Study Abroad at Lincoln University

Entrance requirements

To be eligible for the Study Abroad Programme, you should have:

Completed at least one year of study at university
A ‘B’ average or higher
Meet English language requirements if English is not your first language.

Nomination and application deadlines

Nominations

Semester 1 (February – June): 15 September of previous year
Semester 2 (July – November): 15 March of current year

Applications

Semester 1 (February – June): 30 September of previous year
Semester 2 (July – November): 30 March of current year

For more information see: Key dates

What can you study?

As a Study Abroad or exchange student you may choose from any of the courses we offer, as long as you have the appropriate preparation, and you must study full-time.

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Undergraduate students

Almost all undergraduate courses are 15 credits each, and most students will enrol in 60 credits per semester (four courses). The minimum number of credits you may study in a semester is 45 (three courses).

You can choose from courses at the 100 level (first year), 200 level (second year), or 300 level (third year). Check the prerequisites for each course at the 200 and 300 levels to ensure you have suitable preparation.

Postgraduate students

Postgraduate courses are at the 600 level and are 20 credits. Students enrol in three courses per semester.

Courses and timetable

At the start of each semester you will have access to course outlines. The Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator can provide you with copies earlier on request. These may not be the final versions but would be suitable for a pre-approval process at your home university.

On arrival you’ll have an opportunity to discuss your course selections with Lincoln’s academic staff and you’ll still be able to make changes during the first week of the semester.

Find out more about our courses

See the 2025 timetable of courses

Steps to find courses and build your timetable

How to apply

You will need these supporting documents:

A certified copy of your academic transcript
A certified copy of your passport
Evidence of English language competency

Apply online

Admission and enrolment

We will email you with:

An admission letter/Offer of Place
Enrolment and course information.

Fees

Tuition

As a study abroad student, you will be required to pay tuition fees at Lincoln.

For fee details see: International fees

For partner pricing contact your Study Abroad office or Lincoln University.

Student Services Levy

For fee details see: Student Services Fee

Insurance

For insurance fee details see: Insurance requirements

Accommodation

There are plenty of options, either fully-catered or self-catered. The university has halls of residence, flats and some houses that are just a few minutes’ walk from your lectures. You can even lodge with a New Zealand family in a Homestay if you want to experience how Kiwis live.

Find out more about your accommodation options

Applying for a student visa

As a Study Abroad student, you will need to obtain a student visa prior to departure from your home country. See the Immigration New Zealand website for more information.

Student visa information — Immigration New Zealand website

Insurance

While you are with us, 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. For further details, see our insurance information.

Insurance requirements

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