Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology - Foundation

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About

The AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies helps international students transition to an AUT undergraduate degree of choice. The certificate programme is taught by UP International College in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, close to public transport and a wide range of accommodation. New Zealand’s fastest growing university, AUT University is home to 30,000+ students, including 5,400+ international students from over 95 countries. AUT has a reputation for strong industry links and high graduate employment rate.

Students who achieve required grades in the AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT undergraduate degree. The programme is also approved for entry into all other New Zealand universities and selected Australian universities. Students who enroll in the AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies receive two offers of place: a letter of offer for the Foundation Studies course and a conditional letter of offer for an undergraduate degree at AUT. Once students successfully complete their certificate and meet other admission requirements, AUT sends a confirmed offer of place.

Features

Accommodation

Available for international students

Post-study work visa

Available for international students

Testimonials

Joshua Bryan Ong

Bachelor of Design in Communication Design

“I had seen some of the work of previous design students from AUT, and was blown away by their level of skill and knowledge. At AUT I was surrounded by people who were very talented, which made me want to push my skills even further and strive to achieve the same standards. What I love most about my role now is that it combines two of my passions: design and helping people. User experience design is about understanding people – their needs, wants and desires – and designing something that helps them achieve what they intend to do.”

Sophie Roberts

Bachelor of Design in Spatial Design

“AUT offers a perfect environment to design in. Through the studio culture I made lifelong friends – spending countless late nights in the studio leads to great friendships. Being taught by great academic staff in spatial design also enriched my experience at AUT. They helped progress my learning and skills, heavily influencing how I work as a designer today. Since I was young one of my career goals was to work in New York City, and to have my first job in the industry here, through the AUT Internz programme, is an amazing personal achievement.”

Programs

Art, Design & Media

Certificate of Foundation Studies to Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

Business & Management

Certificate of Foundation Studies to Faculty of Business and Law

Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Certificate of Foundation Studies to Faculty of Culture and Societies

Pharmacy, Health and Life Sciences

Certificate of Foundation Studies to Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

Natural Science & Mathematics

Certificate of Foundation Studies to Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

Tuition & Cost

The costs listed below are an estimate based on what most students pay. The final price for tuition, housing and other expenses will vary based on program, English level, housing selection and other factors. For more exact pricing, please contact our advisors.

NZ$ 45,207 Average cost per year

NZ$ 20,416Tuition

NZ$ 10,694Housing

NZ$ 14,097Other

Required Documents

Below are the minimum documents required for our admissions team to conduct a review of your application to this institution. Additional documents may be required for specific programs or for the institution to issue you an unconditional letter of admission. Please contact an advisor for more information.

Passport Copy

English Test Result

School Transcript