Auckland Transport offers discounted fares to eligible full-time tertiary students.

How to apply

To apply for a tertiary student concession on your AT HOP card:

• Check if you're eligible for the tertiary student discount.
• You need to register your AT HOP card to a primary account to complete the application online.
  • If your AT HOP card is registered to a linked account, you will need to visit an AT Customer Service Centre with your AT HOP card, student ID and tertiary sticker to apply for your concession.
• Follow the steps for your tertiary institute:
  
  • The University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University.
  • All other tertiary institutes.

The University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University students

If you are a student enrolled with The University of Auckland, AUT or Massey University you can apply online and through the AT Mobile app.

Once your application is complete, your concession will apply for up to 3 years, providing you remain enrolled in an eligible course.

All other tertiary institutes

Tertiary student discount

The AT HOP tertiary fares are at least 20% less than the adult AT HOP single trip fare. The discount applies to most public transport services, except SkyBus, tertiary shuttles and some ferry services. For tertiary fare information see fares & discounts.

• The tertiary student discount is not available on a cash fare.
• You may only hold one AT HOP card with a tertiary concession on it.
• If eligible, you may also hold a Gold AT HOP card with a SuperGold concession on it and an AT HOP card with a Tertiary concession. Find out more about the multiple concessions.

Tertiary student discount eligibility

Enrolled full-time

To be eligible for the tertiary student discount, you must be a full-time student enrolled and attending an NZQA accredited and approved tertiary course at an AT Approved Tertiary Provider.

For full eligibility criteria, see our tertiary student discount terms & conditions.

Proof of eligibility is required while travelling

When using public transport, tertiary students must have their current tertiary student ID card with a current AT tertiary ID sticker with them and present it on request to prove their eligibility for travel.

The University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University students who have uploaded a photo via the app, do not require a sticker on their tertiary student ID card. You'll need to have the app available on request while travelling.

Services not covered by tertiary student discount

There are some bus and ferry services which are not covered under the tertiary student discount including:

• SkyBus,
• Waiheke ferry services,
• Tertiary shuttle services.

Auckland Transport and its operators reserve the right to add or remove any route or service from the discount scheme at any time without notice. If in doubt, students should check directly with the relevant operators to see if they accept the AT tertiary ID sticker on their services.

Tertiary concession expiry and renewal

If you are a student of The University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University, and have applied online for your concession, it will last for up to 3 years as long as you remain enrolled in an eligible full time course.

If you had applied for your tertiary concession at a customer service centre, your concession expires on the same date as your AT tertiary sticker or your student ID (whichever is earlier). You'll need to reapply once this expires to continue receiving a discount.

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