International exchange for AUT students

Interested in travelling while completing your AUT degree? Lots of our students complete a semester or two at one of our partner universities on an international exchange.

Studying overseas can change your life – you’ll be immersed in another culture, meet new people and gain international experience. Cross credit the points back to your AUT degree and continue your studies when you return to New Zealand.

Why should you go on exchange?

Here are just a few reasons you should take the opportunity to do exchange:

  • You’ll learn a lot – both academically and personally
  • You’ll return to AUT with more self-confidence and maturity
  • You’ll add value to your degree by experiencing different teaching styles and taking different courses

Where you can go: our partners

Australia

Austria

Canada

Denmark

Germany

Mexico

Netherlands

Sweden

United States of America

United Kingdom

Vietnam

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hungary

India

Japan

Korea

Norway

People's Republic of China

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

Thailand

The Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States of America

Austria

Canada

Denmark

Mexico

Netherlands

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States of America

France

South Korea

United States of America

Belgium

Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States of America

Spain

China

Czech Republic

France

Hong Kong

Spain

United States of America

Canada

Germany

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

United States of America

China

Japan

Netherlands

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

United States of America

Canada

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States of America

Germany

United Kingdom

United States of America

United States of America

Billy Fry (2018) attended San Diego State University, studying a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation. SDSU is a popular host university for sport and recreation students.
Billy Fry (2018) attended San Diego State University, studying a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation. SDSU is a popular host university for sport and recreation students.
Melinda Lam (2017) made many friends during her exchange to Malmo University, Sweden, and discovered a passion for international education through her time abroad.
Melinda Lam (2017) made many friends during her exchange to Malmo University, Sweden, and discovered a passion for international education through her time abroad.
Kylsen Tatlonghari (2017) says his exchange in Japan felt like a dream, and while overseas he realised there was more to discover in the world beyond New Zealand.
Kylsen Tatlonghari (2017) says his exchange in Japan felt like a dream, and while overseas he realised there was more to discover in the world beyond New Zealand.
Eden Martin (2016) studied at Queen Margaret University in Scotland. While studying abroad, Eden immersed herself in the Scottish culture.
Eden Martin (2016) studied at Queen Margaret University in Scotland. While studying abroad, Eden immersed herself in the Scottish culture.
Kimberley Jones (2016) secured a spot at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and spent one semester enriching her fashion design knowledge in The Netherlands.
Kimberley Jones (2016) secured a spot at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and spent one semester enriching her fashion design knowledge in The Netherlands.

AUT exchange blog

Interested in hearing from AUT students who have travelled while completing their degree? Check out their entries on our blog.

AUT exchange blog

Amy Pollok
Daniel Millward
Tia Feng
Toby Games
Amy Pollok
Great graduatesAmy PollokStrategic Planner, Colenso BBDOBachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmesBeing able to study and intern in the USA was the highlight of her studies, says AUT alumna Amy Pollok who is now a strategic planner for Colenso BBDO.Being able to study and intern in the USA was the highlight of her studies, says AUT alumna Amy Pollok who completed a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies. She says her student exchange to San Diego State University and participating in the AUT Internz programme in San Francisco stand out as highlights. These kinds of opportunities truly are world class, Amy says.
Daniel Millward
Great graduatesDaniel MillwardCo-founder, Savvy Students LtdBachelor of Business
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationBeing able to spend a semester at San Diego State University in California was one of the highpoints of his time at AUT, says business alumnus Daniel Millward.Think big and dream big, says AUT business alumnus Daniel Millward who is one of the co-founders of start-up Savvy Students Ltd. As an aspiring entrepreneur, Daniel worked on creating Savvy Students Ltd during his final-year workplace experience, alongside some of his classmates. Being able to spend a semester at San Diego State University in California was one of the highpoints of his time at AUT, says Daniel who completed both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.
Tia Feng
Great graduatesTia FengDesignerBachelor of Art and Design (Honours)
Bachelor of DesignThrough studying fashion design at AUT, Tia Feng was offered a student exchange in Toronto and then an internship in New York. She loved AUT for its opportunities.For fashion alumna Tia Feng, studying at AUT has been a rollercoaster of opportunities and experiences. Overseas experiences are some of the exciting opportunities AUT has presented; offering Tia an engagement with fashion at a global level. During her undergraduate years, she took part in an international exchange in Toronto.
Toby Games
Great graduatesToby GamesEnglish Teacher, Qilu Normal University, Jinan City, ChinaBachelor of ArtsAs part of his Bachelor of Arts degree Toby Games spent six months in China on a student exchange programme, and says the experience was life-changing.A personal interest in Chinese language and culture drew Toby Games to AUT’s Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language. As part of his degree he spent six months in China on a student exchange programme, and says the experience was life-changing. After graduating from AUT at the end of 2016, Toby currently works as an English teacher at Qilu Normal University in Jinan City, China.

Current students: find out more

If you’re a current student, check the Student Digital Workspace (SDW) for more details.

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