Hospitality, tourism and events

As a hospitality and tourism student at AUT, you study at one of the top hospitality schools in the world and develop skills that lead you to rewarding careers.

Workplace experience is at the heart of our degrees, and our strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great host organisations for your placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus, in our training restaurants that are open to the public.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Academic departments

Research in hospitality, tourism and events

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across hospitality, tourism and events.

More about our research

Our training restaurants are open to the public

Our education facilities are among the best in Australasia. We have two first-class training restaurants: modern dining restaurant Four Seasons, and Piko Café.

Great connections with industry

We’re proud of our strong links with top hotels, travel agencies, restaurants and national and regional tourism organisations – including Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED); United Travel, NZChefs Association, Antoine’s, Crowne Plaza and Hilton Hotels.

More about our partners and industry connections

News
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
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AUT students embrace the world
Merge Café volunteer Te Huia
disney partnership
AUT students sit in the WG lecture hall
AUT 2019 domestic and international fees
13 Sep, 2018
Tuition fees for new domestic students, and for domestic and international students currently enrolled in a programme will increase in 2019.
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Making connections at the career fair
22 Aug, 2018
Employers at the recent AUT Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Culinary Arts Career Fair showed a strong interest in AUT students.
AUT students embrace the world
AUT students embrace the world
18 Jul, 2018
18 students studying tourism, hospitality, event management and culinary arts at AUT recently travelled to Hong Kong on a cultural exchange programme.
Merge Café volunteer Te Huia
Partnership supports Merge Café
22 Jun, 2018
Merging communities is at the heart of the partnership between AUT and Lifewise, which present a high-end dinner to raise money to end homelessness.
disney partnership
Internships at Walt Disney World Resort
08 May, 2018
AUT culinary arts student Ben Kwek is currently on the other side of the world, experiencing the magic of working for Walt Disney World Resort.
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Events
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Michael Lueck's inaugural professorial address
Tuesday 9 Oct, 4:30pm - 6pm
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Sarath Munasinghe
Hilary Wroe
Mohamed Shenaan
Sarah Waapu
Ashley Squire
Sarath Munasinghe
Great graduatesSarath MunasingheDoctor of PhilosophyDeciding to study at AUT was easy, says Sarath Munasinghe who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to complete a PhD in hospitality.Deciding to study at AUT was easy, says Sarath Munasinghe who came to AUT as an international student from Sri Lanka to complete a PhD in hospitality. For his doctoral research, Sarath is focusing on the touristic experience of hospitality. Expecting to finish his PhD at the end of 2018, Sarath has already had a number of opportunities to present his work.
Hilary Wroe
Great graduatesHilary WroePastry Chef, Attica, MelbourneDiploma in Pâtisserie
Certificate in Practical PâtisserieFrom the Hawke’s Bay to working at world-class restaurants in New York and Australia – culinary arts alumna Hilary Wroe has certainly found adventure.From the Hawke’s Bay to working at world-class restaurants in New York and Australia – culinary arts alumna Hilary Wroe has certainly found adventure. She has now been working at Attica in Melbourne for over five months, and plans to stay in Melbourne for a few more years before continuing her chef journey in London.
Mohamed Shenaan
Great graduatesMohamed ShenaanMaster of International Tourism Management
Bachelor of International Tourism ManagementComing from tourism hotspot the Maldives, Mohamed Shenaan has first-hand experience of the tourism industry, and it's why he chose tourism at AUT.Coming from the Maldives, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Mohamed Shenaan has first-hand experience of the tourism industry. After completing his undergraduate studies at AUT, Mohamed decided to continue his postgraduate research here in Auckland, focusing on marketing by marine-based tourist activity operators.
Sarah Waapu
Great graduatesSarah WaapuReservations Manager, Pullman AucklandBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementShe is excited about the opportunities the hospitality industry offers, says Sarah Waapu who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.She is excited about the opportunities the hospitality industry offers, says Sarah Waapu who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Tourism. After graduating at the end of 2014, Sarah now works as a reservation manager at luxury hotel Pullman Auckland. She loves the variety of her role, Sarah says.
Ashley Squire
Great graduatesAshley SquireEvents Coordinator, Hilton AucklandBachelor of International Hospitality ManagementThe focus on creating career-ready graduates is what sets AUT apart, says Ashley Squire who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management.The focus on creating career-ready graduates is what sets AUT apart, says Ashley Squire who completed a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Event Management and Marketing. She has always been interested in hospitality and events. After graduating in 2017, Ashley is now an events coordinator at the Hilton Auckland.
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AUT students explore Hong Kong

Some of our students recently travelled to Hong Kong on a study tour. Read about their experiences on our blog.

AUT study tour blog

Contact details

Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864)

School of Hospitality and Tourism
WH Building, City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East
Auckland City
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