Semester Study Abroad Options in New Zealand
CU Boulder Education Abroad has great semester program options in New Zealand. Keep the following in mind:
Program Type
- All semester programs are direct enroll or exchanges, meaning you take classes at a host university.
- Exchange programs require a high level of independence and offer less support.
- Direct enroll programs through our partner provider WorldStrides allow you to take courses at a local university with a high level of in-country support from WorldStrides.
Dates
- The New Zealand academic calendar runs February-June for term 1 and July-November for term 2.
- Seasons are opposite in Australia, so our winter is their summer. This also means that our first semester is their second semester, and vice versa.
Summer Options
Looking for something else? We also offer a faculty-lead global seminar in the summer or a summer internship.
South Island
When you think of iconic New Zealand landscapes, you are probably thinking of the south island! With big Pacific Northwest vibes, the South Island is home to smaller cities and bigger nature.
| Features | University of Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand) | WorldStrides New Zealand: Christchurch University of Canterbury | University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand) | WorldStrides New Zealand: Dunedin University of Otago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Exchange and direct agreement options | Partner provider through WorldStrides | Exchange and direct agreement options | Partner provider through WorldStrides |
| Course Location | University of Canterbury | University of Canterbury | University of Otago | University of Otago |
| General Dates | New Zealand-style dates | New Zealand-style dates | New Zealand-style dates | New Zealand-style dates |
| Level of Support | Low | High | Low | High |
| Housing | On-campus apartment. Independent housing is allowed. | On-campus apartment. Independent housing is allowed. | On-campus flat. Independent housing is allowed. | On-campus flat. Independent housing is allowed. |
| GPA Requirements | 2.75 (firm for Engineers, flexible for other majors) | 2.75 (firm for Engineers, flexible for other majors) | 3.0 - exchange 2.6 - non-exchange | 2.6 |
| Optional Internship Available | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Price | $$ | $$$ | $$ | $$$ |
| Scholarship availability |
North Island
The smaller of the two islands, the north island has bigger city vibes with the culturally vibrant cities of Auckland and Wellington while still having plenty of nature to explore!
| Features | CIEE New Zealand: Auckland Open Campus | WorldStrides New Zealand: Auckland AUT | WorldStrides New Zealand: Wellington Victoria University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Study Abroad Center | Partner provider through WorldStrides | Partner provider through WorldStrides |
| Course Location | CIEE Study Center | Auckland University of Technology | Victoria University |
| General Dates | US-style dates | New Zealand-style dates | New Zealand-style dates |
| Level of Support | High | High | High |
| Housing | Shared apartments, residence halls, studio apartments. No independent housing allowed. | Apartment. Independent housing is allowed. | On-campus flat. Independent housing is allowed. |
| GPA Requirements | 2.5 (some flexibility) | 2.5 3.0 - required for internship participants | 2.7 (flexible) |
| Optional Internship Available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Price | $$-$$$$ depending on if you study for 12 or 18 weeks | $$$ | $$$ |
| Scholarship availability | Typical range is $1,000-$5,000 (varies depending on 2 or 3 blocks) |