Fall Semester: July 18th to November 16th, 2009 Spring Semester: January 3rd to June 28th, 2010 Boston University's Auckland Programs offer students the opportunity to study and intern in Auckland, New Zealand, the gateway to the South Pacific. The program is built around an extended direct enrollment semester at one of two major New Zealand universities—the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT University). Students in all tracks will live in fully furnished student residences located in a vibrant urban environment in the heart of Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. Students will enjoy excellent coursework, internships at the top businesses in the area, and excursions that will introduce them to the history and culture of this unique and beautiful country. Upon successful completion of the semester, students receive 16 Boston University credits. Students can choose the Auckland Internship Program, or the Auckland University Studies Program, which features four courses but no internship.  Please see the Academics section for further information. Download program one-sheets: Auckland Internship Program (PDF) Auckland University Studies Program (PDF)

View Photo Slideshow Photos of the city, campus, and scenic Auckland In the News Kia Ora from Kiwiland A letter from a BU student in New Zealand From BU Today BU Abroad: Auckland Adventures An article about the Auckland Internship Program, by Devin Hahn from BU Today.

Host Institutions
The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland, comparable in size to Boston University, is situated near the waterfront of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. It boasts a comprehensive range of internationally recognized programs of study, outstanding scholars, global reach in the dissemination of research, extensive involvement in overseas programs, and a richly diverse faculty and student body. For more information about the University of Auckland, visit www.auckland.ac.nz.


AUT University
AUT University is in the center of Auckland and an easy walk from the waterfront and student housing. As New Zealand's most contemporary university, AUT is a university dedicated to combining theory and practice, creating and applying new knowledge and wisdom for professional practice. Its commitment to applied learning is reflected in strong journalism, communication, business, hospitality and tourism, information technology, and physical and occupational therapy fields. For more information about AUT, visit www.aut.ac.nz.

*Please note that the academic calendar in New Zealand differs substantially from the American academic calendar and this is reflected in the program dates.