Study Abroad

Would you like to study in New Zealand for one or two semesters and transfer your credit back to your degree at home?

The Lincoln University Study Abroad Programme enables you to do this.

The programme is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, provided they satisfy Lincoln's entrance requirements. More information can be found in the Study Abroad at Lincoln University brochure (PDF, 1 MB)

Study Abroad at Lincoln University

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Duration

It is possible to study abroad at Lincoln University for either one semester or a full academic year. Most courses are taught over one semester.

The University’s academic year is divided into two semesters:

Semester one - February to June
Key dates - semester one 2013

Semester two - July to November
Key dates - semester two 2013

Study Abroad students are required to study full-time to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements.

This means that students will need to study 60 Lincoln University credits per semester:

• For undergraduate students this means choosing four courses per semester, each worth 15 credits.
• For postgraduate students this means choosing three courses per semester, each worth 20 credits.

Courses

Students can choose from any of the courses on offer at Lincoln University, provided they have the appropriate background for the course they wish to study. The rules for meeting pre-requisite requirements are not imposed for Study Abroad students, however noting the prerequisites will assist students to select suitable courses.

Details of individual courses can be found on our Courses A-Z web page, with confirmation of whether they are offered in Semester 1 or Semester 2. When choosing courses please also bear in mind that each course must be taught in a different timetable block to avoid timetable clashes. 

If you require full course outlines in order to get pre-approval from your University please contact the Study Abroad Co-ordinator to request further information.

Entrance requirements

Academic
Students must usually have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 2.75. Students with a lower GPA can apply and be assessed on a case-by-case basis.   

English language
Students must meet the Lincoln University English language entry requirements. For full details please see our English language web page. (Please note English language tests may not be required for selected European nationals who have been taught in English, please contact Student Administration for more information.)

Visa Requirements

Prospective students will need a Student Visa to study in New Zealand and this need to be obtained prior to departure to New Zealand. For more information check the New Zealand Immigration Service website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

All Study Abroad Student are required by law to have appropriate medical and travel insurance for the duration of their study.

We strongly advise that you do not take out insurance from your home country as it is unlikely to meet the specific requirements for New Zealand compliance (you will be unable to register at Lincoln University without a compliant insurance policy).

We therefore recommend that all international students take out Studentsafe - University Insurance which is endorsed by all New Zealand Universities. For further details please see our insurance information.

Apply online : 

Click on the above apply now Link to complete an online application  

(Please also read the instructions on how to choose the Study Abroad programme)

or

Download an application form
Complete the application for international students (PDF 1548 KB) and return it to Lincoln University along with:

• An original or verified copy of your most recent University Transcript(s)
• A verified copy of your passport or birth certificate

What happens next:

1. We will e-mail a username and password to you, giving you access to the Lincoln University Campus Administration System (LUCAS). You can then check the status of your application within LUCAS.
2. If approved, you will be sent a letter of admission, we will email and/or post a copy of this to you. An information pack will be emailed to you which will contain your visa application, accommodation application and course information. You will also be asked to accept your offer via LUCAS and clear anything listed on your LUCAS To Do List.
3. You enrol in LUCAS - Select your term e.g. semester two, 2012 and follow the instructions to enrol in classes.
4. Complete your Enrolment - You complete your enrolment for your chosen courses when you arrive at Lincoln - which includes making payment for any fees, and meeting with a course advisor who approves your course selection.
5. Orientation - meet all the other students from around the world that you'll be studying with.

* The fees quoted above are for 2013 only (unless otherwise stated) and are revised annually.

* You may also wish to consider other associated study costs

Most Study Abroad students choose to live in campus accommdation.

There are several  options available, and the semi-catered option is popular. More information and an online application form can be found on the Accommodation Services web page.

Fore more information about the Study Abroad Programme please contact:

Diane de Haan
Study Abroad and Exchange Co-ordinator
Student Services
PO Box 85094
Lincoln University
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand

Phone:  64 3 321 8483
Fax:  64 3 325 3850
Email: Diane.deHaan@lincoln.ac.nz

Lincoln University is a signatory to the New Zealand Government Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students as established under section 238F of the Education Act 198. Copies of the Code are available from the University or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education.