The Victoria University of Wellington
Northwestern Requirements
Students on this program must live in residential colleges with New Zealand students. Northwestern students report that this is one of the best ways to meet Kiwis and learn about New Zealand culture.Academic Specialties
Political science, International relations, Maori studies, women's studies, film/theatre, earth sciences (includes earthquake studies as Wellington sits on a major fault line), public policy, deaf studies, criminology, development studies, media studies, and tourism management with an environmental focus. There are opportunities for research and field experience in the earthquake and Antarctic studies disciplines, and in criminology and women's studies.Course Type
Direct enrollment in the Victoria University of Wellington facilitated by Arcadia University.Additional Information
About the Terms of Study:This program follows the New Zealand calendar.
- Fall Semester program begins in early July and ends in November.
- Spring Semester program begins in early February and ends in late June.
- Full Year is either February through November (the New Zealand academic year) or early July through late June (the U.S. academic year). Students can choose either option.
Wellington, New Zealand's second largest city, is situated at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island, and is the nation's political and cultural capital. It's a compact city nestled into the foothills with all the advantages of a big city: a large arts scene, theatre and film industry, galleries, museums, and a fabulous sports stadium. Downtown Wellington is also famous for its café culture. The city has a very temperate climate, and is nestled in between scenic hills and the beautiful Wellington Harbor.
Housing
Residence Halls with other international students and Kiwis.- Stafford House, Wai-te-ata, and Everton Hall are the most popular choices among study abroad students. All residence Halls are within walking distance of each of the three campuses and the city center.
Program Costs
Fall 2009: $20,045
- This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.
Approximate Program Size
- Arcadia's program: 20-35 students, depending on the term
- Victoria University of Wellington: 17,000 students
Application Requirements
Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:- Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
- After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
- Arcadia program application, available on the Arcadia-Wellington web site.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
