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Overview

Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is a coastal city, situated midway down the South Island's east coast, and located close to both mountains and the sea. WU students will study at the , New Zealand’s second oldest university, which has a student body of approximately 12,000. All ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ students on this program will participate in a Maori cultural excursion while in New Zealand. Students will spend a weekend with a Maori community learning about the way of life of the indigenous group. Minimum GPA required by host program: 2.8 GPA.

Academics

Find Canterbury classes here: (Classes are called "Courses")

There are a wide variety of courses available at the University of Canterbury (UC). Most majors are recommended for this program. More is found on the University of Canterbury's website. The university has a very strong and any students interested in studying the Maori culture are strongly encouraged to consider Christchurch.

Housing

Students will live in Ilam Village, which is university housing located nearby. These apartment style accommodations are just five minutes from lecture halls and other campus facilities and offer amenities such as fully equipped kitchens and communal recreational space. More information regarding housing can be found on the of the University of Canterbury's Accommodation website.

Dates

The Christchurch program is available during either Fall or Spring semesters. The Fall semester starts in the beginning of July and ends mid November, Spring semester starts mid February and ends late June.

Cost

Please see the ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Sponsored Programs Cost Matrix for detailed explanation of the cost of each program. For more accommodation information visit the on the UC website. New Zealand requires that all international students purchase a specific type of insurance. This cost is included in the cost paid to ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ University.

  

Pre-Departure Resources

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Office of International Education

Address
Global Learning Center
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
Phone
503-375-5493

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