Information from Lincoln University
Restrictions
Exchange students can choose from any of the courses listed on the course catalogue as long as they have the appropriate academic background for the course they wish to study. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are available for exchange students. However, there are some graduate level courses that may need the faculty’s approval.
Undergraduate diploma needed
Incoming exchange students need an undergraduate diploma in order to apply for graduate courses.
Courses
Course levels:
100: Undergraduate level -year 1
200: Undergraduate level -year 2
300: Undergraduate level -year 3
400: Undergraduate (honors degree) - year 4
600: Postgraduate Honours, Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas, Master's and Doctorate.
Course types:
Undergraduate level: 15 credits/course
Postgraduate level: 20 credits/course
Course information: Course search
Important information: Course selections are not final and can be changed on arrival at Lincoln when the student can discuss their programme of study with a course advisor. Students therefore will need to be flexible with their course choices.
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):
Undergraduate studies: 60 credits
Postgraduate studies: 60 credits
Academic year
Term 2: July–November
Term 1: February–June
Additional costs
As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.
Student service fee and insurance fee of approximately NZD 860 in total.
Accommodation
On Campus Halls
Generally, first-year students reside in the catered halls and other live in the self-catered flats. However, anyone is welcome in the fully catered facilities.
On Campus Flats
Often chosen by students from second year and above, as they offer independent living. The flats also have Residential Assistants, organised events, sports, security and support when needed. There are four or five rooms in each flat and students can either wish for a specific room, or the University will match students up with some flatmates.
On Campus Halls of Residence
On Campus Self-catered Flats and Houses
Accommodation
Student support
Study with disabilities (umu.se)
Disability Information and Student Support