Study Abroad

Situated on New Zealand’s North Island, the University of Auckland offers strong academics and an outstanding location for travel and exploration. The University is New Zealand’s only member of Universitas 21, an international alliance of comprehensive research-intensive universities. More than 33,000 students make up the current population, including about 4,800 international students.

Location: The Auckland region is home to 1.3 million people, roughly one-third of New Zealand’s population. The city of Auckland—known as the “City of Sails” because of the number of sailboats in the harbors and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf—provides a dynamic setting for study abroad. With a diverse range of activities available in its three harbors, two mountain ranges and more than 50 islands, the Auckland region consistently receive high ratings for its quality of life.
Areas of Study: Arts; business and information management; commerce; education; engineering; health sciences; medicine; music; music education; performing arts; planning; property; science; technology; theology; visual arts. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include art history, biology, business, English, geography, Maori and Pacific studies, real estate and psychology.
Activities: As an enrolled student, you will be a member of the AUSU (Auckland University Student Union), which allows you to join any of the university’s 120 sporting and special interest clubs. The city is within half an hour of numerous attractions and adventure activities, including museums, botanical gardens, the Blue Canyon, vineyards, horseback riding and sailing.
Accommodations: You will live at the Railway Campus, a former railway station and present-day national heritage building in downtown Auckland. Your single bedroom will be in a two- or three-bedroom apartment within the Railway Campus. A large, well-equipped communal kitchen provides hot and cold food storage and cooking space for residents. Other amenities include a sunny reading room and library, music practice rooms, big-screen Sky TV lounge with three smaller TV lounges as well as the Games Room and a fitness gymnasium.
Academic Calendar: Because New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Fall semester: February–June
Spring semester: July–December
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction: English
Web site: University: www.auckland.ac.nz
Study Abroad: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/studyabroad/
Classes: https://ndeva.auckland.ac.nz/ndeva/course_catalog/Uofak/subtoc.asp
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University of Canterbury

Founded in 1873 as New Zealand’s second university, University of Canterbury is one of the country’s foremost universities. Internationally recognized for its teaching and research, the university emphasizes a commitment to student learning. With nearly 13,000 students, its size allows for teaching a wide range of subjects, while fostering an environment distinguished by student services.

Location: On the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, picturesque Christchurch is often described as the most English city in the South Seas. It is best known for its beautiful gardens and wildlife parks. Christchurch also offers an abundance of festivals and events. The open ocean lies to the east, while the plains and foothills of the Southern Alps lie to the west. Fewer than 500,000 people call Christchurch their permanent home.
Areas of Study: Arts; business and economics; engineering; sciences. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, ecology, English, film studies, New Zealand studies, sociology, and theater.
Activities: University of Canterbury’s Student Association (UCSA) offers clubs and societies for nearly every interest and level of sports skill. UCSA also presents weekly activities ranging from concerts to movies. Within a two-hour drive, you can visit one of 10 mountain resorts or go whale watching, skiing, hiking, kayaking, white-water rafting and fishing.
Accommodations: You can choose to live in one of several on-campus housing options, some of which include a meal plan.
Academic Calendar: Because New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Fall semester: February–June
Spring semester: July–November
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction: English
Web site: University: www.canterbury.ac.nz
Study Abroad: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/studyab
Classes: www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/GetCourseList.aspx
After selecting a subject, scroll to “View all Courses”
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University of Otago

The University of Otago became New Zealand’s first university in 1869. Today it is recognized internationally as a leader in many research areas and for the quality of its teaching. With more than 17,000 students in a city of 120,000 people, the University of Otago is one of those rare institutions where the main activity of its host city is education. Consequently, Dunedin’s commerce, music, sport and entertainment have evolved around its student culture.

Location: Dunedin, on New Zealand’s South Island, is surrounded by white beaches, bush-clad hills, tidal inlets and volcanic landforms. Its coast is home to the yellow-eyed penguin and the world’s only mainland breeding colony of the royal albatross. St. Clair beach in Dunedin is considered one of New Zealand’s best for surfing. Otago's attractive campus, which mixes historic and modern buildings, is a short walk from central shopping and services. Having produced many of New Zealand’s best writers, artists and musicians, Dunedin’s support for culture is evident in its modern public art gallery, professional theater, museums and libraries.
Areas of Study: Humanities; sciences; business; health sciences. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include business, New Zealand studies, anthropology, tourism, ecology and biology.
Activities: The University of Otago receives high rankings from students for the quality of its “campus lifestyle.” As an enrolled student, you become a member of the Otago University’s Students’ Association, which organizes social and sporting events. It also gives you access to the campus cafes, gym, clubs and societies. Off campus, you can explore some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenic and outdoor attractions, including lakes, mountains, rivers and secluded beaches. Dunedin offers a variety of music, entertainment and sports events.
Accommodations: You will live in university-owned student housing. Most study abroad students choose to live in the off-campus, university-owned flats that are shared with local students and at least one other international student.
Academic Calendar: Because New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Fall semester: February–June
Spring semester: July–November
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction: English
Web site: University: www.otago.ac.nz
Study Abroad: www.otago.ac.nz/international/study_abroad
Classes: http://www.otago.ac.nz/subjects/index.html
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At a Glance

Student Profiles

Jessie Hull
Auckland
Lidia Zurek
Dunedin

Cherrington Scholars Eligible

Sir Edmund Hillary, most famous for his 1953 ascent of Mount Everest, began his climbing career by trekking to the top of Ruapehu, the highest point on the country’s North Island.
Among the names the Maori have for their homeland is Aotearoa, which translates to “land of the long white cloud.”
Before the arrival of humans, New Zealand was free of mammals, except those who, like seals and bats, could swim or fly to its shores.
Rugby games in New Zealand are frequently accompanied by a haka, a Maori chant embellished with foot stamping and hand gestures.
Along with Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham and Dorothy L. Sayers, New Zealand native Ngaio Marsh, author of 32 detective novels, was classified as one of publishing’s four original “queens of crime.”
New Zealand native Jane Campion, director of the Academy Award-winning film, The Piano, was the first female director to win the Palme D'Or at Cannes.
New Zealand’s national rugby team is the All Blacks, considered one of the most formidable teams in the world.