Our UniPrep programme

UniPrep is AUT’s university preparation programme offered over the summer break at our South Campus in Manukau. It’s designed to ease you into university life and ensure you get the best possible start. Our Indigenous-led programme honours ancestral connections across Te-Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean). Once you are part of our UniPrep whānau, just know – we got you!

Who is it for?

If you are currently in Year 13 and want to get a head start on your studies and meet other students from around Aotearoa New Zealand starting their university journey, then UniPrep is for you.

What should I expect?

Expect to advance your study skills and complete your first university academic course to set you up for success in your first semester. Make lifelong friends and be introduced to manaaki ākonga | student support to enhance your university journey.

We are confident that by the end of UniPrep, you’ll be ready and raring to go for university, and your new life in 2025. Over five weeks, you’ll go through academic classes, learn study skills, be immersed in team activities and meet lifelong friends.

UniPrep is a free programme.

When is it?

23 January-28 February 2025, four days a week.

What is the preferred entry criteria?

• Current Year 13 student wanting to come to AUT in 2025
• NCEA Level 1 numeracy or equivalent
• NCEA Level 2 certificate or equivalent

We encourage all interested students to apply whether they meet the above preferred entry criteria or not.

Ready to apply for UniPrep?

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Hear from our UniPrep students

Tatiana

“Before UniPrep I was skeptical about the programme and meeting new people. I was used to sticking to my own close network of friends but after convincing from one of my close friends to sign up for the programme, I don’t regret it at all.”

Xavier

“After leaving high school I didn’t know if I wanted to study or work until a friend told me to join UniPrep. I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea until I saw a how much fun everyone looked like they were having, now it’s probably the best choice I’ve made in my uni journey so far.”

Ailao

“Everywhere you walked, you would hear laughter and see smiles. UniPrep became more than just a transition programme, It was inspirational and life-changing. I made friends who became family and I have no regrets from the programme, just gratitude.”