Semester at AUT University

Per AUT University, 15 points is equivalent to 3 - 4 US credits. Students enroll in 3 - 4 papers (courses) per semester totaling 45 - 60 AUT points, which usually transfers back as 12 - 16 US semester credits or 18 - 24 US quarter credits.

Credits earned vary according to the policies of your home institution. Our enrollment policy and possible visa implications require you to maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home institution, during your program.

Your transcript will reflect AUT points for each of your courses. Please be in touch with your U.S. university regarding credit transfer.

You'll enroll in 3 - 4 papers (aka courses) per semester. Check out the additional course and internships sections for information on unique opportunities.

Courses for Semester 1 (February start) are generally not finalized until October. Although courses do not change tremendously from year-to-year, please be aware that you may need to make additional selections once papers are officially published.

AUT has three campuses in Auckland. The main campus is Wellesley Campus which is right in the city and closest to your accommodation (walking distance). Where the class takes place can be found in the course catalog by looking at the first letter of the room code:

• W = Wellesley Campus (City – walking distance to your housing. This is the main campus) 

• A = Akoranga Campus (North Shore – 15 minutes by AUT Shuttle at an additional cost) 

• M = South Campus (Manukau – 25 minutes by AUT Shuttle at an additional cost)

• Online = Online course (taught entirely online, not on any campus)

AUT University’s course finder offers a full list of courses and course descriptions.

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How to search for courses:

• Read the guidelines posted on AUT University’s website and then search for courses using the subject dropdowns in the “Customize your Semester” section

• The New Zealand academic year begins each February. As you review course options, keep this in mind to ensure that you select courses from the correct semester. 

  • Semester 1 = February – June (US Spring Semester) 

  • Semester 2 = July – November (US Fall Semester)

Eligibility:

If your GPA is below 2.5, please reach out using the Contact Us button as students can be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Students at 2-year institutions need to be in their second year, and provide SAT or ACT scores with an overall SAT score of 1500 out of 2400 or an ACT score of 24.

Use the following course level guidelines when selecting your courses:

• 500-level courses are the equivalent of a 100 and 200-level/freshmen and sophomore level U.S. course. 

• 600-level courses are the equivalent of a 300-level/junior level U.S. course. 

• 700-level courses are the equivalent of a 400-level/senior level U.S. course. (Note: These courses require a high level of competency, and you will most likely need to fulfill numerous prerequisites.) 

• 800-level courses are graduate level courses and typically not available to study abroad students. However, you can select an 800-level course if you have a letter of support from your home university to take a specific 800-level course

Internship for Credit

AUT offers the opportunity to get hands on experience with their internship for credit as part of their Work Integrated Learning course.

Students will take two 15-point classes from AUT’s regular course offerings and will then have the part-time internship worth 30-points. There is an additional fee of $750 that covers your internship placement. Internship placements are awarded on a case-by-case basis and not guaranteed.

Unique course opportunity:

TIKA500: International Noho Marae: Indigenous Encounters of  Maori  Kind This course provides students with a background in Maori culture, traditions and protocols. Part of this course includes a weekend event at the beginning of the semester in which students stay on the AUT Marae where they will meet and learn from Maori people, learn and take part in cultural performance, enjoy a traditional Maori feast and learn Maori arts and crafts. This class is for international students and is always a highlight of study abroad students’ semester.