AustraLearn and University of Canterbury
New Zealand
- Christchurch:
Christchurch
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov
Description:
Established in 1873 by scholars from Oxford and Cambridge, the university has an international reputation for academic excellence. The University's modern and well-equipped facilities are spread across a spacious suburban campus, with easy access to the center of the city. With about 12,000, the University of Canterbury has hosted thousands of international students over more than 40 years. Canterbury is the only university on the South Island to have major field stations, serving as field-trip bases and research centers for staff and students. Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand's South Island and it is also known as the Garden City. It lies on the coastal edge of the Canterbury Plains, close to both sea and mountains. The city offers, cultural and recreational opportunities and access to national parks and wilderness areas; several ski-fields and silvery beaches within an hour and a half's drive from campus. Vibrant, cosmopolitan, great shopping and host of activities define Christchurch.
Highlights:
The University of Canterbury Student 's Association sponsors such a variety of clubs that there is something for everyone. The Tramping Club is one of the most popular clubs on campus, with tramping gear available for rent. The International Student Center plans a variety of events throughout the year, including a ski trip. There is always something happening on campus and around the city.
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Admin (Hospitality, Sports)
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Botany
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Business Studies Grad Level
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Communications
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science / IT
- Economics
- Education
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- Engineering (Chemical)
- Engineering (Civil)
- Engineering (Computer)
- Engineering (Electrical)
- Engineering (Mechanical)
- English
- English Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Forestry
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- History
- Human Res. Management
- Humanities
- International Relations
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- Journalism / Broadcasting
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Ad., & PR
- Mathematics
- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science/Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian & Slavic Studies
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Visual Arts
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn
Cost Include Description:
AustraLearn provides educational study abroad programs at 26 Australian and all 8 New Zealand universities, as well as 1 university in Fiji. AustraLearn also offers internships and summer programs. Participate in a high-quality internship (for credit) or study for a semester or year and earn course credit to transfer back to your home university in North America. All majors and degrees are available, from Accounting to Zoology. Programs are offered at universities located throughout Australia and New Zealand, all beautiful environments. With 20 years experience, AustraLearn is the largest program provider to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and offers very competitive and affordable prices. AustraLearn assists you every step of the way with selecting subjects, credit transfer, financial planning, student visa processes, travel bookings and orientation materials. In addition, as part of the program, students participate in our unique 4- day Program Introduction in Cairns, Queensland, or Rotorua, NZ prior to semester start as well as a 3-day conservation-based volunteer project during your semester abroad.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Other
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Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.
Year Founded: 1989
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