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KIA ORA and WELCOME This prospectus will provide you with everything you need to know to plan ahead for a successful and enjoyable 2019 with us. In it there is information about our qualifications which will help you fulfil your goals and help you take your place in society. Lincoln University offers relevant land-based qualifications and we keep abreast of industry to see how we can help meet its needs and those of our students. In this book you’ll find out about Lincoln, where we are, the people we have to support you, our qualifications and how to enrol. Use it to plan 2019, but also to find out a bit more about us, and a few more reasons to join us for what will be a great year. 2
Why choose Lincoln University? Here are just some of the many reasons why students choose to study at Lincoln University WORLD REPUTATION Established in 1878, Lincoln was the first tertiary institution to focus on agriculture-related areas in the southern hemisphere. LINCOLN FOUNDED QS 2017-2018 Ranking 319 1878 Lincoln is the only New Zealand university in the world with two Lincoln is a specialist small scale elite university alliances in the university, with a QS2017-2018 fields of Agriculture, Food Science, ranking of 12th in the world for Life Science and Bio-Economy: small universities. • EuroLeague of Life Science • QS subject ranking in • Global Challenges University Agriculture: 39th Alliance • QS subject ranking in Leisure Management & Hospitality: 48th The first school of landscape architecture in the southern hemisphere was established at Lincoln. Lincoln is the first tertiary institution in an English speaking country to teach and research in viticulture and oenology in cool climate conditions. 3
UNIQUE LOCATION Lincoln offers a beautiful park- The campus is located like campus, and an undisturbed on the outskirts of study environment. Christchurch, the biggest city in the South Island of New Zealand (20 minutes to the city centre). The economic development Lincoln Hub is a world- and employment rate is much class agriculture and food higher in Canterbury than in innovation hub involving: other parts of New Zealand, full of potential and promising ●● Lincoln University, a bright future. three Crown Research Institutions and Diary New Zealand; The University ●● Yili, which established provides a balance its R&D center at Lincoln between the campus in 2015. lifestyles of city and countryside. SPECIALIST Lincoln focuses on agriculture, food and the whole value chain (including the environment, sustainable development, production, processing, supply chain, marketing, trade, and the end-user). There is a focus on land planning and sustainable development – landscape architecture, environmental planning, land and property management, tourism and recreation management. 4
NEW ZEALAND’S ONLY SMALL SCALE UNIVERSITY Lincoln has the highest Lincoln is the smallest ratio of postgraduate NZ university in terms of students in student population. New Zealand. 11% The University has Lincoln has the highest ratio a close relationship of international students in with New Zealand New Zealand (30%), around industry and national 900 international students development. from more than 70 countries. The best teacher to student ratio in New Zealand is Lincoln is the most successful offered at Lincoln. research university in terms of research income per full time academic staff member in New Zealand. 1:12 HIGHLY RECOGNISED BY GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY CONSISTENTLY More than half of our Bachelor degrees have HIGHEST practical work and field trip EMPLOYMENT RATE OF ANY NZ components, and lectures UNIVERSITY** and research projects are relevant to the industry. *Ministry of Education Lincoln is recognised by professional bodies in New Zealand and around the world and enables students to be highly competitive in 93 the professional world. 5
Te Waihora, Canterbury Our campus called Te Waihora, sits in Lincoln township, a thriving village on the Canterbury Plains. Twenty kilometres north is Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city. Lincoln is a small but rapidly-growing town, with local pubs, eateries, coffee shops and its own Farmers’ and Craft Market in the centre of the township. Christchurch, less than half an hour’s drive or bus ride away, has a population of around 389,700 and is in the process of transforming itself into one of the world’s most modern and sustainable cities. It is ideal for students, and has a rapidly evolving culture and energy. The Canterbury region features a diverse range of activities, wildlife and nature attractions, from the mountains and plains to its coastline. From campus, it’s less than two hours’ drive to the nearest ski field. Image: christchurchnz.com 6
