Student exchange

Engineering students can complete part of their degree overseas via the 360 International student exchange programme.

You can study and live in another culture, make new friends, get international experience, travel, build professional networks, expand your potential. 

There’s also the option to undertake field trips, short courses, volunteering and internships. Learn another language if you’d like to break out of your comfort zone – all while earning credits that you will bring back to your Engineering degree.

360 International has two exchange application rounds each year, one for Semester One and one for Semester Two.

You apply a year in advance for the exchange.

For application dates and deadlines, visit How to get started.

Selection for the programme is based upon:

• Enrolment at the University of Auckland in an undergraduate programme.
• Demonstration of academic merit – a minimum CGPA of 5.0 (B average).
• A 4.0 term GPA (B-) in the semester prior to departure.
  
• Suitability of the proposed programme at the host university with your programme of study at the Faculty of Engineering.
• Suitability as a representative of the faculty and the University of Auckland.
   

As an Engineering student, your study period is limited to one semester overseas, as only 60 points can be credited to your Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours) Programme. You might be able to go for a full year, if you are doing a conjoint degree (note that a maximum of 60 points can be credited towards the Engineering side of your conjoint degree).

You can go on exchange for, semester two of Part II, or either semester, during Part III. Because of honours, part IV (or part IV papers) are not available for the semester abroad.

You should discuss your options with staff at the Student Hubs. 

You can choose where to go from a list of our partner universities, taking into account your personal preferences, language of instruction, courses on offer and funding available.

Below is a list of courses that our previous students have used for their Exchange experiences:

Because you will remain enrolled as a University of Auckland student, you will pay tuition fees here, not at the host university. However, you will be responsible for additional expenses such as accommodation, flights, insurance and living costs. You may be able to use StudyLink loans or allowances towards your exchange if eligible. There are also several grants and funding available to help defray the cost of your overseas study:

• 360 International Exchange Awards
• 360 International Māori and Pacific Award
• 360 International Equity Award
• Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) and Prime Minister's Scholarships for Latin America (PMSLA)
• Individual universities grants and scholarships

For more information, visit 360 International Funding.

Yes, upon completion of your exchange studies, 360 International will transfer credit to your University of Auckland academic record. Credit will be transferred only for courses that have been passed and approved by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland.

Note that it is not letter grades but credit that will be transferred back to your Engineering degree.

This credit (up to a maximum of 60 points of Part II or III) will not count towards the calculation of honours GPA.

If you wish to change your course enrolments at the host university, please obtain prior approval by contacting your department's study abroad advisor with a copy to the Student Hubs at studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.

Please ensure you fill out a new course approval form, and provide relevant information to your department adviser, such as course descriptions, level of course, course equivalent, etc. The course approval form can be found under 360's Supporting Documentation.

• Visit 360 International
• Speak with an adviser in the 360 International team during office hours or book a Zoom appointment. Please contact the 360 International team.
• Attend an information session, which will be advertised on 360 International events. 
• Read past students’ experiences on the 360 International blog. 
  

Not sure that a full semester exchange is right for you? The 360 International team can help connect you with other short-term opportunities that are right for you. With options ranging from short-courses over summer, to engaging study tours, cross-cultural leadership and professional development courses, and international internships, they have something for everyone. Check out 360 International virtual opportunities and other short-term opportunities.

If you have any question about the programme in general, how to apply or to get an update on your application, please contact the 360 International team.

If you would like to discuss academic matters such as your course approval or GPA calculation for your honours, contact the Student Hubs.