Course load conversions
Learn more about course load conversions and expectations for students studying on exchange.
Credit and course load requirements
Course and credit weighting can vary from country to country and institution to institution. Students studying on exchange often need to combine courses in pairs or sets to bring back 60 University of Auckland points where the standard full-time course load at the host university is more or less than 4 courses.
360 International will only be able to post credit for courses taken during your exchange where:
- prior department and faculty approval has been confirmed;
- the stated course load requirements have been met;
- and you have received passing grades at the host university.
Credits can only be posted in increments of 15 points (with the exception of Law credit, which may be credited in increments of 5).
Where the standard full-time course load at the host university is more or less than four courses, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have taken appropriate courses in a corresponding pair, set, or bundle for full credit to be applied upon return.
Credit and course load conversions
A standard full-time course load is the normal number of credits a degree-seeking student must take at the host university to graduate on schedule. You must pass a standard full-time course load at the host university to bring back 60 points of credit on return.
The minimum full-time course load may be less than the standard full-time course load. It is often the minimum number of credits required to maintain your visa status in the host country.
| Destination | 60 point equivalent | General Education eligibility | 15 point equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 courses | 4 courses | 1 course |
| UK | 60 credits | 50 credits | 15 credits |
| Europe | 30 ECTS | 24 ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
| Japan | 16 credits | 7 courses | 4 credits |
| Americas and Asia (unless otherwise noted) | 15 credits | 12 credits | 3.75 credits |
| Dartmouth College | 4 courses | 3 courses | 1 credit |
| University of Toronto | 2.5 credits | 2.0 credits | 0.675 credit |
| University of Hong Kong | 30 ECTS | 24 ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
| University of Nottingham at Ningbo | 60 credits | 50 credits | 15 credits |
Additional notes
- 3 credit and 6 ECTS courses taken in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Asia must be taken in sets of five for 4 x 15 University of Auckland points to be credited on return.
- 7.5 ECTS courses will be credited back as 15 points each.
- 3-4 ECTS courses should be paired or bundled, paying attention to total overall courseload.
- 28-30 ECTS may be credited as 60 University of Auckland points in recognition that enrolling into an exact total of 30 ECTS may sometimes be difficult.
- 10 UK credit and 5 ECTS courses will typically be taken in sets of three, credited back as 2 x 15 points on return.
- 20 UK credit and 10 ECTS courses will typically be taken in sets of three, credited back as 4 x 15 points on return, with an additional 15 points "top-up" credit available.
- 5/10/20 credit or ECTS courses taken in combination should be bundled for a total of 30 ECTS or 60 credits to be credited back as 60 points.
- Most courses in Japan must be paired in sets of two for 15 University of Auckland points.
University of Auckland Tuition
You will pay tuition fees to the University of Auckland for the semester that you are on exchange. Your fees will be based on the maximum number of points you plan to bring back to the University of Auckland, with a minimum enrolment of 45 points.