CISaustralia January in Auckland
The program is an intensive six-week course offering a wide range of courses to suit your interests.
Based in vibrant Auckland, you'll choose from a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate or General Education courses and enjoy a truly international study experience. Beyond the classroom, discover stunning beaches, volcanic landscapes, M膩ori culture and world-famous adventure destinations, making this the perfect opportunity to combine academic achievement with unforgettable travel and cultural exploration.
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Field of study
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- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- Education
- Exercise and Fitness
- Finance
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Languages
- Law
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Programming
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the
Applicants are advised to submit听2-3 courses on their application for credit form听for faculty assessment听credit in case of course cancellation.听
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15 Points = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units upon successful completion of the experience over the 6-week session (pending UQ faculty approval).听
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact 听 for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience criteria听and any additional eligibility criteria set by听
CISaustralia programs are highly competitive and fill up fast, so be sure to get your application in as early as possible.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for the faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.听
Students are required to have a听minimum UQ GPA of 5.0听in order to apply听for this program.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad.听The program fee is AUD $5,999 for Australian citizens and AUD $8,599 for international students.听The application fee is AUD $99.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the .
The program fees include:
- CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
- Academic advising
- Financial advice
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Pre-departure guide and session
- Airport greeting (on specified program arrival date within designated arrival times)
- Bedding linen pack
- University of Auckland and city orientation
- Accommodation听鈥� single bedroom with shared kitchen, lounge and bathroom
- Tuition fees
- University of Auckland student services fee
- Access to tutoring and study skill sessions
- Co-curricular activities such as sports and quizzes to introduce you to University life (optional)
- Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
- CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support 鈥� Site Director
- University of Auckland official transcript
- CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)
An additional course fee may be required for some University of Auckland courses based on lab fees and higher course instruction costs. For example: Mathematics, Health, Science, IT, Engineering courses may require a supplementary fee. Your CISaustralia Advisor will clearly articulate and confirm any additional course fees in your offer letter.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application to Global Experiences, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥痯age for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
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Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2026
Host: 1 November 2026
Program Dates
Start: 4 January 2027
End: 17 February 2027
Fast Facts
Type: Study听
Mode: Study abroad
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Location:听Auckland, New Zealand
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.