Study hospitality, tourism and events

Our hospitality, tourism and event management courses are world ranked and recognised globally, so you know that at AUT you learn from some of the world’s best. University rankings organisation QS has ranked our degrees as the top hospitality and leisure management programmes in New Zealand. The prestigious Shanghai Ranking places our programmes 32nd globally, and our tourism degrees are accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Workplace experience is at the heart of our degrees, and strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great organisations for your work placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus in our training restaurants, making it easy for you to move from university to your future career.

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.

Research in hospitality, tourism and events

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

More about our research

International student exchange

Immerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life. Check out where you can go on exchange – and read some stories from returned AUT students.

Exchange for AUT students
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Dianne, Tracy and Dolby smiling at the camera amongst festival goers people sitting at tables under large shade sails.
Chefs in the kitchen
Students in front of plated food
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A composite image of Lilly with her medals, her desert dish and Lilly competing.
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Dianne, Tracy and Dolby smiling at the camera amongst festival goers people sitting at tables under large shade sails.
Learning better food systems in Nouméa
27 Nov, 2023
Two AUT gastronomy students have visited New Caledonia to learn about resilient and sustainable food systems.
Chefs in the kitchen
New gourmet range to benefit students
08 Nov, 2023
Renowned chef patron of Antoine’s, Tony Astle, is launching a new gourmet range, with profits going towards supporting students in hardship.
Students in front of plated food
AUT chef students cook for charity
17 Oct, 2023
AUT’s culinary arts students had the very special opportunity recently to prepare a delicious three-course meal for 150 guests at a charity gala dinner.
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From AUT to the FIFA Fan Festival
21 Sep, 2023
Working on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Fan Festival in Auckland was a goal come true for Sam Napowanez.
A composite image of Lilly with her medals, her desert dish and Lilly competing.
Student chef brings back medals to NZ
21 Sep, 2023
Lilly Boles is inspired to keep challenging herself after taking out three bronze medals at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award.

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Contact details

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Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

School of Hospitality and Tourism
WH Building, City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East
Auckland City
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Malia Siufanga
Tanvi Narayan
Jullian Liang
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