Description

Studying with AIFS in Wellington is like enjoying your summer vacation in New Zealand. AIFS has sent over 1.2 million study abroad students to more than a dozen cities in the world. Students will have the chance to earn academic credits in environmental studies, film studies, economics, history, international relations, political science, Maori studies, and Pacific studies at Victoria University.

Highlights

Study in the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island, between a beautiful harbor and rolling green hills. A vibrant and cosmopolitan city, Wellington is the political, cultural and creative capital of New Zealand.

Earn up to 18 credits starting off with an 11-day Pacific Studies Program at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. This program includes several field trips including a day trip to Beachcomber Island and a visit to Kula Bird Park.

Continue on to Wellington where you will attend classes with New Zealand students and live in University-managed housing with New Zealanders and other international students.

Take your international experience a step further and enroll in the Victoria International Leadership Program, where you will attend seminars on global issues and develop key tools for the workplace.

Venture out of Wellington on included excursions to Rotorua, the Wairarapa Region and Sydney, Australia.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Economics
• Environmental Studies
• Film
• History
• International Relations

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for cost information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition up to 18 semester credits (subject to course selection)
- 11-day Pacific Studies Program at the University of the South Pacific, Fiji
- Housing in single rooms in self-catered University residences
- Meal allowance to subsidize breakfast and lunch or dinner Monday through Friday
- Orientation and cultural activities such as: museum visits and sports events
- Victoria International Leadership Program Attend seminars to enhance your global competency and awareness
- Excursions: Rotorua (3 days); Sydney, Australia (3 days); Wairarapa (1 day)
- Public transportation pass
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Program Coordinator
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S.-Fiji, Fiji- Wellington, Wellington-Sydney and Sydney-U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964