2027 applications closed

This programme is for second-year undergraduates, studying in an eligible subject area, to spend Trimester 2 at AUT or University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.

Successful students will receive a $1,200 scholarship for travel and/or study costs, and may also be eligible for a free place in self-catered university accommodation for the duration of the exchange.

Questions about the exchange programme

For further detail about the programme, read the:

If you still have questions, contact UniExchangeAotearoa@vuw.ac.nz. The team will get back to you as soon as possible.

2027 applications closed

Applications closed on 17 September 2026. Keep an eye on this webpage for updates about the 2028 exchange.

Eligible subject areas

The 2027 exchange programme was open to you if you were studying in one of these subject areas:

  • Anthropology
  • Classics
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Education (not Teacher Education)
  • Global Studies
  • Greek
  • History
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Systems
  • Latin
  • Linguistics or Language Sciences
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Media Studies
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology

Suggested courses

Browse the courses that were on offer for 2027 within each of the eligible subject areas. Students are free to take courses not included here; however, the courses listed below are most likely to cross-credit towards your Victoria University degree.

Get course advice

Contact your Student Success Adviser for course advice and planning for 2027. They’ll work with you to make sure the courses you take on exchange align well with your degree requirements.

Your Student Success Adviser

Why you should apply

Expand your learning

Enrich your learning by experiencing different teaching styles and academic perspectives at another university.

Grow your network

Connect with peers, lecturers, and professionals in a different region—opening doors to future study, internships or jobs.

Enhance your CV

Demonstrate your resilience, curiosity and willingness to embrace new challenges by learning in a different city and community.

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A semester at AUT

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, and an economic powerhouse.

It's also the home of Aotearoa's only university of technology, where learning connects you directly to real-world impact.

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A semester at Otago

Dunedin is a picturesque student city with stunning beaches, nature trails, and unique wildlife.

At Otago, there are countless ways to immerse yourself in student life and make the most of your university experience.

Meet our students

Current AUT or Otago students

Find out more about your exchange opportunities and apply directly through your university.

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