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Arcadia University: Victoria University of Wellington
Location: New Zealand: Wellington
Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Dates: July-Nov., Feb.-June, Feb.-Nov., July-June
450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 United States
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Phone: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: 1-215-572-2174
Description
Experience life in Wellington, New Zealand, embracing both cultural and academic differences. Victoria University excels in political science, women's studies, film/theatre, creative writing, and earth sciences. The first two areas of study listed reflect Wellington as NZ's political heart, the third reflects Wellington as NZ's cultural heart of the culture. And where else to study earth sciences but a city hugging a rugged tip of land in the middle of an earthquake fault line. You won't just study earth science - you'll live it.
As a fully enrolled student at Victoria University, you'll have hundreds of course options available to you. With over 17,000 students spread across three campuses that are only minutes walk from one another, you can expect a vibrant campus environment in this picturesque city.
Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall and spring semester: 15-18 credits.
* Academic year: 30-36 credits.
Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 2.70 or better on a 4.0 scale.
You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.
Highlights
An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services that we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack.
Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program in Auckland and Rotorua that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of New Zealand as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, you can expect to participate with other Arcadia students on a three day weekend in beautiful national park land for a true New Zealand bush and sea experience
It's almost impossible to explain in words the educational and cultural experience that study abroad can be and Arcadia is there to help you get the most out of that experience.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
Inquire about specific cost.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
Tuition, housing, academic advising, pre-departure services, host country orientation, host country support, health and accident insurance, ISIC card, and Arcadia University transcript.
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Independent living
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Transcript
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement
The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.
Year Founded
1853
