Ranked 65th in the world
QS World University Rankings 2026), shown in the University of Auckland pathway prospectus
Ranked 1st in Oceania
sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2024), shown in the University of Auckland pathway prospectus
Ranked 5th in the world
sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2024), shown in the University of Auckland pathway prospectus.
Ranked 13th globally
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for Sustainability 2024, shown in the University of Auckland pathway prospectus.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Official sources describe UP International College New Zealand as a pathway provider for international students, with long running university partnerships and a focus on progression outcomes and student support. The University of Auckland pathway prospectus states UP Education delivers the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies under the University of Auckland International College brand and highlights progression and programme oversight alignment with university standards. The Study with New Zealand provider profile notes UP Education’s partnerships with three New Zealand universities and reports that over 10,000 students have completed Foundation Studies programmes with UP Education through these partnerships.
- Official pathway delivery to the University of Auckland, with the Foundation Studies programme jointly developed and overseen to align with undergraduate study expectations.
- Reported scale of outcomes in New Zealand: over 10,000 students completed Foundation Studies programmes with UP Education across partner universities (University of Auckland, AUT, Victoria University of Wellington).
- International student progression benefit stated in the University of Auckland prospectus: guaranteed entry to the packaged degree at the University upon successful completion, with no further English language evidence required.
FACILITIES
LOCATION
UP International College New Zealand Auckland Campus
345 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
UP International College New Zealand Wellington Campus
2 Bunny Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
NEWS
INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED
Intake
PRE UNIVERSITY
IELTS: 6.0
UNDERGRADUATE
IELTS: NA
POST GRADUATE
IELTS: NA
Programmes
List of all foundation programmes
- University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Accelerated)
- University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Fast track)
- University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Standard)
- AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies (Accelerated)
- AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies (Fast track)
- AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies (Standard)
- Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme (Accelerate, Fast track, Standard)
List of all pathway programmes
- Foundation Connect (progression to Foundation Studies)
- Pathways Link Programme (PLP) (progression to Foundation Studies)
TUITION FEE & LIVING COST
TUITION FEE
APPLICATION FEE
NZ$550
PRE UNIVERSITY
UNDER GRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
NZ$18,533 to NZ$36,830 per programme
NA
NA
Living Cost
Approximately NZ$1,417 per month
ACCOMODATION
Homestay, UP Education arranged homestay
Homestay is listed as an accommodation option with weekly pricing and one off placement related fees in the University of Auckland pathway prospectus. It typically includes full board and is arranged through the provider’s accommodation services.
- Standard homestay full board: NZ$440 per week
- Homestay placement fee (one off): NZ$350
- Homestay replacement fee (one off): NZ$250
GALLERY