Study hospitality, tourism and events

Our hospitality, tourism and event management courses are world ranked and recognised globally, so you know that at AUT you learn from some of the world’s best. University rankings organisation QS has ranked our degrees as the top hospitality and leisure management programmes in New Zealand. The prestigious Shanghai Ranking places our programmes 32nd globally, and our tourism degrees are accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Workplace experience is at the heart of our degrees, and strong links with industry mean you can choose from lots of great organisations for your work placement. You’ll also learn about real-life hospitality right here on campus in our training restaurants, making it easy for you to move from university to your future career.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Research in hospitality, tourism and events

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across many fields in hospitality, tourism and events.

More about our research

International student exchange

Immerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life by going on a student exchange:

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Suitcases at airport
Students dressed in their whites posing for a photo at the competition.
A chateau that makes part of the campus at Institut Lyfe. It looks like a fairytale-castle.
Dianne, Tracy and Dolby smiling at the camera amongst festival goers people sitting at tables under large shade sails.
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Two photos side by side that show Emily Morgan preparing dishes, dressed in he chef whites.
Taking on Australia’s best young chefs
24 Jun, 2024
Emily Morgan is off to the final of the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat competition in September.
Suitcases at airport
Welcome to NZ – now pay up
18 Jun, 2024
Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists? Or do we want to attract large numbers of all tourist types and charge them more?
Students dressed in their whites posing for a photo at the competition.
Culinary Arts students clean up
10 Jun, 2024
AUT students have done well at a recent hospitality competition.
A chateau that makes part of the campus at Institut Lyfe. It looks like a fairytale-castle.
AUT joins exclusive hospitality Alliance
14 May, 2024
AUT has been welcomed into an exclusive alliance with 25 other leading hospitality and culinary schools around the globe.
Dianne, Tracy and Dolby smiling at the camera amongst festival goers people sitting at tables under large shade sails.
Learning better food systems in Nouméa
27 Nov, 2023
Two AUT gastronomy students have visited New Caledonia to learn about resilient and sustainable food systems.
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Culinary Arts and Gastronomy Winter Series
Friday 9 Aug, 9am - Friday 16 Aug, 10pm
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AUT LIVE – Our university open day!
Saturday 24 Aug, 9am - 3pm

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Contact details

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Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

School of Hospitality and Tourism
WH Building, City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East
Auckland City
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