Starting uni can be exciting and a bit daunting. At Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, UniBound Summer is here to help you find your feet and feel confident in your new environment.

UniBound Summer gives Pacific school leavers a head start with a summer experience, including a credit-bearing course that counts towards your degree. You’ll get hands-on experience on campus, plus culturally responsive support to help you settle in and succeed.

• A strong sense of belonging and meaningful connection within the university community
• Fun and engaging activities both on and off campus
• A credit-bearing course: ARTSGEN 104 – Te Parekereke. 
• Academic and pastoral workshops to build skills and boost confidence·
• Peer mentoring for ongoing support
• A free AT HOP card for convenient travel
• Free summer gym membership

Registrations are open for students who have already applied to a University of Auckland accredited programme. If you haven’t formally applied yet, UniBound provides guidance and support to help you through the application process.

UniBound is also open to Pacific students who may not yet have met University Entrance requirements or received an offer but are eager to prepare for their university journey.

University of Auckland Kōkiri Raumati Scholarships will open in August 2025 for students studying in Kōkiri Raumati in Summer 2026. These Scholarships are available to students taking part in the Summer Start, Tōia ki Waipapa and UniBound programmes beginning in January 2026 and may be able to support with Accommodation and Fees for the summer programmes. 

Applications for 2025 will close on 29 October 2025.

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

For general application, and enrolment questions related to studies during summer, please submit an enquiry through our AskAuckland portal.