Waipapa Taumata Rau course

Waipapa Taumata Rau is the Māori name gifted to the University of Auckland and the courses are called this to symbolise your aspirations, seeking to be a part of our University and to succeed in your studies.   

Designed to transition you into University life, your Waipapa Taumata Rau course provides knowledge vital to your studies and essential skills (like critical and ethical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work well with others). 

Each faculty course teaches you why place matters, introducing you to knowledge associated with the University, the wider city, this country, and its people and history, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

You’ll learn about different knowledge systems that underpin your area of study to provide a foundation for your future learning. 

Your Waipapa Taumata Rau core course will play a key role in shaping your first year of study with us. Completion is required to progress into your second year of study where you will have opportunities to build on what you have learned.