Biology Study Abroad Programs in New Zealand

With all the natural wonders and unique Kiwi cultural experiences you won’t get anywhere else in the world, New Zealand is an ideal place to live and study. Enroll in a wide range of Massey University’s prestigious and innovative courses in the following five colleges: Business, Health, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Creative Arts—including an extensive program in Maori Visual and Performing Arts. The university’s strengths include Aviation, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Communication, Design, Environmental and Ecological Studies, Finance, Food Technology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, Psychology, Science, Sociology, and Sports Studies. Always popular with international students, Massey offers many papers that focus on New Zealand including New Zealand Flora, New Zealand Environmental Issues, Understanding New Zealand Geology, Contemporary New Zealand Literature, Maori Language, New Zealand Cinema, and New Zealand Economy. Graduate-level study is possible, conditional on assessment. Applicants should note that evidence of completed undergraduate qualification is required and assessment takes longer than undergraduate admission.

Spend a semester or academic year in Wellington with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 16 credits studying at Victoria University, choosing between the Full Curriculum Program and the Specialized Study Abroad Program. AIFS Abroad adds a unique academic experience with the optional Pacific Studies Program in Suva, Fiji, for an introduction to the history and culture of the Pacific Region at the University of the South Pacific. Global Leadership and Service Learning opportunities include: • Wellington Plus, an extracurricular certificate program that includes volunteerism, workshops, and seminars. • The Wellington International Leadership Program, a self-paced extracurricular certificate program about global issues, competency, and employability. • International Buddy Program, a friendship and peer support program. Live in a university residence hall and receive a transportation subsidy, which you can use on Wellington's excellent public transportation system. You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as: • Guided city walks • Cable car ride over the city • Sporting events like rugby or cricket • Lord of the Rings Tour • A 3-day excursion to Rotorua

With more than 27,000 students, the University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university as well as its highest-ranked institution. The 55-acre city campus is set in park-like grounds, a mere 5-minute walk from downtown Auckland, a bustling cosmopolitan port city of 1.2 million. Along with a wide range of courses and high academic standards, the university offers students the unique opportunity to enjoy the city's attractions just steps away from campus, as well as stunning natural surroundings and beaches just a short drive or ferry ride away. Students can also take advantage of access to our Auckland-based Resident Director, an exciting educational orientation at the beginning of the semester, optional trips, and more.

Your Arts + Sciences program in Auckland lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a diverse courses at CIEE's partner school, the University of Auckland. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in New Zealand culture. Live and learn in Auckland! Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich Māori heritage, and dynamic blend of cultures. Set between two harbors and surrounded by volcanic hills, Auckland offers a unique balance of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication. Whether you're studying the arts or sciences, Auckland provides top-tier academics and a welcoming, multicultural atmosphere. With its vibrant waterfront, diverse cuisine, lush parks, and lively urban culture, Auckland is the perfect place to study abroad.

COMMITTED TO HANDS-ON LEARNING AND SERVICE Love the outdoors? Canterbury will steal your heart. Its central South Island location makes it easy to jump off into breathtaking scenery and unlimited outdoor adventure, from rock climbing to snow sports. Established in 1873 by scholars from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, the university is ranked amongst the world’s top 3% of schools, with world-class facilities and community project options. Classes often include field trips that take advantage of the university’s many research stations. The suburban campus has a strong culture of community service. Students established the notable Student Volunteer Army after the 2010-2011 earthquakes, a program often replicated by other universities.

Study for a semester or academic year through direct enrollment at the University of Canterbury in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with IES Abroad. Students can participate in amazing outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. With IES Abroad, students can shed the need to "rush, rush, rush" and just relax by adopting the adventurous and easygoing Kiwi lifestyle. Earn up to 16 credits per semester while taking courses ranging from Antarctic Studies to Maori and Indigenous Knowledge. Experience the semester or year of a lifetime with IES Abroad in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Wellington is located on the southern tip of the North Island and is New Zealand’s capital city. It is the seat of New Zealand’s government and the headquarters of national organizations such as the New Zealand Stock Exchange, the Reserve Bank, the Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa), the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and the National Opera. Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with a lively personality, well known for its vibrant creative culture fueled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee, art, events, and festivals. A recent survey by Deutsche Bank named it the world’s most liveable city! A magnet for creative and innovative people, it is also home to film director Peter Jackson’s Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop. Other leading industries include information technology, communication, manufacturing, and biotechnology. Wellington is one of the leading centers for creative industries such as film and computer technologies.

Travel to stunningly beautiful New Zealand and combine learning and adventure! Choose from non-profit, low-cost, direct study programs. These academic-type programs are available all year round and in a range of terms: weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in New Zealand. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in New Zealand.

Study at a university ranked among the top 1% of universities globally! Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university, with world-class facilities and extremely high student satisfaction ratings on all aspects of university life. It’s situated on a residential campus with the majority of students living nearby, in the fun and active seaside college town of Dunedin, allowing ample opportunity to engage with Kiwi life. Its academic offerings, which involve lots of field studies, include strengths in environmental science, law, geology, and political studies. There are thousands of courses available across diverse subjects: anthropology, film and media studies, theater studies, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, bioethics, business, psychology, and physical education. The University of Otago also has one of only two medical schools in the country. Many science courses use the environment around Otago as their laboratory, creating opportunities to get out and experience the real New Zealand. Regardless of the courses you choose, you can expect to look at the world in new ways.