University of Auckland

The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92 019
Auckland
64-9-373 7513
64-9-373 7405
Website Address: www.auckland.ac.nz

Details

Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are offered over eight faculties - Architecture Property and Planning; and Fine Arts, Arts; Business and Economic; Engineering; Law; Science; Medicine and Health Sciences; Theology and 60 teaching departments. In addition, there are more than 30 interdisciplinary research clusters in the University, ranging from small units to large institutes.

Academic Programmes

Broad-based and flexible general degree programmes are available in Arts, Business and Science. Specialist degrees are available in professional fields (Architecture, Property and Planning, Education, Engineering, Science, Law and Optometry) and the applied Arts and Sciences (Music, Fine Arts and Technology) and Theology. Postgraduate courses in all faculties lead to postgraduate Diploma's and Master's Degrees (by coursework plus dissertation or thesis).

Minimum Proficiency Requirements

All students who have not been instructed in the English language medium are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Foundation Studies TOEFL 525 with a TWE of 4.0 or an IELTS (academic) score of 5.0. Undergraduate TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 220 (computer-based) with a TWE of 4.5 or an IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 with no band score less that 5.5. Postgraduate TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based) with a TWE of 4.5 or an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. Some programmes require a higher score in both IELTS and TOEFL.

Fees

Airport Pickup: Free
Recommended Living Expenses: $100-$150 pw (excl accommodation)
Accommodation: Students Halls of Residence $160-$200 pw (with three meals); Self-catering residences $104-$250 pw; Home stay $185 pw (with three meals)

Application Closing Dates

10 December of the previous year for the first semester, 31 May for the second semester.

Course Commencement Months: Two semesters, beginning in February and July (for some courses)

The academic year starts in late February or early March and is divided into two semesters. The second semester begins in mid-July and ends in mid-November. Summer School is taught in a six-week block starting in the first week of January. Most courses are taught over one semester and are examined at the end of the course. Some courses may be taught over two semesters and examined at the end of the academic year. Some courses may commence at the beginning of the second semester.

To be regarded as a full-time student, you must be enrolled in at least 12 points (six courses) over Semester One and Two, or six points (three courses) in a single semester. An average full-time enrolment consists of 14 points (seven courses) over Semester One and Two. 16 points (eight courses) over Semester One and Two is a heavy workload. You will not be permitted to enroll for more than nine points in any semester, and the maximum enrolment a student is permitted is 20 points in a single year, including four points (two courses) at Summer School. Four points (two courses) is the maximum you can enroll in at Summer School.

Hours of study per week

This varies across Faculties, Degrees and courses. On the balance, most undergraduate courses involve two or three hours of lectures, plus one or more tutorials (discussion groups of 12-20 students with a tutor) or laboratory sessions, per week. Most have some written work or tests during the semester (coursework) and a two or three hour examination at the end of the semester. You should expect to devote at least 10 hours per week to each single semester course you are studying; this includes lecture and other class attendance and personal study time.

Assessment is by coursework (assignments and tests) and in many cases a final written examinations which may be two to three hours.

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