Study Abroad Programs in Wellington, New Zealand

On top of studiously learning about all of the great places to eat and drink around town, you can study just about everything in Wellington. Along with the internationally-ranked, research intensive Victoria University, there are several highly regarded education facilities and technology institutes in Wellington.

As the political hub of the country, Wellington is a great place to study politics. You can take a field trip to the curiously-shaped parliament buildings (aptly named The Beehive). Wellington is where all the policy and law makers reign, so it is a powerful location for studying law. Local students will tell you that all of New Zealand’s best thinkers get their start in Wellington’s universities.

Wellington has a name for turning out great film, from offbeat comedies to powerful dramas (they don’t have that Wellywood sign up on the hill for nothing). Studying film in Wellington is a great way to hone your craft, while being exposed to new influences and sources of creativity. You can also pursue artistic pursuits such as creative writing and dance.

If the life of a struggling artist doesn;t appeal to you, Wellington is also a great place to study subjects such as economics and finance. Thanks to its status as capital, Wellington is an international city: ideal for studying international business or diplomacy.

Wellington study programs run on a semester system, with the first semester running from late February through to June, and the second semester from July to November. Four courses, or “papers,” usually makes up a full-time workload for each semester, with a combination of assignments and end-of-semester exams making up your total grade.