GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
University of Auckland

Overview

Studying for a semester or a year at the University of Auckland is an academic and cultural experience you will never forget. The University of Auckland is ranked 82nd in the world, the highest of all New Zealand’s universities (QS World Universities Rankings 2011)It is also New Zealand’s leading research university. The University of Auckland will give you the edge you need to be a successful, globally-confident citizen.
Spend a semester or a year at The University of Auckland and you will be able to study and live in another culture, make new friends, gain international experience and break out of your comfort zone - all while earning credits towards your overseas qualification!

With over 40,000 students including more than 4,700 international students from over 90 countries, you too can be part of The University of Auckland's truly global community

Location

With a population of around 1.4 million, Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and the country's economic hub. Auckland's unique geographic position means that you can live in a large city but still be within half an hour of stunning beaches, mountain bike tracks, nature walks, and subtropical islands. Add to that great cafés, bars, excellent theatres, museums, terrific shopping, and colorful Polynesian and Asian cultural influences. It's clear why Auckland is ranked 4th out of 215 world cities for quality of life.*
*Mercer Human Resource Consulting 2009

Academic Highlights

Around the world, The University of Auckland has earned a great reputation for academic and research excellence within a supportive learning environment. By choosing The University of Auckland, you will give yourself a foundation that will set you apart for the rest of your life.

In 2009, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked it at:

• 61st place amongst the world's universities  
• 42nd place in the subjects of Arts and Humanities
• 40th place in the subjects of Life Sciences and Biomedicine
• 37th place in the subject of Social Sciences
• 55th place in the subjects of Engineering and IT

Guaranteed Housing

Special Programs

There are around 120 clubs and societies on campus, ranging from cultural associations from all over the world, to clubs for hiking, canoeing, photography, film, and yoga. The University Recreation Center has a great range of facilities including a sports hall, gym, climbing wall, and many kinds of fitness classes. Meet and compete against your fellow students in one of the center's social sports clubs including football, rugby, basketball, and netball.

About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Programs in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly AustraLearn, programs are created with individual student's goals in mind. Our programs are built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by our amazing staff, both in the U.S. and overseas. Our Discovery Model provides every student with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Our North American staff counsels each student through the application and enrollment process, and our on-site Resident Coordinators set up a calendar of activities for students related to each area of discovery. These activities are more than just tourist excursions, and include opportunities like networking events, local festivals, gallery openings, and other similar events that you can't find in a travel book.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji include everything you would expect in a study abroad program: guaranteed housing, 24-hour in-country support, an in-country multi-day orientation program, comprehensive pre-departure services, excursions, and discovery activities to make the most out of each student's experience. Students of all majors are welcome to apply and scholarships are available.

In addition to our multi-day Bridging Cultures Orientation Program, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad includes excursions in our Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji semester/year abroad programs. Each participant can choose one of the following four exciting excursions: Legian Beach in Bali, Queenstown and Milford sound in New Zealand, a Fiji island resort, or the Whitsundays in Australia! All tour costs are included, and all you have to do is get yourself to the departure point.

Contact Us

• Email: studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org
• Call Toll Free: 1-800-980-0033 
   
• Learn more about this program on our website.

Message from the Colleges of the Fenway
Global Education Opportunities Center

Please be aware that study abroad involves two application deadlines - the application deadline for "GlobaLinks Learning Abroad" (the provider of this study abroad program), and the deadline to seek approval from your home campus Study Abroad Director (in order to receive credit for participating in this program). 

In general, you will need to inform your home campus Study Abroad Director by the "Application Deadline" indicated below.  By pressing on the "Apply Now" button, you will begin the process of notifying your home campus Study Abroad Director of your intent to study abroad.  In order to participate in this program, you will also need to follow the application instructions of GlobaLinks, as indicated above.

Keep in mind that if it appears that a deadline date has already passed for the time that you wish to study abroad, you should still make contact with both your Study Abroad Director and the program provider, by pressing on the "Request Info" button and stating clearly your desired dates.  While it can never be guaranteed, there are cases when last-minute requests can be accommodated.