Program Overview

Gap Year with the University of Auckland

The University of Auckland offers a unique gap year program, allowing students to spend a year in Auckland, New Zealand's biggest and most diverse city. This program provides an opportunity to study highly ranked and unique subjects, connect with local Kiwi students, and gain international work experience.

Programme Highlights

• Get a head start at a university ranked in the top 100 in QS World University Rankings
• Enjoy living close to stunning beaches, untouched forest, and tranquil islands while studying in the heart of New Zealand's largest and most diverse city
• Participate in adventures and meet new friends through the University of Auckland student clubs
• Gain paid international work experience and explore New Zealand's world-famous mountains, beaches, glaciers, rainforests, and more
• Make Kiwi friends and experience the New Zealand lifestyle, learning why it is considered one of the happiest countries in the world

Interesting Courses

Some of the interesting courses available include:

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability
• COMMS 102: Communication and Social Change
• ENVCHG 100: Global Climate Change
• INNOVATE 100: Innovation through Design
• ENVSCI 101: Environment, Science and Management
• INTBUS 151: Business across Borders
• GLOBAL 101: Global Issues, Sustainable Future
• INNOVENT 203: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
• PACIFIC 205: Pacific Innovation and Sustainability
• INNOVENT 204: Understanding Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• SUSTAIN 100: Sustainability and Us

Eligibility

This program is suitable for individuals who:

• Are interested in exploring other cultures and interests before their next stage of life
• Want to travel and work while earning credits in interesting subject areas
• Desire to make friends and grow their global network
• Have completed high school (secondary school) qualification but have not enrolled in a university/college
• Are over 18 years old and from a country with a working holiday visa scheme in place with New Zealand

What is a Working Holiday Visa?

A working holiday visa allows individuals to study part-time or full-time for up to six months and travel New Zealand while making money to support themselves financially. Working holiday visas usually last 12 months.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary by country:

• Denmark: Completed either Hojere Forberedelseseksamen or Hojere Handelseksamen
• Germany: Completed Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
• Norway: Completed Certificate for Upper Secondary Education and Training (Vitnem嶚-videreg嶒nde opplaering), with an average of 3.2
• Sweden: Completed Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen) (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• USA: Completed USA High School Diploma, with a minimum SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 28 Qualifications from other countries are assessed on a case-by-case basis. If an individual has completed a minimum of one year of tertiary study, they must provide a transcript.