International Image: christchurchnz.com Relationships • Lincoln is the only New Zealand university to be invited to become an ELLS partner. ELLS focuses on the cooperation between partners in animal science, agriculture, food science, environment science, natural resources management, and landscape LOCATION OF NEW ZEALAND architecture. See http://www.euroleague-study.org/ for more information. • Lincoln University is the only New Zealand university to be a member of the Global Challenges University Alliance. • Lincoln University students have been studying overseas as part of their degrees since 1975. We encourage overseas study opportunities, as we recognise that the benefits of international study are becoming increasingly significant in today’s global workforce. NEW ZEALAND Study at any one of our partner institutions in Canada, Europe, USA or South America. For more information, see our LincOE brochure or visit Auckland www.lincoln.ac.nz/LincOE. NORTH ISLAND SOUTH Wellington ISLAND Christchurch Lincoln University Te Waihora campus Dunedin 7
Semester and Academic Year How a semester works The University year is split into two semesters, with a two-week break in the middle. At the end of each semester there’s a one-week study break, followed by two weeks for exams. Each semester looks like this: Two week One week Two weeks Five weeks of lectures/labs/tutorials Seven weeks of lectures/labs/tutorials break study break of exams One academic calendar year Semester One Semester Two Summer School (Optional) Late Feb – Mid June Early July – Late October November Summer School January Summer School (Early Nov – Late Dec) (Early Jan – Mid Feb) one academic year one calendar year As a full-time student, you will be required to study four Workload courses a semester. Students are required to spend between four to five hours Each course is equal to 15 credits, and you need a total of per week on each course (including classes, labs and 360 credits for a degree. tutorials), a total of 16-20 hours per week. Students should also spend four to five hours per week on self-study. Semester One Semester Two Therefore, at least 40 hours of studying is required per week. one credit = 10 hours. Year One Four courses Four courses Year Two Four courses Four courses The Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Landscape Architecture, Land and Property Management, and Year Three Four courses Four courses Environment Policy and Planning degrees include 480 credits. The rest of Lincoln University’s Bachelor degrees are made up of 360 credits. Outline of a three-year degree Courses are at different levels. Students start with courses Lincoln grading system at 100 level. These are sometimes referred to as “first year courses” but can be taken in other years. They generally A+ 90-100 B+ 75-79 C+ 60-64 D 40-49 (Fail) prepare you for studying courses at the 200 and 300 A 85-89 B 70-74 C 55-59 levels, which are taken in your second and third years. A- 80-84 B- 65-69 C- 50-54 A three-year degree could 300-level look like this: minimum five courses 100-level maximum 11 courses 200-level approx. eight courses 8
Undergraduate pathways Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Bachelor Year Three Bachelor Year Two Bachelor EAP Year One (English for Academic Diploma in University Purposes) Studies (two-semesters) Diploma in University Studies (three-semesters) Certificate in University Studies (one semester) Postgraduate pathways Academic Entry Requirements Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 PhD (three years) Relevant degree with a B+ Research Master average in the final year (two years) Master by Thesis (one year) Relevant* degree with a Taught Master B average in the final year (three semesters) Postgraduate Relevant degree with a B- Diploma average in the final year (two semesters) Satisfactory grade Graduate in any field Diploma (two semesters) * some programmes require a entry into this qualification relevant academic background possible entry into this qualification For up-to-date entry requirements, refer to www.lincoln.ac.nz 9
English Language 2018 Start Dates: 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 23 Apr, 21 May, 25 Jun, 23 Jul, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov English for Academic Graduate Certificate in Purpose (EAP) Academic English – (GCAE) • The University’s own English school offers small class sizes GCAE is the only New Zealand university English language • There is a non IELTS pathway into any of Lincoln’s programme at postgraduate level approved by CUAP, and studies it is also recognised by NZQA Level 7. The objective is to • You will be tested every four weeks, and if you pass the provide an alternative to IELTS. More importantly, required level, you can begin your main studies GCAE prepares the student well for future postgraduate • We offer