

M.Des Courses at AUT University
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AUT University M.Des Highlights 2026
AUT University provides a 18 months of M.Des program to international students. The program is ideal for those students seeking strong academics, extracurricular excellence, and leadership and innovation opportunities. A single M.Des course is available for international students. The first-year tuition fees at AUT University for the M.Des program is NZD 47,022. Along with the tuition, students must make some additional budget for other expenses, including housing, transportation, and more.
AUT University M.Des Admission Requirements and Eligibility
Students must fulfill the basic eligibility requirements and submit all the mandatory documents in order to secure AUT University admissionto the M.Des course. The scores required as part of the eligibility include
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| Particulars | Le Cordon Bleu | AUT - School of Hospitality & Tourism |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wellington | Auckland |
| Courses offered | Bachelor of Culinary Arts & Business, Diploma in Cuisine & Pâtisserie | Bachelor of International Hospitality Management |
| Tuition fees (approx.) | Around NZD 30,000 - 50,000 per year | NZD 25,000 - 30,000 per year |
| Best for | Students aiming for international careers, Michelin-level restaurants, luxury hotels | Students desiring + broader career NZ or Asia-Pacific |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, AUT ranks better than the University of Canterbury. AUT ranking in THE is #401-500, whereas, Canterbury University ranks at #501-600. The rankings of both these universities over the years are given below:
University | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Canterbury | #501-600 | #501-600 | #601-800 |
AUT | #401-500 | #401-500 | #251-300 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Yes, as an international student at AUT, one can work part-time while studying. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during their studies and full-time during the scheduled holidays and / or during the Christmas and New Year holiday periods. A few of the popular part-time jobs in Ne
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
As per unofficial sources, the average salary of AUT graduates ranges between NZ$37,600 – NZ$56,200 (Around INR 18 Lacs – INR 27.5 lakh). The placement rate for the 2023 graduates is 88%. Some of the organizations where this university's graduates work are Adidas, Qantas, Viacom, Nike, Vogue, WHO, e
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Answered a year ago
As per International Student Brochure for 2025, some of the organizations where AUT graduates are working are:
- Adidas
- BBC
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Google Singapore
- Nike
- Qantas
- Vogue
- Ministry of Primary Industries
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