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.

COVID-19 update: overseas study suspended

All AUT overseas study programmes scheduled for Semester 2 are suspended until further notice. These include the International Student Exchange programme.

If you’d like us to notify you when the programme is back in action, complete the form and we’ll be in touch.

Contact form (student website)

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

China

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

Portugal

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

Thailand

The Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States of America

Colombia

France

Sweden

United States of America

Denmark

Netherlands

United States of America

Spain

Chile

China

Colombia

Czech Republic

France

Hong Kong

Spain

United States of America

Australia

Canada

China

Germany

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

United States of America

Japan

(All Japanese Language students must apply before 1 September for either semester 1 or 2 exchange)

Netherlands

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

United States of America

United Kingdom

United States of America

Canada

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States of America

Germany

United Kingdom

United States of America

United States of America

Gain international experience with an overseas exchange like AUT alumnus Andy Bell who studied humanities and social sciences at Comillas Pontifical University in Spain
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 in Sweden
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 in Japan
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 at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute
Kimberley Jones (2016) secured a spot at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and spent one semester enriching her fashion design knowledge in The Netherlands.

Contact us

To find out how you can take your degree internationally, contact: aut.student.exchange@aut.ac.nz

Current students: find out more

If you’re a current AUT student, check the Student Hub Online for more information about student exchange including international short course options.

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

Lauren Joyce
Yiyang Pan
Ashwin Pillay
Emilly Liang
Keegan Allen
Lauren Joyce
Great graduatesLauren JoyceHR Manager, Precinct Properties New Zealand LimitedMaster of Business AdministrationOne of the highlights of Lauren Joyce’s studies so far has been going on a student exchange to Germany as part of her MBA; an experience she would recommend.The breadth of content makes the MBA a good choice for those operating at a managerial level within a business, says Lauren Joyce who is the HR manager at Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited. One of the highlights of Lauren’s studies so far has been going on a student exchange to Germany; an experience she would highly recommend to other students.
Yiyang Pan
Great graduatesYiyang PanBachelor of Business
Certificate in BusinessStudying business can open up a wide range of careers, says Yiyang Pan who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Business in International Business and Strategy.Studying business can open up a wide range of careers, says Yiyang Pan who is currently in the final year of her Bachelor of Business in International Business and Strategy. One of the highlights of Yiyang’s studies so far has been going on a student exchange to France as part of her degree. AUT prepares students well for their future, she says.
Ashwin Pillay
Great graduatesAshwin PillaySenior Digital Executive, RedFern Digital, Shanghai, ChinaBachelor of BusinessHe knew fairly early on that he didn’t want to limit his career to New Zealand, says AUT business alumnus Ashwin Pillay who now lives and works in Shanghai.He knew fairly early on that he didn’t want to limit his career to New Zealand, says AUT business alumnus Ashwin Pillay who now lives and works in Shanghai. Going on a student exchange in the final year of his degree confirmed that Shanghai was the perfect place to start his international business career.
Emilly Liang
Great graduatesEmilly LiangBachelor of BusinessAUT has many opportunities and student services that help students make the most of their degree, says final-year Bachelor of Business student Emilly Liang.AUT has many opportunities and student services that help students make the most of their degree, says Emilly Liang who is in the final year of a Bachelor of Business in Finance, with minors in Accounting and Information Systems. Going on a one-semester student exchange to Hong Kong has been the highlight of her studies so far, says Emilly.
Keegan Allen
Great graduatesKeegan AllenBachelor of ArtsPsychology is the most interesting degree, says Keegan Allen who recently completed his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology at AUT.Psychology is the most interesting degree, says Keegan Allen who recently completed his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology at AUT. Community was important to him when he was choosing where to study, says Keegan whose studies were supported by an AUT Kiwa Undergraduate Scholarship (Māori and Pacific Students). He would encourage other students to go abroad as part of their degree, says Keegan who went on a student exchange to Champlain College in the US.
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