Study Abroad

IFSA Victoria University of Wellington

  • Location: Wellington, New Zealand
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Class Eligibility: Juniors and seniors

Introduction

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As the capital city, Wellington is the political, geographical, and cultural center of New Zealand. The cosmopolitan city is surrounded by beaches and is spotted with green spaces like Mt. Victoria and Somes Island. Wellington is a very walkable city with a vibrant university presence. Victoria University of Wellington is considered to be the top university for research quality in New Zealand.  In addition to its wide range of courses, Victoria University is home to a world-renowned performing arts department and an internationally acclaimed business school. The university also prides itself in being world-class in the areas of Earthquake and Antarctic Research.

  • Visa:

    Required. Non-U.S. Citizens may have to meet additional requirements to study abroad in NZ depending on their country of citizenship. Non-US citizens should consult with the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.

  • Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Student pay room and board fees directly to IFSA.
Requirements

Students are strongly encouraged to take the indigenous Māori language while studying abroad in New Zealand.

Academic Credit

15 point classes in New Zealand are equal to one Haverford credit. Students must take at least 60 points. This is equivalent to four courses at Haverford. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.

Curriculum

Students may take any of the available courses offered by the university. A course catalog can be found on the University of Wellington’s website.

Course Highlights

Accounting, Architecture, Art History, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Finance, Film, Geography, History, International Relations, Language Studies, Linguistics, Management, Maori Studies Mathematics, Media Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Statistics, Theater

Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.

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Orientation

Provided by IFSA

Number of Students

Over 20,000 students attend the Victoria University of Wellington.

Housing/Meal Plans

Students live in self-catered apartments with New Zealand and international students. Housing is self-catered and includes kitchens where students can prepare their own meals.

Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program. 

Notes

Additional Resources

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Options

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Dates

  • Semester I: Early July through mid-November
  • Semester II: Mid-February through late June

Application Deadlines

  • Semester I: March 1
  • Semester II: October 1

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