the most flexible EAP course of any level study. NZ university. A student does not need to take IELTS again after According to your English level, you can study for 12 weeks, completing GCAE to continue postgraduate level 16 weeks, 20 weeks, or 24 weeks (a four-week module). programs at Lincoln. It includes the Bachelor of Landscape If you meet the required level before your enrolled period Architecture (Graduate Entry); Graduate Diploma/ finishes, your remaining tuition fee can be transferred to Certificate; Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate; Masters the other programmes. Degree (research/taught); and PhD. • Students must have at least IELTS 4.0 to get into EAP. This certificate meets the English Language requirement of Our EAP course will provide you with the language and IELST6.5 of other New Zealand Universities. skills necessary for university study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Students may choose components to Length: 16 weeks prepare for academic study, including: Content • Reading academic books and journals • Writing formal reports and research essays Module 1: ACEN301 (3 modules, total 12 weeks); Week 1 – 4 Assessment after each module • Studying academic vocabulary • Using library resources Student may reach the requirement after • Presenting academic seminars and talks, and two modules, and can proceed to ACEN303 in advance taking notes. Module 4: ACEN303 (one module, total four weeks) Week 13- 16 Includes literature review and research study skills English further study awards: Study English for 12 weeks and if you pass and gain entry If students reach the required level within 12 weeks, then into CUS, DUS or a bachelor degree, you will get a rebate the remaining tuition fee can be transferred to the following for those 12 weeks. mainstream programme. If students reach the postgraduate required level, they can study the four-week ACEN303 Any student who successfully completes a minimum of course to prepare for further studies. 12 weeks of EAP will receive a fees rebate award to the value of $5400 NZD when they enrol in either CUS, DUS Entry Requirement or a bachelor degree. 1. Bachelor Degree 2. IELTS6.0 (no individual band is below 5.5) 3. If the student hasn’t reached IELTS6, they can study EAP and reach IELTS 6.0 before moving into GCAE. 10
University Foundation Studies Different from the traditional foundation programme, • DUS and bachelor students will study the same courses Lincoln University provides a fast and flexible pathway in 100 level, and can move into any second-year programme. The Certificate in University Studies and bachelor degree if they pass the courses: DUS2 (8 x 100 Diploma in University Studies (DUS), are made up of two to level); DUS3 (9 x 100 level) three semesters. • Compulsory free tutorials take place after classes • If a student does not pass an individual 100 level Features: course, it is still possible to move on to the second year • This is the only pathway programme provided by the of study university directly, and approved by CUAP • This diploma has a 90% pass rate for both the DUS2 • There are three intakes a year (Feb, Jul, Nov), providing and DUS3 programmes pathways to bachelor’s degree programmes • Students with all As in CUS are able to move straight to DUS2, saving one semester. Certificate in Diploma in University Studies University Studies The Certificate in University Studies (CUS) is a qualification This programme offers you supported study, whether that prepares students for further study, leading them into you come to Lincoln with University Entrance or have just a university degree. Taught over one semester, you will missed out. Depending on your entry qualifications you can learn language, writing and study skills in preparation for complete the Diploma in University Studies in two or three further study, as well as communication and technology, semesters. mathematics, economies and environments, within the During the Diploma you’ll develop your academic context of a specialist land-based university. communication, study and research skills, plus you’ll On successful completion you’ll be able to transfer to the study a range of other courses selected from bachelor’s Diploma in University Studies (three semesters). programmes at Lincoln – and the bachelor’s core course. If you achieve all A’s in the CUS, you will be able to fast ‘Land, People and Economies’, which explores the context track to the Diploma in University Studies (two semesters). of all land-based study. These qualifications lead into 2nd year of degree studies Programme content at Lincoln University. The programme of study includes: • Language and Writing for Tertiary Study Programme content • Mathematics and Statistics for Tertiary Study The programme of study for the three-semester diploma • Communication and Information Technology includes: • Environments, Economies and Numeracies. • Academic Communication and Study Skills • One 100-level course from the bachelors’ degree schedule. Plus two of: • Mathematics and Statistics for Tertiary Study 2 • Business and Economics • Science for Tertiary Study • Tē Tuā-Uri: Introduction to Māori Culture and Society • Land and Environment. The programme of study for the two-semester diploma includes: • Land, People and Economies Plus six 100-level courses from the bachelor’s degree schedule. 11
