The University has partnered with LINC Education (Singapore) and Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) to provide study opportunities for students offshore, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Key dates 2022
Please visit the University Calendar for important dates in 2022.
For University staff
- Find out how offshore students are grouped as streams/sections in Canvas.
- Monitor offshore student engagement within Canvas, read the guide on using the new Canvas Analytics.
For Learning Coordinators and Online Learning Support Advisors
The information below will help learning advisors/coordinators understand the University in order to support our offshore students.
Who we want our students to become – the Graduate Profile
Our teachers strive to ensure University graduates will have what it takes to make a positive and substantial impact in a complex and changing world. The Graduate Profile will help you to understand the six themes at the centre of our academic courses. The learning outcomes for all courses link to the graduate profile.
- Read about the University Graduate Profile
- For all inquiries, visit Ask Auckland
What services do we offer to our international students?
Take a look at the range of services that the University offers to international students.
Libraries and Learning Services
Please direct students to the University of Auckland Libraries and Learning Services website to view the range of services, workshops and support.
The Learning Essentials website also covers the research and study skills advice and support offered by the University.
Communicating with the University
Learning Coordinators within the China Learning Centres can contact the University through the CLC campus managers.
LINC Online Learning Support Advisors who wish to direct students to advice on matters outside of their academic study, e.g., immigration, health and wellbeing, finances, etc., may find the following links useful:
- The University of Auckland international Office
- The International Office facebook page
- Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz or phone: +64 9 373 7599
Students can contact the Faculty Student Centres for any academic questions students may have, e.g. degree planning, course advice, enrolment help, etc., or health and counselling requirements.
For all other inquiries, visit International student support
LINC Education
LINC Online Learning Support is free and available to undergraduate students studying online in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The service is optional and is in addition to the University of Auckland online classes and academic support.
LINC Online Learning Support helps undergraduate students:
- Develop their academic skills such as writing, research, and referencing.
- Provides valuable guidance or mentorship throughout their studies.
Students choose the frequency of support and how the Learning Advisor contacts them, whether that is by video call, phone, text, chat, or email.
Services are available 7 days a week (except on public holidays) between 3.30pm and 7.30pm (SGT).
India: 1 – 5pm
Indonesia: 2.30 – 6.30pm (JKT)
Thailand: 2.30 – 6pm
Malaysia: 3.30 – 7pm
About LINC Online Learning Support – The University of Auckland.
China Learning Centres
The CLCs have been established to provide students in China who are learning online with a campus experience and face-to-face learning support to enhance their student experience.
View more information about the China Learning Centres.
Learning coordinators provide supplementary learning support for University of Auckland students based at each CLC, providing four hours of student learning support per week to:
- Assist students in their understanding of academic material.
- Direct students’ enquiries to appropriate learning support services e.g., student support, Library or their subject coordinators.
- Refer any questions about the University and its academic or administrative process to the discipline lead.
Learning coordinators do not deliver tutorials or lectures unless approved as an exception through the International Office.
University technology and access
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Students should install the University’s new VPN service (Virtual Private Network) to their computer. This connects them to the University of Auckland campus network, enabling access to websites and systems that are otherwise restricted from offshore.
Canvas
All students learn online through Canvas. This is where they communicate with their lecturer, watch lecture recordings, access course readings and do most of their learning.
- Access your Canvas courses at www.canvas.auckland.ac.nz
- Access Canvas help options through the Help button in the Canvas side bar.
- Take a look at our guide to using Canvas (for students).
Courses allocation
Learning coordinators are allocated to areas of study. The CLC campus manager has a copy of the courses allocated to each learning coordinator.
How to tell whether a course is undergraduate/bachelors or postgraduate
Course numbers tell you which level the course is, for example:
- ENGGEN 131 or EDUC 123 are first-year courses for Bachelors degrees.
- ENGGEN 224 or EDUC 234 are second-year courses for Bachelors degrees.
- ENGGEN 315 or EDUC 336 are third-year courses for Bachelors degrees.
- EDUC 716 or COMPSCI 758 are postgraduate (i.e., Masters) level courses.
FlexIT
FlexIT is an online service that gives students access to University software applications (e.g., Matlab) from any device, anywhere, at any time.
- Access FlexIT
- View FlexIT software application list
IT essentials
Libraries and Learning Services’ IT essentials page provides a range of IT services and support for students and staff.
Digital copies of course readings
Students will have a course reading list in Canvas. If the course readings are not available in digital form, staff or students can request a chapter or article. Read more about copyright and course material available for students studying remotely.
Inspera for digital online exams
Inspera Online Assessments is the University’s platform for delivering online examinations. Familiarise yourself with the platform and the protocols for students when sitting an exam. Please also ask your students to familiarise themselves with the platform in advance of their exam.
Information for students
Information for examiners
The following link provides information for examiners. Though Online Learning Support Advisors / Learning Coordinators are not expected to invigilate exams, nor provide support during exams, it is useful to understand how students can access support during exam time.