University of Auckland College (Pathway to University of Auckland – UP Edu)

PROFILE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND COLLEGE (PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND - UP EDU)

locationNew Zealand

Ranked #65 in the world

QS World University Rankings 2026, University of Auckland

7 subjects in the global Top 100

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, University of Auckland

University of Auckland International College is the officially authorised pathway provider to the University of Auckland, delivering the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies in Auckland for international students, with additional pathway options for earlier school leavers through Foundation Connect and the Pathways Link Programme. It offers structured academic preparation, English for Academic Purposes, and progression support aligned with first year university expectations, plus orientation, student services, and optional homestay arrangements to help students transition into University of Auckland bachelor’s degrees.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The pathway provider and the University of Auckland describe outcomes focused on progression to university study, scale of international pathways, and student performance indicators reported for recent cohorts, alongside structured pastoral and transition support for international learners.

  1. More than 20,000 students from over 60 countries had progressed to undergraduate study at the University of Auckland through this pathway by 2025.
  2. Average subject pass rate reported as 87 percent by Semester 2, 2025 for Foundation Studies (as presented in the prospectus).
  3. Student satisfaction rate reported as 90 percent (as presented in the prospectus).

FACILITIES

Facilities are designed to support study, daily student life, and access to wider university life through clubs and recreation. Students have access to study spaces and learning resources, and there are dedicated social and campus life areas. Facilities vary by location and activity type.

  1. Library, 345 Queen Street campus
  2. Modern study spaces, 345 Queen Street campus
  3. Computer facilities and high speed Wi Fi, 345 Queen Street campus
  4. Student common room, 345 Queen Street campus
  5. Cafeteria, 345 Queen Street campus

LOCATION

University of Auckland International College

345 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 7.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 7.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes

  1. University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Accelerated (Level 3)
  2. University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Fast track (Level 3)
  3. University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Standard (Level 3)

List of all pathway programmes

  1. Foundation Connect (progression to Foundation Studies)
  2. Pathways Link Programme (progression to Foundation Studies)

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  2. Bachelor of Communication (BC)
  3. Bachelor of Global Studies (BGlobalSt)
  4. Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
  5. Bachelor of Property (BProp)
  6. Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
  7. Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt)
  8. Bachelor of Design (BDes)
  9. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
  10. Bachelor of Music (BMus) Creative Practice in Classical, Jazz, or Popular Music
  11. Bachelor of Music (BMus) Music Studies, Composition
  12. Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons))
  13. Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd(Tchg))
  14. Bachelor of Education (TESOL) (BEd TESOL)
  15. Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education (BSportHPE)
  16. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (BECS)
  17. Bachelor of Social Justice Studies (BSJS) pending approval status as listed on the pathway page
  18. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons))
  19. Bachelor of Laws Part I (LLB Part I)
  20. Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
  21. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) no direct entry from Foundation as listed
  22. Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
  23. Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) no direct entry from Foundation as listed
  24. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) no direct entry from Foundation as listed
  25. Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (BMedImagH) no direct entry from Foundation as listed
  26. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biomedical Science
  27. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Food Science and Nutrition
  28. Bachelor of Science (BSc) other majors
  29. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BAdvSci(Hons))
  30. Conjoint degrees (various combinations, with conditions as listed)

List of other programmes

  1. UP English Language Test (UPELT)

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NZ$550 (enrolment fee)

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NZ$18,533 to NZ$36,830

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately NZ$1,667 to NZ$2,250 per month for a reasonable standard of living

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay, arranged through the International College

Homestay provides a room in a private home and is available to students, with mandatory booking through the college for students under 18. Standard full board homestay pricing is listed weekly, and there are separate placement and replacement fees

  1. Full board homestay: NZ$440 per week
  2. Homestay placement fee: NZ$350 one off
  3. Airport transfer: NZ$150 one way per person, if used
on-campus
University of Auckland Accommodation

These are University of Auckland managed residences used by students, including first year and other categories, located mainly around the City Campus area. Availability, catering, and eligibility depend on the residence type and intake

  1. Waipārūrū Hall, 24 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, On campus
  2. O’Rorke Hall, 85 Grafton Road, Grafton, Auckland 1010, On campus
  3. Grafton Hall, 15 Park Avenue, Grafton, Auckland 1010, On campus
  4. University Hall Towers, 2a Whitaker Place, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, On campus
  5. Carlaw Park Student Village, 80 Stanley Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, On campus
  6. Te Tirohanga o te Tōangaroa, 8 Liverpool Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, On campus
  7. 55 Symonds, 55 Symonds Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, On campus
  8. Stuart McCutcheon House, 105 Whitaker Place, Grafton, Auckland 1010, On campus