Student support services

The University's accommodation service can help you find somewhere to live that meets your needs or suits your lifestyle. You’ll find a range of University accommodation to choose from, whether you want fully catered Halls of Residence or a self-catered flat (apartment). The Accommodation Services office can also help in your search for private accommodation like a flat or homestay.

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All students enrolled at The University of Auckland are eligible to join the Auckland University Students’ Association. Membership gives students access to social events, clubs and recreation facilities, as well as personal assistance with academic issues and representation on the University Council.

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University Careers Services is the largest of its kind in New Zealand. We provide workshops, seminars, individual appointments, a drop-in service and extensive online information resources. You can drop in to see our Careers Consultant at the NICAI Student Centre between 11am - 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (no appointment required).
Contact the NICAI Student Centre

You can also make an appointment with a Careers Consultant through Auckland CareerHub.
Visit Auckland CareerHub
For more details, visit How University Careers Services can help you

University Careers Services
Phone: +64 09 373 7599 ext 88727
Email: careers@auckland.ac.nz

Visit the University Careers Service’s career planning web page

For students with young children, there are six early childhood centres at the University, offering places to children aged from three months to five years. Parentspace provides facilities for caregivers and children, and there’s a child-friendly study space in the General Library.

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Disability co-ordinators provide advice, support and resources if you have disabilities. Resources include on-campus parking, notetakers, interpreters, sign language and alternative print formats.

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If English is not your first language, or you need to improve your English skills, the University offers a variety of services to help you gain confidence in your speaking, reading and writing.

Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment (DELNA) is a free service that helps to identify your level of English and guide you to the most appropriate English language support.

Visit DELNA

You enrol in courses for your next year of study via the University's online enrolment system:
Student Services Online

If you can't find the information you need, contact:
NICAI Student Centre
Level 2, Building 421
(Architecture and Planning Building)
26 Symonds St
Auckland
Phone: +64 9 373 7067
Fax: +64 9 373 8786
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

General practice medical clinics are available at the City, Grafton, Tāmaki and Epsom Campuses. Counselling services are offered at City and Grafton. Grafton and Tāmaki have optometry clinics. The City Campus also has a dental clinic and psychiatry, dermatology and physiotherapy services.

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• This is the place to go to develop your IT, information literacy, English language and learning skills.
• You’ll have access to multi-purpose computers, printers, scanners, photocopiers and wireless networking technology.
• You can retrieve information from the library databases, e-journals and e-books; access course work through CECIL (the University’s e-learning system); send email and surf the web; use MS Office and other specialist programmes - all from the same computer.

Learn more about the Information Commons.

The NICAI Student Centre can help with advice on all NICAI's programmes, online enrolment, student support services and other general enquiries. It's also a great place to get together for coffee and a chat with other NICAI students.

NICAI Student Centre
Level 2, Building 421
(Architecture and Planning Building)
26 Symonds St
Auckland
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

Find out more about the NICAI Student Centre

The Postgraduate Student’s Association (PGSA) was set up by postgraduate students to enhance the postgraduate study experience. As well as support, guidance and advocacy services, the PGSA promotes social and professional networking opportunities for postgraduate students.

Visit the PGSA

We offer prompt, comprehensive and completely confidential support to students who have concerns or problems with University life or services. We can also provide general legal advice on issues within the wider community, such as tenancy and employment.

Drop in and see the Advocacy Manager on the 2nd floor of the Kate Edger Building or make an appointment by emailing advocate@auckland.ac.nz or phone +46 09 309 0789 ext 202.

For more information, visit Wave Student Advocacy Service.

Located on Level 4 of the Kate Edger Building, Strata is a dedicated space for postgraduate students and University staff. It has a spacious café with a balcony, a quiet study area, meeting and conference room. The Postgraduate Students Association hosts a number of social events at Strata during the year.

Visit Strata

• The Centre for Academic Development –Tā te Ākonga (Student Learning) runs regular workshops to help you develop effective learning strategies, from time management and study organisation to exam preparation techniques.
• Te Puni Wananga and the Fale Pasifika offer individual help and training for Māori and Pacific students.

Visit CAD –Tā te Ākonga (Student Learning)

The Graduate Centre is an information and administrative centre run by the School of Graduate Studies specifically for postgraduate students.
The centre includes spaces for study and relaxation, as well as computing, printing and copier facilities. Student advisers are available to assist with masters and doctoral enquiries, as well as career advice for research students.

Visit the Graduate Centre

• The University of Auckland Library is the largest university library in New Zealand; ranked with the top five university libraries in Australia.
• The library contains outstanding specialist reference material for architecture and planning, fine arts, music and dance.
• Print, multimedia and micro-text collections total over two million items, including unique manuscript and archive collections.
• You’ll have access to a vast range of databases, electronic journals, electronic books and electronic course readings.
• Computers and study spaces are available.
• You can take courses and tours to help you become a confident user of all library resources.

Visit the University Library

Visit the Architecture and Planning Library

Visit the Fine Arts Library

Visit the Music and Dance Library