Postgraduate supervision agreement form and enrolment checklist

Congratulations on your offer to study at AUT. We look forward to welcoming you to our university.

As a postgraduate student, you will be part of our vibrant community, actively contribute to our research programmes and teams, enjoy a student experience in which creativity is nurtured and achievement celebrated, and gain world-class qualifications that will help you thrive in the international job market.

This information aims to help guide you through the process of enrolling with us.

Read the enrolment checklist

The enrolment checklist is a brief outline of steps to follow once you have received an offer. It also lists the services and support we offer, including information about:

Download enrolment checklist

Complete the supervision agreement form

The Postgraduate Supervision Agreement is a mutual agreement between you and your supervisor(s). The agreement document helps facilitate a collaborative and transparent discussion between you and your supervisor(s) so that you record joint understanding of what has been agreed to.

Download supervision agreement form

Related information: when you arrive at AUT

We are here to support you right up until you complete your study.

Support from the Graduate Research School

The Graduate Research School provides support for postgraduate research students and their supervisors at AUT. We monitor your progress and have dedicated staff in each faculty to support you during your studies.

Graduate Research School

Services and support for students

AUT has some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – you can learn about some of these in our 'Student services and facilities' section.

Student services and facilities

Contact us

Need help or have a question? Contact the Graduate Research School.

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