University Study in New Zealand:
University of Auckland
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Academics

  • Study at one of New Zealand's oldest and largest institutions
  • Take classes taught by renowned faculty
  • Study in an urban location
This program appeals to students who are interested in learning about the culture of New Zealand, would like to fulfill requirements in their major, and want to take classes alongside Kiwis.

Academic Structure

Program type: This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by Kiwi faculty. View a six-minute online presentation to familiarize yourself with the educational context, learn about differences you will find in the classroom, and more.

Level: Lower- and upper-division classes are available. 100-level classes at the University of Auckland tend to equal sophomore/second year in the US, while 200- and 300-level classes equal junior/senior year in the US.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year, calendar year. The New Zealand academic calendar begins in February and ends in November.

Prerequisites: Sophomores and above, 3.0 GPA. There may be prerequisites for specific classes.

Courseload: You will take 3-4 classes for the equivalent of about 13 US credits per semester, which is approximately 60 points at the University of Auckland. See the University Study in New Zealand credit chart for more information.

Coursework

You can search for classes on the University of Auckland's website.

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. market your study abroad experience for future career goals.

For more tips on finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.

 

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.

Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.

This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:

Chemistry

History
Computer Science & Engineering Sociology
Focus on Multicultural Issues  

If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.

 
Last modified on April 29, 2009