Centre for Continuing Education
New Start - University preparation courses
New Start will provide you with the necessary skills to confidently enrol in a degree at The University of Auckland.
New Start will provide you with the necessary skills to confidently enrol in a degree at The University of Auckland.
This programme will prepare you for a range of undergraduate degrees at The University of Auckland.
If you would like to study business, this programme will prepare you for any of the undergraduate degrees offered by the Business School.
Got an undergraduate degree but haven't studied for a while? This two-day course will help you decide the next step in your academic career.
Once you have selected the New Start programme that suits your goals, take a look at these easy steps to enrolment.
You may be eligible for financial assistance, or you can apply for an award to help pay your tuition fees.
Come along to an information evening and learn more about the benefits of undertaking a University preparation programme.
A selection of our graduates tell their inspiring stories and how it all started with a New Start programme.
When you undertake an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate, there are a variety of options to help finance your studies.
We offer three programmes:
New Start is a bridging programme will provide you with a pathway to undergraduate-level study. It does not give you entrance to the university automatically.
You will attend university style lectures, learn to write essays, complete assignments and be guided when planning your future study.
We believe that anyone capable of taking advantage of a top quality education should have the opportunity to do so. We particularly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific and other ethnicities.
If you are in financial hardship we offer several ways of helping you realise your dreams.