CIS - Center for International Studies - New Zealand
Oceania - New Zealand - Various Cities
| Address: |
25 New South Street, #105 Northampton, MA 01060 USA |
| E-mail: | info@degreesabroad-cis.com |
| Phone: | 1-413-582-0407 Toll Free 1-877-617-9090 |
| Fax: | 1-413-582-0327 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Suburban |
| Enrollment: | 3000-5000 |
| Financial aid: | No |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
New Zealand, a world leader in social and economic reforms and an active participant in the international academic and educational arena, has much to offer overseas students. There are seven national universities offering degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. All of New Zealand's universities are governed by the Vice-Chancellors' Committee, a central coordinating body.
University education in New Zealand is closer to the British than the American system, therefore you will find bachelor degrees to be three years long and the education more focused rather than "liberal" (professional degrees such as architecture or law can take longer). The academic year extends from late February or early March to November with a long summer vacation from mid-November to mid-February.
In each subject the student is required to attend a given number of lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory periods per week. These are supplemented by personal reading and
research. The student is expected to develop independent
study skills with a minimum of professional supervision.
Grades given in tests, assignments and practical work count
toward the final grade for a course.
