Lincoln University

Country

New Zealand

City

Christchurch

Agreement type

Study abroad

Study places

16 per semester

About

Lincoln University is located in the village of Lincoln in rural surroundings on New Zealand's South Island, 22 km south of the largest city, Christchurch. Christchurch has about 390.000 inhabitants and is situated in the southern end of Pegasus Bay. The university offers a range of relevant courses for NMBU students, including economics, animal science, ecology, nature management, engineering, landscape architecture, plant- and forest sciences.

Course catalogue

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• Agreement

  Bachelor, Master and PhD level.

  Length of stay

  1- 2 semesters

• Who can apply

  Applicants are chosen according to the highest average grade scores achieved upon applying.

  All exchanges require a completion of 60ECTS prior to a stay abroad.

• Language of instruction

  English

  Language requirements:

  Upper secondary school (norsk: videregående skole): Average grade of 4 in English.

  More information on Lincoln University language requirements.

• Tuition fees

  The tuition fee is ca. NZD8100 per semester (2020).

• Semester timing

  Semester 1: February – June.
  Semester 2: July – November.

• Recognition of study credits

  Bachelor students: 4 units / 60 credits (at 100-300 level) are equivalent to 30 credits at NMBU.
  Master students: 3 units (at 600 level) are equivalent to 30 credits at NMBU.

• Accommodation

  The self-catered accommodation is NZ$4200.00. On campus accommodation is guaranteed for NMBU students.

• Visa / Residence permit

  For periods of study exceeding three months, a visa is necessary. To apply for a visa, it is necessary to have been accepted as an exchange student, to have received a receipt for paid tuition fees, and to be able to prove sufficient funds for covering living expenses during the stay. You can apply online through Immigration New Zealand, processing time can take up to four weeks  and the fee is approx. NZ$330.00
  https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/study   (more information about the visa application)

  Important: Students who are part of an approved exchange scheme must apply for a student visa before their arrival in New Zealand. This includes students who are from visa-waiver countries.
  Exchange students can come to New Zealand as visitors and apply for an exchange student visa within New Zealand, but only if they can provide an exceptional reason as to why they could not obtain one before arrival. 

• Courses previously taken by NMBU students

  Example of courses:
  PHSC107 - Introduction to Earth and Ecology Sciences
  WATR301 - Water, Resource management
  ECOL309 - Agro Ecology
  SOSC301 - Advanced Soil Sciences
  LINC101 -  Land, People and economics
  ANSC213 - Livestock Production Science
  ANSC207 - Animal Health
  PLSC104 - Plant Science
  MGMT106 - Global Food Systems
  BMGT301 - Business and Sustanbility
  ECON212 - International Trade
  LASC211 - Planting Design and Management
  DESN103  - Visual Communication
  LASC218 - Landscape and Culture
  TOUR203 - Tourist Behaviour
  RECN341 - Recreation and Tourism in Protected Natural Environments
  FOOD201 - Food Processing
  BICH209 Priciples of Malting and Brewing
  ENGN230 - Food Engineering
  WATR201 Freshwater Resources

  Examples of courses taken by previous students

  B-ØA
  COMM202 - Managing Value
  COMP111 - Computing Fundamentals
  MKTG210 Log, Transport and Dist Management

  B-ECON
  DESN101 - Digital Tools for Design
  PSYC202 - Motivation and Participation
  TOUR203 - Tourist Behaviour

  B-BIOL
  ECOL202 - Biological Diversity
  ECOL293 - Field Ecology Methods
  ECOL302 - Applied Ecology and Conservation
  ENTO304 - Insect Ecology and Diversity

  B-HV
  ANSC207 - Animal Health
  RECN111 - Profession Studs in Sports & Recreation
  SOCI219 -  (Special Paper) New Zealand History
  WINE101 - Intro to the Winegrowing Industry
  ANSC314 - Meat and Wool production Science
  ANSC319 - Animal Physiology
  ANSC312 - Dairy production Science
  MGMT222 - The Agribusiness Environment
  MGMT624 - International Agribusiness Systems

  B-LI
  BIOS22 - Plant Health
  HORT71 - Amenity Horticulture
  SOCI219 -  (Special Paper) New Zealand History

  B-ØN
  ECOL103 - Ecology I: NZ Ecology and Conservation
  ECOL204 - Molecular Ecology & Evolution
  ERST201 Environmental Analysis
  WATR201 - Freshwater ResoursesANSC 105 - Animal Science
  PLSC104 - Plant Science I

  M-BYREG
  ERST201 - Environmental Analysis
  SOCI214 - The Living City
  WATR201 - Freshwater Resources

  M-KB
  DESN101 - Digital Tools for Design
  WATR301 - Water Resource Management 
  ERST202 - Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems

  M-VM
  DESN101 - Digital Tools for Design
  WATR301 - Water Resource Management
  WINE202 - Principle of Wine Science 

  M-REIS
  RECN215 - Recreation, Sports & Adventure in Outdoor Environments

  RECN341 - Recreation and Tourism in Protected Natural Areas
  RECN344 - Event Management
  BMGT301 - Business and Sustainability
  BMGT321 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
  MKTG626 - Managing Marketing
  RECN626 - Natural Resource Recreation & Tourisme
  TOUR604 - Tourist Behaviour

  M-LA
  LASC604 - Agri-Environment Landscape Study
  LASC617 - Advanced Design Study
  SOCI316 - The Global Countryside

   Andre relevante emner kan være:
  FOOD201 Processing Food for Consumers
  FOOD202 Food Safety and Microbiology
  FOOD301 Food Product Innovation and Quality