AUCKLAND: University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Dates
- Fall Semester - Mid July - Mid November
- Spring Semester - late February - late June
Application Deadline
- Fall Semester - March 1
- Spring Semester - October 1
Description
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program, on the north island of New Zealand, allows students to live and study in a cosmopolitan city with picturesque harbors, mountains, lakes, parks, and beaches just a short distance from the university. Students spend either the summer/fall or the spring/summer terms at the University of Auckland. The courses are offered mostly in the Arts & Sciences, but there are a variety of disciplines from which to choose. Students will also have access to all campus resources, including e-mail, campus activities, library facilities, and sports clubs.
Host University
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university with 24,000 students. It is located in the heart of the city and offers many big city attractions such as theater, recreation, sports, pubs, and restaurants.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2 completed terms at NU, one of which may be a summer term
- GPA of at least 3.0
- Transfer students and spring admits, please contact OISP for eligibility
Application Procedure
- Completed online OISP application
- University of Auckland online application -http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/international-students/study-abroad-and-exchange/apply-for-study-abroad-or-exchange (Please indicate COPOS for study abroad student)
- 1 passport-sized photo
- Certified copy of passport ID page
- Official transcript
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Photocopy of Passport ID Page
Cost
Fall 2013 or Spring 2014: $20,490
Includes: Northeastern University (NU) tuition for 16 NU credits ($20,390), and 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance ($100). Students are responsible for all other expenses, including housing and other non-academic costs for which they will be billed directly by the program provider or host institution. Students are also responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights.
Accommodations
(The Railway House is currently under construction. Please see OISP staff for information on future accommodations). Students live in Railway House with other university and international students. Rooms are "twin share studios" with other university and international students. This style accommodation has a double bedroom, living area, kitchen, and a bathroom. Meals are not included. Bed linens are provided by the University of Auckland for an additional cost.