<p>Hi,
I'm an American student who is possibly looking to attend the University of Auckland.
Can anyone tell me about when the first term and second term starts, what is the general college system like for Auckland?
How is the Bachelor's of Commerce/Accounting program?
Are many graduates of New Zealand able to practice in the US should I want to return to the US after college? (More specifically how CPA requirements differ)
Also, can anyone comment on University of Melbourne, 'm interested in it and I know it is actually higher-ranked, but could anyone give insight on this?</p>
<p>Hi, I live in Auckland 
Hm, for UoA, there are 2 semesters a year, 12 weeks long each with a 2 week semester break in between each 6 weeks. 1st semester begins typically at the beginning of March whereas 2nd semester begins mid July (as far as I remember. I’m a senior in hs right now, but I did a paper at the university earlier this year).</p>
<p>Here’s the homepage for the business school: [Business</a> School-Business School-The University of Auckland](<a href=“http://www.business.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/]Business”>Business School - The University of Auckland)</p>
<p>It’s not that hard to go back to the US after you finish your undergrad degree, especially since you already hold citizenship there. I know of someone who did her undergrad at UoA and then went on to get her masters and PhD at MIT and lectures there now. My cousin who got her masters of engineering at UoA also recently immigrated to the USA. </p>
<p>I have a few friends studying at Melbourne at the moment, I just know that their Actuarial programme is quite popular but idk about Accounting sorry haha.</p>
<p>Good luck! I suggest you look online on the UoA site for more info :)</p>
<p>I have visited some of my friends who are currently pursuing commerce degrees at the University of Melbourne some time ago. </p>
<p>From what I have observed the academics are rigorous and very career oriented. (as in applicable in the working world) The University itself is beautiful and has this laid-back atmosphere. I really like the city too, an amazing melting pot of cultures. And if I’m not mistaken, melb grants a decent amount of cpa exemptions. </p>
<p>I could pass on your queries to my friends if you like. Just post em up here.</p>
<p>Bump!!!</p>
<p>I’m in my first year as an undergraduate at the University of Auckland. Basically its as zmallet said. Except if you say college in New Zealand you will likely be misunderstood, because college is used a lot to refer to a high school. I know people at both Auckland and Melbourne and basically it’s like this. Melbourne is good for the name, but from what I’ve heard it seems a bit complacent (according to some people, depending on who you ask) whereas Auckland seems to be more aggressively chasing after more international recognition. Having said that though, that would probably only apply to anyone applying to study there a good while from now, so I suppose that’s of little use to you. Overall I’ve heard good things about both of their degrees, but if you want to go back to America after for a job, Melbourne is probably best. However, you might want to consider the cost of Melbourne too, because the Australian economy is very strong and Melbourne is a ridiculously expensive city (which is the reason I’m not there at the moment).
Hopefully this is helpful.</p>