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Review the eligibility requirements and apply on or before the listed deadline by submitting all items listed under the application checklist to the appropriate location.

Program Contact


If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:

Sarah Young Reuben at sarahy@umn.edu or call 612.624.1537.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Review the Eligibility Requirements
Apply by the Application Deadline. It is recommended that you apply early; complete applications are reviewed as they are submitted.
Apply for your passport
Research Scholarship Possibilities

Print and submit the following pieces to the Learning Abroad Center (map):

  • Print and Submit: Application Checklist
  • Learning Abroad Application
    On the top portion of the form, please indicate the following to help us identify your program:

    Program Name: University Study in New Zealand
    Sponsor: LAC
    Program Track/Host Institution: University of Auckland

  • College Transcript
    Submit an unofficial copy from all colleges or universities attended.

  • Signature Form
    Create a MyLearn account on AustraLearn's website. Once you have submitted your online application, download and print the Study Abroad Adviser Signature Form to turn in to The Learning Abroad Center. The Learning Abroad Center will complete the form and send it to AustraLearn on your behalf. Allow two weeks for processing.

Complete and submit the following pieces to AustraLearn:

  • AustraLearn Application
    Go to AustraLearn's website to fill out their on-line application. Click on "Apply Now" and follow the directions indicated. It is your responsibility to remain in contact with AustraLearn to be certain that your application is complete by the application deadline.

  • Faculty Recommendation Form
    Print this form off of AustraLearn's web site and follow the directions indicated.

  • Six Passport Photos

  • College Transcript
    Submit an official copy from all colleges or universities attended.

  • Application Fee
    Please note that the $30 application fee is waived for University of Minnesota students. In order to be eligible for the waiver, you must enter the code '2010QGLA' when you submit your on-line application.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a University of Minnesota sponsored program which is offered in partnership with AustraLearn. This is why you will complete application materials for the Learning Abroad Center and AustraLearn.

Eligibility Requirements
Students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:

Language Level No language prerequisite
GPA

3.0
Class Standing University of Minnesota sophomore and above

Program Dates & Application Deadlines


Print and submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:

Term
Program Dates
Deadline
Spring Semester
Early Feb–late June
Nov 1
Calendar Year
Early Feb–late Nov
Nov 1
Fall Semester
Early July–mid Nov
Apr 1
Academic Year
Early July–late June
Apr 1

*If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.

Next Steps

Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:

  1. The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
  2. The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
  3. Once the Learning Abroad Center has reviewed your completed application, we email you with your status. This email contains important instructions to follow after you have received your acceptance notice from your university/co-sponsor.
  4. The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
  5. If accepted, follow the instructions outlined in the Learning Abroad Center email referred to in Step #3. You need to pay a program deposit to the Learning Abroad Center. (Do not pay a deposit to your university/co-sponsor.)
  6. Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
  7. If you choose not to participate in the program, email your Learning Abroad Center program contact and your university/co-sponsor contact.
 
Last modified on November 21, 2008