New Zealand: Hamilton Semester

The University of Waikato in Hamilton

The University of Waikato is internationally recognized for the variety and high quality of its educational programs. Located in the relaxed and scenic city of Hamilton on the North Island, the beautiful campus of the University of Waikato stretches out over 166 acres of picturesque grounds, with extensive recreational areas surrounding three lakes. The name “Waikato” is a Maori word meaning “running water”, and is the name of both the local province and the river running through Hamilton. The Maori character on campus provides cultural richness and diversity and is an important aspect of Waikato’s overall identity. In 2001 over 13,000 students were enrolled at Waikato, and 1,450 of these were international students. Students came from over 60 different countries, bringing together cultures and experiences from around the world.

For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz

Course Offerings

Waikato students choose from courses in seven different departments: Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Education, Science and Technology, Computing and Mathematical Science, Law, and Maori and Pacific Development. Specific courses offered by the university include film, history, chemistry, physics, mathematics, foreign languages, anthropology, biotechnology, media and communication, international business, psychology, education, and more.

For more course information, visit: http://papers.waikato.ac.nz/

Academic Highlights

Waitkato's Management School is recognized as one of the best Business Schools in the Southern Hemisphere. Courses concerning New Zealand/Pacific Society are especially popular with CCIS students. The School of Maori and Pacific Development is acknowledged as New Zealand's premier school of indigenous issues, and Waikato is the only institution with a degree in Maori and Pacific Studies. The University of Waikato is also both strong in sciences and other humanities offering degrees in Biotechnology, Biology, Media and Communication, Psychology, Education, and more.

 

Student Life

Many of New Zealand's world-renowned adventure activities are nearby, giving students the opportunity to both succeed in their studies and appreciate a lifestyle unique to New Zealand. Inexpensive day trips are regularly organized by the International Center. These activities and excursions include such as activities as bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking weekends and Maori cultural performances.

The university Recreation Center is large and fully equipped and there are sports facilities scattered throughout the city. Students have many choices in sport and recreation. Particularly popular are the nationally followed sports of rugby, netball, and cricket. Hiking, surfing, caving, horse racing, boating, rowing, kayaking, fishing, golf, snow skiing and white water rafting are just a few activities enjoyed locally.

The International Center has a comfortable Drop in Center offering complimentary hot drinks, tourist information, academic advising, free internet and email access and a dedicated international student counseling service.

Housing

On-campus accommodation options range from fully catered Residence Halls to self-catered and fully furnished apartments and cottage style units where students cook for themselves. In addition, off campus accommodations include houses, apartments and private board.

Alumni Feedback

"The people are so friendly and very helpful. Hamilton is also right in the center of the North Island with easy access for traveling."
-Megan Wick

"A few friends and I spent a day hiking the Tongariro Crossing--a 17K trek that summits 2 active volcanoes and takes you by the Emerald and Blue Lakes. It was the perfect day outside--you could see forever from the top of Mt. Ngauruhoe. Do it! It's the most incredible learning experience, and you'll have a blast in the meantime."
-Erin Butler

 

Duration

Spring 2008: February 18- June 30, 2008
Fall 2008: July 7 - November 10, 2008

Application Deadline(s)

Spring Semester - November 1
Fall Semester - April 1

Eligibility Requirements

Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA and have sophomore status to be eligible for the program. Community college applicants must have completed the requirements for an associate's degree before the start of the program.

Costs

Fall 2008: $8495

Spring 2009: $8495

Costs Included

Tuition, medical insurance, orientation and fees only.

Costs Not Included

Airfare, room and board, personal costs

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia Waikato Region, New Zealand

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs                                                                                            Montana State University
400 Culbertson Hall                                                                                                           Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 994-7151
Fax (406) 994-1619
E-mail: newzealand@montana.edu

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

Download CCIS Study Abroad Application Instructions and Procedures*
(File size:19KB)

Download CCIS Study Abroad Application and Academic Reference Form*
(File size:28KB)

Download CCIS Course Request Form*
(File size: 5KB)

 

*All MSU students must make an appointment with the MSU Office of International Programs before completing the application.

Courses at University of Waikato can be found on the following website: http://papers.waikato.ac.nz/

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.