AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand

Destination Aotearoa, New Zealand Did you know… o A kiwi is not a fruit – it is New Zealand’s native flightless bird and a slang term for a New Zealander o New Zealand was the first major nation to give women the right to vote, in 1893 o The population is 4.4 million o There are nine sheep to every one human o New Zealand is nuclear free o NZ is the 3 rd safest country in the world (Global Peace Index (GPI), 2013)

AUT and Radboud University Exchange Programme AUT and Radboud University now have an Exchange Programme

Destination Auckland AUT University is located in the heart of Auckland City.Auckland City Ranked among the world’s top five cities to live and work in. The largest and most culturally diverse of New Zealand's cities, with a population of more than 1.4 million people – 27% born in other countries. Large Polynesian, Maori and Asian, as well as European population. Auckland's climate is temperate and perfect for enjoying the many beautiful and clean beaches within easy reach of the city. Temperatures range from an average of 24 ℃ in summer (December to March) to 12 ℃ in winter (June to August).

Rangitoto Island Destination Auckland: City of Sails

AUT University: the University for the changing world New Zealand’s newest University – but our history in industry- relevant education is over 110 years old. Ranked in the top 500 universities in the world by QS world university rankings in 2012 (top 5% in the world). Teaching and research in faculties and in research institutes: Culture and Society Business and Law Design and Creative Technologies Health and Environmental Sciences Maori Development Qualifications offered: Pre-degree pathways, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral studies

AUT University AUT has three campuses in Auckland. In 2013, there were 27,299 students. Over 3,622 were international students from 82 countries.

AUT’s new learning precinct – The Sir Paul Reeves Building Collaborative social learning spaces Exhibition and performance spaces Digital media studios Green quad Media centre Flexible classrooms Plaza

Semesters 12 teaching weeks Two week mid-semester break Three week exam period Semester one: Beginning of March to late June Semester two: Mid July to mid Nov International orientation week prior to semester start dates.

AUT Study Offerings Students can study courses (called papers at AUT) in the following areas: Language and Culture Education Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management Maori Development Social Science, Criminology, Psychology, Conflict Resolution

Popular courses/papers Ki te Whaiao: Intro to Maori Culture International Noho Marae Te Ara Pou Leadership Introduction to Intercultural Competence International Relations Cultures and Societies Applied Ethics Principles of Conflict Resolution Ecotourism Reading NZ Japanese Religions and the Samurai

School of Language and Culture Wide range of papers/courses including: Literature Languages English and New Media Studies Creative Writing Intercultural competence Japanese and Chinese culture Interpreting and Translation

Accommodation Apartments available for International Students. Students can also choose to have: o homestay or o private accommodation

AUT Accommodation Fees 2014 Accommodation fee schedule Academic semester Wellesley Student Apartments (WSA) Small Room (self-catered) $4, €2765

International Student Support Service (ISSS) Academic support Accommodation Campus and social activities Disability Resource Office Career centre Health services Orientation Learning support Computer suites Student mentors

Student Activities

AUT Noho Marae Maori Cultural Weekend

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