Work Integrated Learning course for visiting students

Our Work Integrated Learning course is designed to help you engage with New Zealand’s unique multiculturalism, while gaining valuable exposure to a business, non-profit or research organisation relevant to your chosen field of study by doing an internship. AUT’s strong industry connections can help you get your foot in the door and be involved with meaningful projects right away.

Your internship is complemented by academic assignments, awarding you with a grade and credits toward your degree, while enjoying a level of immersion into New Zealand life that few international students get to experience.

What to expect from this course

• Complete a part-time, supervised work placement in your chosen field (30 points)
• Spend 20 hours per week throughout the semester on your placement
• Be matched with a business, government or non-profit organisation that reflects your interests
• Enrol in one or two other AUT courses
• Attend classes and complete assignments through the Work Integrated Learning course
• Practise what you study in a New Zealand workplace
• Build confidence and experience that will take you to the next chapter of your life
• Make friends and mentors that can last a lifetime

Course syllabus: Work Integrated Learning course for visiting students

Past internship areas included

Finding a work placement

We start securing your work placement once we have received your placement fee.

We can usually find placements in most fields (except for health/medical and education), depending on your study and work experience. As soon as we confirm your work placement, we will let you know.

Student exchange students: eligibility conditions

If you’re planning to do this course while you’re at AUT on a student exchange, you may have to meet some conditions as part of the agreement we have with your home university. Contact the AUT student exchange team to check if you’re eligible.