Diplomas Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5) The DipHort is a one-year diploma providing you with an introduction to horticultural production systems. Students will have to complete 12 weeks’ practical work in two different areas. Programme content includes: • Computing and Communication • Plant Health • Propagation and Nursery • Horticultural Management Systems • Soils and Soil Management • Plant Studies. Diploma in Horticultural Management (Level 6) Courses cover analysis and planning in horticultural business, contemporary industry issues, employment relations and issues, management of labour, and land laws relevant to horticulture. STUDENTS The emphasis on business management combined with horticulture and production courses makes this diploma highly relevant and immediately applicable to the workplace. Apart from finishing 120 credits, students will have to complete 44 weeks’ practical work in two different areas. INTERNATIONAL 34.43% Programme content includes: DOMESTIC 65.57% • Horticultural Management. Elective courses: • Beef and Deer Production • Dairy Production • Sheep Production • Engineering II POSTGRADUATE 15% • Applied Agroforestry UNDERGRADUATE 62% • Amenity Horticulture UNIVERSITY PREPARATION* 23% • Fruit Crop Production • Annual Crop Production • Pasture Management • Wool Production and Marketing. FEMALE 51% We offer other diploma programmes such as agriculture and farm management. Please visit our website for MALE 49% more information. AUGUST 2017 * Certificates, diplomas, correspondence and others 12
Faculty and Departments Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce • Agribusiness and Markets • Financial and Business Systems Bachelor Degree – three to four years • Global Value Chains and Trade • Land Management and Systems. Faculty of Agricultural and Life Sciences Bachelor of Science Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences • Conservation and Ecology • Agricultural Sciences • Food Science • Pest Management & Conservation • Individual • Soil and Physical Sciences • Environmental Science • Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences. Bachelor of Agricultural Science - four years Bachelor of Agriculture Faculty of Environment, Society and Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Design • Environmental Management Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce • Tourism, Sport and Society Bachelor of Commerce • School of Landscape Architecture. • Accounting and Finance • Food and Resource Economics • Global Business University Studies and English • Hotel and Tourism Management Language Division • Individual • Marketing Students will gain: • Supply Chain Management • Solid skills in data analysis and research, Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing independence and creativity Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) • Industry knowledge and skills Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture and Professional • Comprehensive knowledge in scientific, Accounting) – four years commercial, environment and social science Bachelor of Land and Property Management – four years • Practical, cross field, and communication skills, and team spirit. Faculty of Environment, Society and Design Bachelor of Environment and Society Bachelor of Environment Policy and Planning (Hons) – four years Bachelor of Environment Management Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – four years Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Graduate Entry) – two years Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management Bachelor of Tourism Management Additional Majors: All students can choose tourism management, event management, parks and outdoor recreation, environmental management or water management as an additional major, and add depth to their qualification. 13
