INTAKES
AND FEES
Applying for the AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies is simple. Applications can be made in person at our UP International College Auckland campus, online, or by filling out a hard copy application form and emailing or posting it to us.
2025 Start date (incl. Orientation)
On Campus Orientation Day
- 28 Jan
- 22 Apr
- 14 Jul
- 29 Sep
Accelerate, Fast-track, Standard and Foundation Connect programmes commence each term
February Intake: 3 February – 11 April
April Intake: 28 April – 27 June
July Intake: 21 July – 19 September
October Intake: 6 October – 12 December
Intakes
The AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies takes 6 to 18 months (two to six terms) to complete, depending on the student’s academic background and level of English. These start dates include Orientation, which students must attend.
Foundation Connect is a comprehensive six-month extension programme that provides targeted preparation for Foundation. Students at the end of the 6-month Foundation Connect programme will be individually appraised to check that they have achieved the set criteria of entry into Standard Foundation.
Pathways Link Programme is a one-year programme will offer successful students entry into AUT Foundation Studies programmes – There are only two intakes in 2025 – February and July.
2025 Tuition Fees
| Course | Duration | English Level | Tuition Fees (NZD) | Resource Fees (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate | 6 months (2 terms) | IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) | $20,500 | $1,000 |
| Fast-track | 8/9 months (3 terms) | IELTS 5.5 (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands) | $25,500 | $1,000 |
| Standard | 12 months (4 terms) | IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands) | $32,800 | $1,000 |
| Foundation Connect* | 6 months (2 terms) | IELTS 4.5 (a minimum of 4.0 in all bands) | $17,650 | $1,320 |
| Pathways Link Programme (PLP)* | 12 months | IELTS 4.5 (a minimum of 4.0 in all bands) | $33,750 | $2,200 |
Additional fees (if applicaple)
| Enrolment fee | $500 |
| Exam fee | $450 |
| Medical and travel insurance (12 months)# | $855 |
*Students starting with Foundation Connect / Pathways Link Programme will pay the Enrolment and Exam fees once and will not be charged again upon progression to Foundation.
#International students must have comprehensive medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. Enrolled international students will be charged Allianz’s Studentsafe Inbound Learners insurance premium when enrolment is completed.
