Manawa Mai | Open Day

Get a taste of your future. Explore our vibrant campus in the heart of Auckland City, meet staff and students, and get a feel for what Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland is all about.

Mānawa Mai, Open Day is your chance to find out what it's like to be a student with us!

Come along and experience our campus in person and discover the worlds of Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, and Design. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to attend to find out more about life at the University of Auckland.

Open Day 2024 successfully took place in August. Stay tuned for details on Open Day 2025.

How to find us

There are two main entrances to our building; one on Grafton Road (opposite the Business School) which leads you to Level 2, and one on Symonds Street, which leads you to Level 4.

What you can explore

Engineering Clubs Zone
Chill Zone | Meet a student + Q&As
Talks and activations hosted by our departments
Programme and admissions advice
History of the Faculty of Engineering and Design

Short talks

The short talks are 10-15 minutes long and will give an overview of one of our five departments. These talks will provide insights into the BE(Hons) programme, covering the main study areas of the department, as well as a look into some of their research and examples of future careers that their graduates can pursue.

Short talks are designed to provide the most important information to
those attending in an easily understandable format.

Long talks

The long talks are 20-25 minutes in length, each providing a deeper dive into a particular topic about one of our five departments, allowing students to gain a more in-depth understanding of the work that goes on within the department.

Mānawa Mai Open Day 2023 highlights