Study Abroad

IFSA University of Auckland

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

Introduction

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Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and allows students to experience student life in an urban setting. Rated the third most livable city in the world, it includes both a vibrant metropolitan setting and stunning natural landscapes. Auckland is a hub for international business, entertainment, restaurants, shopping centers, and sporting events. The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s most prestigious university and is located in the heart of the city. The historical campus provides a full range of amenities for students including cafes, libraries, health services, and a recreation center.

  • 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

A course catalog can be found on the University of Auckland website. The following subjects have very limited enrollment availability: Biological Science, Psychology, and Computer Science.

Course Highlights

Accounting and Finance, Anthropology, Applied Sciences, Architecture, Art History, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Culture Studies, Disability Studies, Earth Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Health Studies, History, Humanities, Information Systems, International Relations, Language, Mathematics, Media Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Statistics

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

Almost 42,000 students attend the University of Auckland

Housing/Meal Plans

Apartments/Flat – students will have access to a shared kitchen space to cook all their meals. Student accommodation in Auckland is in very high demand; therefore, if you sign your student acceptance agreement with IFSA, the IFSA staff will apply for your housing as soon as they are able and pay a housing deposit on your behalf. Should you withdraw from the program after your IFSA student acceptance agreement has been signed, you will be charged the $500 housing withdrawal fee that Auckland charges.

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

Notes

Additional Resources

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Options

  • Semester
  • STEM Courses Offered
  • Direct Enrollment

Dates

  • Semester I: Mid-July to mid-November
  • Semester II: Late February to early July

Application Deadlines

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

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