AustraLearn and Lincoln University

  New Zealand

• Christchurch: 
Christchurch

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov

Description: Lincoln University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching and research in commerce and management, primary production, natural resources and science. Lincoln has a strong commitment to international education that has resulted in the development of internationally relevant qualifications and research activities. Since its establishment in 1878 Lincoln University has continued to develop a range of quality and internationally recognized study options at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Lincoln enjoys a very multicultural campus with over 1,800 International students from 65 different countries. An International Center was established in 1993 to provide special support for international students. The University is proud of its history in meeting the needs of its international students.

Our campus is set in the beautiful Canterbury plains and provides everything you need, including accommodation in our own halls of residence. We offer the perfect environment for undisturbed study and we are just 20 minutes away from all that the city of Christchurch has to offer you: pubs, clubs, music, movies, theatre, the arts, and of course Christchurch's famous sporting events and facilities.

Highlights: There are a variety of clubs and societies including:

Sport - Anything and everything! e.g., Boardriders, mountain biking, rowing, touch rugby, canoe polo, drago boating, indoor cricket, and snowboarding.

General - Covers every interest E.g. The Lincoln Environmental Organization (LEO) Christian Fellowship, Pacific Island student group, Wine appreciation, International Club, and Exposure (photography).

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

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