Further studies Postgraduate Studies Bachelor’s Degrees (Honours) – Level 8 (one year) Graduate Diplomas – Level 7 (one year) After completing a bachelor’s degree, you can apply for Graduate Diplomas require 120 credits in total: 75 credits admission to an honours degree. An honours degree can at 300-level, and a maximum of 15 credits at 100-level. The prepare you for further postgraduate study. Generally you remaining credits may be selected from the schedule of the can be admitted with a B+ or higher grade in the 300-level bachelor degree courses. course of your bachelor degree or equivalent. If you have lower average marks, you may be accepted under special These certificates and diplomas are open to holders of a circumstances. degree, and students study predominantly at the level of the final year of a bachelor degree. Master’s Degrees Graduate Diploma programmes: Applied Science Master’s Degrees – Level 9 Commerce A master’s degree is the highest pre-doctorate qualification Property Management and takes your undergraduate learning to a new level. You Recreation Management will be able to gain more in-depth knowledge to open up Resource Studies a pathway for further learning, research or professional Social Science practice. Tourism Management Valuation Master’s degrees are focused on a discipline or a coherent Viticulture and Oenology. programme of study. They may be undertaken by taught courses, research or a combination of both. Postgraduate Diplomas – Level 8 (one year) A postgraduate diploma is a good way to build on the Research Master’s (two years) value of a bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degree holders need an average performance in the final year above 80% to further advance to study You usually enter the qualification with a related degree in their relevant area. The student needs to complete 240 then choose a specialisation that you would like to credits in two academic years. The first year, a student explore further. needs to complete 120 credits from postgraduate level A postgraduate diploma is a 120-credit qualification and papers and reach a B average, and then in the second year, can be competed in two semesters of full-time study or a 120-credit thesis must be completed. studied part-time with no time limit for completion. Research Master’s Programmes: Postgraduate Diploma programmes: Agricultural Science Agricultural Science Applied Science Applied Science Environment Management / Informatics / International Commerce Rural Development / Land and Society / Disaster Risk and Disaster Risk and Resilience Resilience / Parks, Recreation and Tourism Environmental Management Commerce (Agricultural) Horticultural Science Commerce and Management Informatics Horticultural Science International Rural Development Landscape Architecture Land and Society Science (Plant Breeding / Animal Science / Ecology / Parks, Recreation and Tourism Biochemistry / Soil Science / Plant Protection) Water Resource Management. Water Resource Management Planning. 14
Master’s - thesis only (one year) Those who complete a postgraduate diploma with a B average can go on to complete a 120-credit thesis to get their master’s degree. Taught Master’s (12 - 18 months) Students complete 180 credits at postgraduate level (Level 600) in three semesters. The student does not need to complete a 120 credit thesis. Taught Master’s Programmes: Business (Finance) Business (Global Management and Marketing) Environment Policy and Planning International Rural Development (Agribusiness / Economics / Finance / Tourism) Management in Agribusiness Management in Agricultural System Professional Accounting (CPA) Science in Food Innovation Sports and Recreation Management Tourism Management Disaster Risk and Resilience. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) PhD - Level 10 (three - four years) The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-intensive POSTGRADUATE degree that involves completing a thesis in three to four years, with assigned academic supervision. The PhD STUDIES* programme is offered across all faculties and applicants can choose to undertake a PhD from any of the academic disciplines offered at the postgraduate level. Benefits include the following: POST GRAD DIP 7.3% • International PhD students pay domestic fees POST GRAD CERT PhD • The student’s spouse will be eligible to apply for a 42% 1.3% work visa • Students can work while studying BACHELOR (HONS) 7.4% • Students with dependents can pay domestic fees for their primary or secondary school education. MASTERS 42% *Data from 2017 15
