Study Abroad Information for Linfield Students

Semester Abroad in New Zealand

Experience all that New Zealand has to offer! From rugged mountains, spectacular glaciers and fjords, and unique wildlife to the diverse culture including indigenous Maori influences.

A New Zealand semester abroad provides opportunities to study in places surrounded by beautiful landscapes while receiving a high level of international education at one of three university locations:

• The University of Canterbury, Christchurch
• The University of Otago,Dunedin
• The University of Waikato, Hamilton

Dates: The academic year in New Zealand is the reverse of the USA. The first semester runs from approximately February 1st to mid-June, and the second semester from approximately July 5th to mid-November.

Curriculum: The New Zealand universities are strong in the fields of: Marine Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Computer Science, Forestry, Environmental Science, Business, Humanities, Health Sciences, Maori Studies, Education, Law, and much more!

Selection Criterium: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required at the time of application for all three University locations in New Zealand.

Housing: Students stay in University arranged housing, and prepare their own meals.

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Websites:

University of Otago

University of Waikato

University of Canterbury

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