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

China

Denmark

Germany

Mexico

  • Tec de Monterrey (Prime Minister’s Scholarship available)
    Communication Design

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

Austria

Canada

Denmark

Mexico

Netherlands

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States of America

Colombia

France

South Korea

Sweden

United States of America

Denmark

Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States of America

Spain

China

Colombia

Czech Republic

France

Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Prime Minister’s Scholarship available)
    (Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Information Technology and Software majors only)

Spain

United States of America

Canada

China

Germany

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

United States of America

China

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 Digital Workspace (SDW) 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

Aishwarya Angadi
Toby Games
Lauren Joyce
Ashwin Pillay
Keegan Allen
Aishwarya Angadi
Great graduatesAishwarya AngadiDesign Assistant, Lululemon, Vancouver, CanadaBachelor of DesignAUT offers its students many opportunities to develop a global mindset, says Aishwarya Angadi who enjoyed her student exchange and her internship in Canada.She has always wanted a creative career, says AUT fashion design alumna Aishwarya Angadi. After graduating at the end of 2018, she is now back in Canada, working as a design assistant at Lululemon in Vancouver. She got the sought-after internship through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme.
Toby Games
Great graduatesToby GamesEnglish Teacher, Qilu Normal University, Jinan City, ChinaMaster of Professional Language Studies
Bachelor 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.
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.
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.
Keegan Allen
Great graduatesKeegan AllenBachelor of ArtsPsychology is the most interesting degree, says Keegan Allen who is currently in the final year of his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology.Psychology is the most interesting degree, says Keegan Allen who is in the final year of his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology. The passion of the academic staff has been a highlight of Keegan’s studies. He would encourage other students to go abroad as part of their degree, says Keegan who is currently on a student exchange and attending Champlain College in the US.
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