Brochure
| Program Terms: |
Spring, Year (Jan-Dec), Year (Sept-May), Fall |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Program Sponsor: | AustraLearn AsiaLearn EuroLearn | |
| PROGRAM COST |
Fall, Spring |
| Dates / Deadlines: |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2013 |
10/03/2012  **
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Rolling Admission | 04/04/2013 | 06/21/2013 |
 NOTE: All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. Be sure to confirm dates with Globalinks before finalizing any travel plans.
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| Fall | 2013 |
03/13/2013 **
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Rolling Admission | 06/30/2013 | 11/16/2013 |
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NOTE: All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. Be sure to confirm dates with Globalinks before finalizing any travel plans. Anticipated date of departure from the US: June 28, 2013.
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. |
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| Fact Sheet: |
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| GPA: | 2.75 | Disciplines offered: | Engineering, Arts and Sciences - sciences, Business, Core, Arts and Sciences - non science |
| Service-Learning: | Yes | Program Advisor: | Jennifer Miles - miles@sandiego.edu |
| Program Description: |
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NEW ZEALAND: Hamilton
University of Waikato
Fall/Spring Semester Program
PROGRAM LOCATION
Just over an hour south of Auckland you enter the Hamilton & Waikato region; a land of lush verdant pasture where the fertile soils and reliable rainfall have made this the centre of the dairy industry.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
The University of Waikato offers excellence in teaching and research. The University's qualifications are recognized internationally, its global connections are extensive, and its student profile is diverse. The University has a distinctive New Zealand character derived from the region. Waikato is a Mäori name meaning "flowing water", a name shared with New Zealand's longest river and our home province. At Waikato, students can combine major and supporting subjects from over 3,000 courses, providing a sound basis for future employment or further study.
Established in 1964, the University is spread over a beautifully landscaped 68-hectare campus, a short distance from the center of Hamilton. Hamilton is New Zealand's fourth largest city located in the North Island, 90 minutes drive south of Auckland. It has a population of 130,000 people and is central to many of New Zealand's most popular tourist attractions and outdoor activities including surfing, skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking, caving, climbing, and kayaking to name a few. Scenic river walks, numerous parks and gardens, and a growing café and restaurant culture enable students to enjoy a relaxed yet cosmopolitan environment with a lower cost of living than many other New Zealand cities.
In the nationwide research rankings completed in 2007, Waikato ranked #1 in New Zealand in: accounting and finance; chemistry; communication and media studies; computer science, information technology and information sciences; ecology, evolution and behavior; general business; human resources; industrial relations; international business; management; molecular, cellular and whole organisms biology; pure and applied mathematics; music, literary arts, and other arts.
International students are encouraged to take courses exploring New Zealand and Pacific society, in particular the colorful and fascinating local Mäori Culture.
COURSE INFORMATION
All courses must be approved by USD for transfer prior to departure. Students are advised to start the process well in advance of the application deadline since processing can take weeks.
Please note that the academic year in New Zealand is different than the US because of its location in the southern hemisphere. Semester 1 refers to the US "spring semester" while Semester 2 refers to the US "fall semester." Please take this into account when selecting courses.
Students will need to cross reference Waikato Course offerings with the list of pre-approved Waikato courses. If a course does not yet have a USD equivalent, please notify Jenny Miles (miles@sandiego.edu) so that we can begin the transfer evaluation process prior to your departure for New Zealand.
Students in New Zealand generally take four courses, called "papers".
Australia/New Zealand Course Selection Guide
New Zealand: Waikato Pre-Approved Course Listings
View University of Waikato courses
COST
For a detailed description of program costs please see the Program Cost in the box at the top of this webpage. Click on the link which corresponds to the term you plan to study abroad.
In addition to the scholarships offered by AustraLearn, University of Waikato supports AustraLearn students with two $300NZD awards each year.
Scholarship information for this program: www.australearn.org/scholarships
HOUSING
Globalinks students are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation at Waikato. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance. Options include pre-arranged accommodations and housing arranged upon arrival by student.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
The University of Waikato is located near many of New Zealand's leading adventure attractions and tourist destinations. On-campus clubs offer a range of excursions to areas and events of interest and regularly arrange day trips to various locations. Waikato International organizes trips to Auckland and to Mount Maunganui Beach, one of New Zealand's most popular beaches.
Students who come to Waikato during the July-November semester regularly join the Uni Ski-Snowboard club which owns its own on-slope accommodation at Whakapapa New Zealand's largest ski area.
6-Day Culture and Adventure Program - an orientation program for all Globalinks students: www.australearn.org/Culture-Adventure
MEDIA GALLERY
To view Waikato's YouTube channel, CLICK HERE
Click video below to hear USD students talk about their time in New Zealand:
