AustraLearn: New Zealand for a Semester or Academic Year   (also short courses, internships, and full degree courses)

Starting in 2000, FSU became an affiliate of AustraLearn, which is a nonprofit study abroad program provider located in Denver, Colorado. It is uniquely placed to offer many different types of educational experiences for North American students who want to study 'down under' in Australia or New Zealand. AustraLearn offers programs of differing lengths at a wide variety of Australian and New Zealand universities, including custom designed courses. Students are given a full week's orientation upon arrival, discounted airfares, guidance with the application process, and transcript evaluation on completion of the program. There are also scheduled excursions throughout the country during the program.

Dates: The academic calendar in New Zealand begins in February, so Semester 1 typically takes place from February to June/July, while Semester 2 takes place from July through November. Short courses are offered during North American break periods in July, August and January. Internships can be arranged individually.

Course Offerings: Each university offers a different listing of courses. Please check the program catalog in the CIE Office, or ask to see a specific course catalog for the university you wish to attend. All courses must be approved for transfer by your Academic Advisor and the CIE Director prior to departure.

Maori chief, Rotorua, North Island

Costs: Program costs range from $6,600 to $10,200, depending on the university and whether housing and meals are included. The full program fee includes full time tuition, fees, health coverage, housing, meals and Rotorua orientation. Other costs will include airfare (approximately $1,650 from LA), local transportation ($500), and personal expenses, including textbooks ($1,800). Please note that AustraLearn offers a number of scholarships for students who meet eligibility requirements.

Accommodation: Students are encouraged to stay on campus in residence halls or in shared student housing. Some of the universities have their own off-campus housing facilities which are also recommended. Housing arrangements are made before departure, and all costs are included in the program fee.

Embassy Theater, Wellington

Universities in New Zealand: Currently AustraLearn offers placements at seven NZ universities. In the south island students can study at either Otago University in Dunedin or Canterbury University in Christchurch. In the north island students can study at Victoria University in Wellington, Waikato University in Hamilton, Massey University in Palmerston North, or University of Auckland or Auckland University of Technology in Auckland. Each university is unique and offers a full range of courses.

Links:
AustraLearn
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
Otago University, Dunedin
Victoria University of Wellington
Waikato University, Hamilton
University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
Massey University

Click here for some additional pictures of John Moran who is participating in this program for the academic year 2005/2006 in Australia!