Fees, dates and applying for Study Abroad

To ensure guaranteed accommodation, apply for both study and accommodation before the following dates:

• 30 November each year (to start in February/Semester 1)
• 31 May each year (to start in July/Semester 2)

You can apply for Study Abroad online. You'll need to have certain documents ready when you apply – the checklist below describes what you'll need.

Application checklist

Have these documents ready when you apply:

• Current passport that won’t expire while you are in New Zealand
• Official, current transcript
• IELTS results if applicable

Complete the online form to apply for the Study Abroad programme.

Applying online

Complete the online form to apply for the Study Abroad programme. To choose the Study Abroad option in the form, you need to:

1. In the “My programmes” page, choose “Study Abroad” as the category of study
2. Choose your intake (in which semester you plan to start)
3. Continue completing the form

Apply online

Applying for the study-internship option?

If you want to do the study-internship option, contact the Study Abroad team for details on how to apply.

Fees per semester for 2026

These prices are in New Zealand dollars.

• Tuition fee for Study Abroad: NZ$13,000 per semester (for 60 points at AUT)
• Work Integrated Learning Course Placement Management Fee: NZ$1,000
• Insurance per semester (6 months): NZ$449.50
• Student Services Levy*:
  • NZ$458.10 per semester (45 credits)
  • NZ$610.80 per semester (60 credits)

_{*The Student Services Levy is made up of the Compulsory Student Services Fee. For current information, check our Compulsory Student Services Fee web page}

Payment options

There are different ways you can pay your fees. Find out more on our payment options page.

Payment options for international students

Entry requirements: getting into the AUT Study Abroad programme

You must meet these requirements before you apply:

• Completed at least one year of full-time study at a recognised university (or two years for the study-internship option) by the start date of the programme
• A better than average academic record, especially in your most recent year of study (or have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the study-internship option)
• Meet English language requirements (if English is not your first language):
  • Undergraduate: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5
  • Postgraduate: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0

_{Note: Some specialised programmes may require higher English scores. More details:AUT English Language Requirements}

• Be at least 18 years of age. If you are younger, please contact AUT Study Abroad: study.abroad@aut.ac.nz
• Gap year students: If you have recently completed high school and are taking a break before starting university, please contact AUT Study Abroad to check your eligibility: study.abroad@aut.ac.nz

All Study Abroad students at AUT must have a valid student visa. You're responsible for obtaining the correct visa through Immigration New Zealand. We recommend that you apply for your student visa no later than 8 weeks before you intend to arrive in New Zealand. For information about visa conditions, application instructions and more visit the web page below.

Student visas

Insurance

Is your insurance plan in place? Find more about what you need to do before you can travel to New Zealand to start your studies as an international student at AUT.

Check before you come to New Zealand