Student Stories
Hannah Hwang’s Story
“Here, the University of Auckland
International College is a safe and
supportive place to study. The education
system here is fantastic, with teachers
who genuinely care about your success.“
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The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3) programme is your first step towards studying a Bachelor or higher degree with us.
Our integrated approach to Foundation Studies means that this is your first step as a University of Auckland student.
Orientation is a great way to start your study journey. During your orientation, you will be provided with a range of information of the support services we provide, living, studying, and working in New Zealand, your timetable, study materials and more.
International students who come to the University of Auckland can proudly claim to be part of the highest-ranked university in New Zealand – with many of our subjects ranked in the Top 50 in the world.
“Here, the University of Auckland
International College is a safe and
supportive place to study. The education
system here is fantastic, with teachers
who genuinely care about your success.“
Abdul Wasey, from Pakistan, completed the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Accelerated) with University of Auckland International College. he is now in his first year of Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Auckland.
Vi Nguyen, from Vietnam, completed the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies with University of Auckland International College. She is now in her last year of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering at the University of Auckland.
“If you want to have an overseas experience, please remember, the teacher will not force you to study, you must learn by yourself without teachers, do not waste the time and money, only successful at study, the future will be better.”
“New Zealand is a beautiful and culturally diverse country. I am attracted by excellent educational resources. I learned from some sources that UPIC/UoAIC has excellent faculty resources and it is one of the main ways to get into the University of Auckland”
“My hometown is Wuhan, China, an eight-hour flight from Auckland. I am honored to have traveled nearly 10,000 kilometers to take classes with my teachers and classmates in Auckland, and I have had a fulfilling and enjoyable year at UoA International College.”