AustraLearn and Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov
Description:
AustraLearn will facilitate your enrollment to Victoria University of Wellington for one or two semesters of study abroad or into a degree program- bachelor's, master's or PhD. Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) was established in 1899. With 100-years of teaching and research tradition, students can choose from ancient to modern study subjects. North American students will join a student body of over 14,000 which includes over 1000 international students from over 65 countries. Excellent support services, built over 50 years of looking after the needs of international students. Victoria University is located in Wellington, the capital ciy of New Zealand. With three campuses spread thhroughout the city, Wellington was voted New Zealand's top city- the country's most exciting, go-ahead city and the best place to live. It is New Zealand's political, commercial, financial and cultural capital. Wellington offers a healthly lifestyle in a mild and temperate climate, while also acting as a gateway to the rest of the country. Many recreational and sporting activities, from bush walking, water sports and skiing all within a few hours drive.
Highlights:
With a student body of almost 20,000, students are part of a community the size of a small town. Facilities include libraries, cafes and bars (drinking age 18), theaters, banks, pharmacy, book center, computer shop, day care centers, newspapers, travel agent, student job search, recreation and cultural facilities, health service and marae (Maori meeting house). Victoria has access to playing fields and facilities that offer the chance to be involved in rugby, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash, netball and climbing. With the best stadium in New Zealand students have the chance to see the best rugby in the world and to view world-class soccer, rugby league, Australian
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Admin (Hospitality, Sports)
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Botany
- Business Studies Grad Level
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science / IT
- Conflict Studies
- Counseling
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- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice / Corrections
- Culture
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering (Computer)
- English
- English Literature
- Finance
- French
- Graphic Design
- Languages / Linguistics
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Ad., & PR
- Mathematics
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- Music
- Peace Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science/Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theater, Drama, Dance
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Visual Arts
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn
Cost Include Description:
AustraLearn is the largest program provider to Australia and New Zealand and offers very competitive and affordable prices. Program fees include full-time tuition, health coverage, housing, meals plan option, fees and our unique orientation in Rotorua, North Island held prior to semester start. Most students live on-campus at the universities are assisted with an off-campus apartment or homestay.
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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