Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Living in student accommodation is a comfortable and convenient option whether you're a first-year or postgraduate student, new to Auckland, or living away from home for the first time. AUT’s student accommodation is modern and secure, offering a social community just a few minutes' walk away from our City or North Campus.

Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation (City Campus)

Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is brand new and provides quality, modern, single studio-style living. The facilities and location are outstanding – in the heart of Auckland city, just a minute's walk from AUT City Campus and with cafes and restaurants nearby. The accommodation is open to all tertiary students (not just AUT).

Single studio living in a friendly, social environment

At Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation you'll get the best of both worlds – time and a spacious room to yourself for study and reflection, as well as the opportunity to meet others in shared spaces designed for student living. Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is managed by UniLodge, who provide a residential life programme giving you lots of opportunities to connect with other students and have fun.

Rooms, facilities and services

Rooms
In each single studio room there is:

• King single bed
• Kitchenette: fridge, sink, storage, microwave, 2-plate hob
• Bathroom
• Study desk and chair
• Storage space, bookshelves

There are 697 rooms in total, with 25 which are accessible. Electricity, gas, water and unlimited wifi are included in your accommodation fee.

Shared spaces and facilities

The Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation complex includes shared spaces and facilities like:

Communal and self-use kitchen and dining

• Lounge area
• Games area
• Study areas
• Laundry
• Music room
• Recreational courtyards
• Bicycle and ski storage

Security and support services

You can expect a safe and positive university experience while living at Te ?huru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation.

• 24-hour safety and security – UniLodge staff and residential assistants (student staff members who provide support to residents) are on site during the day, and AUT security staff are on call 24/7
• 24-hour onsite pastoral care (UniLodge staff and a duty manager, plus live-in residential assistants)

UniLodge provides a Residential Life programme during the year, so you can get to know other people and participate in social events.

Wellesley Student Apartments (City Campus accommodation)

Wellesley Student Apartments offers shared, apartment-style accommodation in central Auckland, just a 3-minute walk to the City Campus. Close to public transport links, Wellesley Student Apartments provides a convenient, safe and social lifestyle.

Apartment-style living on campus

Wellesley Student Apartments (WSA) offers self-catered accommodation for 496 students. Each of the 102 apartments is fully furnished and self-contained, and you can also use shared facilities like the common room, courtyard and kitchen to meet and socialise with students from other apartments.

Rooms, facilities and services

Apartments

There are 102 apartments (496 students). Electricity, water, gas and unlimited wifi are included in your accommodation fee. Each apartment is fully furnished and has 4 or 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge.

Bedrooms

There are 3 bedroom sizes to choose from:

• Small (2.6m x 2.5m)
• Standard (3.2m x 2.5)
• Large (4m x 3.4m)

Every bedroom has a king single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf and heated towel rail. You need to bring your own bedding and linen, or you can buy a linen pack from our accommodation services team. There are 13 bedrooms for students which are accessible.

Who you'll live with

Apartment groups are chosen based on age and course of study, but we will do our best to accommodate any special requests. When you apply, you can tell us if you would prefer to live in a single or mixed gender group and add any comments like rainbow friendly or no alcohol.

Shared spaces and facilities

You can make use of the shared areas at WSA, including:

• Common room
• Laundry
• Kitchen
• TV room
• Courtyard with volleyball court and basketball hoop
• Bike storage

Security and support services

Wellesley Student Apartments (WSA) is a safe and secure place to live – with help and support nearby whenever you need it.

• 24-hour onsite security (AUT staff are on site during the day and security staff are on site overnight)
• 24-hour onsite pastoral care (Night Duty Officer, live-in residential assistants (RAs are student staff members who provide support to residents))

WSA provides a Residential Life programme during the year, so you can get to know other people and participate in social events. The Residential Life Manager lives on site.

Scholarships

International scholarships

There are many scholarships for international students who want to study at AUT. Find out more about the scholarships for international students you can apply for to support your studies at AUT.AUT International Scholarships - Business School

AUT International Scholarships - Business School

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Business School provide scholarships to recognise and support high achieving international students as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT.

Refer to the Regulations for full eligibility criteria and application requirements.

Description:

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See important information below.
• Applicants must have a current and valid unconditional offer to study the following AUT programme commencing in Intake V3, 2024 (4 November 2024):
  • Master of Applied Finance
  • Master of Business Management
  • Master of Marketing
  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Master of Supply Chain Management
• Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g., an AUT bachelor’s degree graduate applying for a master’s programme).
• Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.

Amount and Type of Award:

• Value: NZ$7000 contribution to fees.
• Number on offer: 10 (two per Professional Masters Programme).

Tenure:
The scholarship is awarded for one year only.

Important Information:

• International students are not citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia.
• The scholarship will be paid as a compulsory fees credit towards the first year of study at AUT on successful completion of the first semester of study.
• AUT is not obliged to make an award if there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
• The regulations are periodically reviewed by the University Scholarships Committee and are subject to change.

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