensure you have the best start possible to your university journey.

If you want to build your confidence and improve your study skills – or if you’re unsure if university is right for you but want to give it a go – then UniBound Summer is the perfect programme for you.

UniBound is free for New Zealand school leaver students who meet the eligibility requirements of the New Zealand government’s Fees Free tertiary education initiative.

Our Kōkiri Raumati (Summer Programmes) Induction Day is on Friday 8 December. Come and experience what your time in UniBound will be like and get the opportunity to create early connections. More details will be released closer to the date.

Our 2024 programme schedule has yet to be confirmed. However, we do have some awesome new events that we are excited to include. Stay tuned!

Registrations are open for all students of Pacific descent who have shown interest or who have already applied for a University of Auckland accredited programme. Students who have not yet formally applied to the University will get guidance and assistance to do so.

For UniBound Summer students entering the Tertiary Foundation Programme (TFC) in Semester 1, 2024, the UniBound Team continues to provide support beyond UniBound Summer. TFC is a great option for those who are unsure if they will achieve University Entrance or receive an offer to the University. 

The UniBound team will provide pastoral and academic support during your time in TFC to ensure you have the best start possible to your university journey.

Please note that acceptance into the UniBound Summer programme does not imply that application for admission to any other University programme will be accepted.

Please contact us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Placement in the UniBound Programme is not guaranteed.

Once you have registered interest for the UniBound Summer programme, we will be in touch as soon as we can.

Want to learn more? Check out our FAQs for more information about UniBound Summer.

If there’s anything you’re unsure of, please do not hesitate to contact our team below. 

The University of Auckland values the privacy of every individual’s personal information and is committed to the protection of personal information. The personal information you provide during the UniBound application process and throughout any subsequent participation in the UniBound programme will be collected and held by the University in accordance with the Admission Privacy Statement.

By proceeding to register your interest in this programme, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions stated in this document.