Lincoln students going on Exchange

We are great believers in experience, so that’s why many of our courses have field studies attached to them. Industries and markets have global dimensions. Going abroad to further your studies will widen your perspective, so we fully support that. 

The Lincoln University Student Exchange Programme allows you to get that broad experience in a different environment.

The programme lets you:

• have the opportunity to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year if selected
• continue to pay only your Lincoln University fees (scholarships and Studylink are still available)
• credit your overseas courses back to your Lincoln degree
• meet people from a different culture and make new friends
• see another part of the world without pausing your studies 
• study subjects in addition to those available at Lincoln and broaden your knowledge of a particular discipline.

Where can you go?

We have partner institutions all over the world that complement the course you are studying at Lincoln University.

Eligibility

For undergraduate students:

• Enrolled at Lincoln University as an undergraduate student.
• Completed at least 120 credits at Lincoln at an undergraduate level and have a minimum of 45 points remaining in their degree that can be credited back from an exchange semester.
• Evidenced academic excellence (with a minimum of GPA of B or higher).
• Alignment between the intended programme at the host university and your Lincoln programme of study.
• The suitability as an ambassador for Lincoln University.

For postgraduate students:

• Enrolled in Master of International Nature Conservation, Master of Natural Resource Management and Ecological Engineering or Master of Management in Agribusiness.
• Completed at least 60 credits at Lincoln at a postgraduate level and have a minimum of 45 points remaining in their degree that can be credited back from an exchange semester.
• Evidenced academic excellence (with a minimum of GPA of B or higher) at postgraduate level.
• Suitability of your proposed programme at the host university to your programme of study at the University.
• The suitability as an ambassador for Lincoln University.

Please note that students cannot do their research/thesis abroad.

How to apply

This is a once-in-a lifetime experience, a chance for you to grow and learn in a new and exciting environment. The first thing you should do is call in to Student Administration and see the Study Abroad and Exchange Administrator to discuss the available options. 

When to go

Students generally study overseas in their second year of a three-year programme, and should usually apply at least one semester in advance. However, applications may still be considered if you want to apply for an Exchange in your third year.

What grades do I need?

You will normally need a B average or higher. You also should be fit and healthy and a good ambassador for Lincoln University.

Application deadlines

Complete the application form below (also available from Student Administration) by the following deadlines: 

• 1 August of previous year for exchange in semester one 
• 1 December of previous year for exchange in semester two

To apply, please fill out the application form:

Lincoln University Student Exchange Programme Application Form [PDF KB] 

Insurance

While you are away, we want to make sure you’re are safe and sound, so you must have medical and travel insurance for the duration of your study.