Intakes and tuition fees (2018) Qualifications Intakes Annual Tuition (NZ$) Length EAP 11 intakes a year $5,400 (450/week) 4 weeks/module GCAE 11 intakes a year $7,200 (450/week) 16 weeks Certificate in University Studies Feb , July, November $9,200 1 semester Diploma in University Studies III Feb, July, November $35,800 3 semesters (1 calendar year) Diploma in University Studies II Feb, July, November $26,000 2 semesters Diploma in Horticulture / Hort Management Feb, July $20,400/25,500 1 academic year Diploma in Agriculture / Farm Management Feb $20,400/25,500 1 academic year Bachelor Degrees Agribusiness and Food Marketing Feb, July or November $28,500 3 academic years Agricultural Science Feb or July $29,500 4 academic years Agriculture Feb or July $29,500 3 academic years Commerce Feb, July or November $26,500 3 academic years Commerce (Agriculture) Feb, July or November $28,500 3 academic years Commerce (Agriculture and Professional Feb, July or November $27,500 4 academic years Accounting) Environment and Society Feb or July $26,500 3 academic years Environment Management and Planning Feb or July $28,500 3 academic years Environment Policy and Planning (honors) Feb or July $28,500 4 academic years Land and Property Management Feb, July or November $26,500 4 academic years Landscape Architecture Feb or July $29,500 4 academic years Landscape Architecture (Graduate Entry) Feb or July $36,875 2 academic years Science Feb or July $29,000 3 academic years Sports and Recreation Management Feb, July or November $26,500 3 academic years Tourism Management Feb, July or November $26,500 3 academic years Viticulture and Oenology Feb or July $29,500 3 academic years Graduate Diploma Applied Science Feb or July $28,600 1 academic year Resource Studies Feb or July $27,500 1 academic year Viticulture and Oenology Feb $27,500 1 academic year Commerce / Tourism Management / Feb or July $26,500 1 academic year Sports and Recreation Management / Valuation / Property Management Postgraduate Diploma Applied Science / Agricultural Science / Feb or July $32,800 1 academic year Horticulture Science / Disaster Risk and Resilience / Landscape Studies / Water Resource Management Infomatics / Commerce / International Rural Feb or July $28,600 1 academic year Development / Land and Society / Parks, Recreation and Tourism 16
Qualifications Intakes Annual Tuition (NZ$) Length Taught Master Business (Finance) Feb or July (18 months) Business (Global Management and 12 – 18 months Nov (12 months) Marketing) Disaster Risk and Resilience Feb or July 18 months Environment Policy and Planning Feb 18 months International Rural Development Nov $40,000 12 months Management in Agribusiness Feb programme fee 18 months Management in Agrisystem Feb 18 months Professional Accounting Feb or July (18 months) 18 months Science in Food Innovation Feb or July 12 months Sports and Recreation Management Feb or July (18 months) 18 months Tourism Management Nov (12 months) 18 months Research Master Commerce and Management $28,600 Agricultural Science Applied Science Commerce (Agricultural) Horticultural Science Feb or July 2 academic years $32,800 Landscape Architecture Planning Science Water Resource Management PhD All areas above Monthly intake $7,178 3 years Scholarships English for further study award Any student who successfully completes a minimum of 12 weeks’ EAP will receive a fees rebate award, to the value of NZ $5400, when they enrol in either the Certificate in University Studies or an undergraduate degree. International taught master merit scholarships Qualifying international students will be awarded with a NZ $10,000 scholarship towards the overall cost of their study in any 180 credit taught master’s programme. Students must have a GPA of at least 75% or B+ average in the last year of their bachelor’s degree to meet requirements. 17
English Language Entry requirements Lincoln qualification Lincoln IELTS TOEFL iBT^ Cambridge Pearson Test NZ Certificates University (Academic) English: of English in English English Advanced (Academic) Language Language (CAE) and (NZCEL) First (FCE) PhD GCAE or LU 6.5 overall, Overall score Overall score 58 overall Level 5 Master’s Degrees EL 70% with no of 80 (with of 176, with score - with no (Academic or Postgraduate Diplomas individual at least 21 in no individual communicative Professional Postgraduate Certificates component Writing and 18 component skill less than 50 Endorsement) Graduate Diplomas less than 6.0 in Speaking) less than 169 Graduate Certificates Bachelor Degrees LU EL 65% 6.0 overall, Overall score Overall score 50 overall Level 4 Undergraduate Diplomas with no of 60 (with of 169, with score - with no (Academic individual at least 18 in no individual communicative Endorsement) component Writing) component skill less than 42 less than 5.5 less than 162 Diploma in University LU EL 60% 5.5 overall, Overall score Overall score 42 overall Level 4 (General, Studies - two semester with no with no of 53 (with of 169, with score - with no Workplace pathway individual individual at least 18 in no individual communicative or Academic component component Writing) component skill less than 42 Endorsement) less than less than 5.5 less than 162 60% Diploma in University LU EL 60% 5.5 overall, Overall score Overall score 42 overall score, Level 4 (General, Studies - three semester with at least of 46 (with of 162, with with at least 42 Workplace pathway 5.5 for Reading at least 18 in at least 162 in Reading and or Academic and Writing, Writing) in Reading Writing and at Endorsement) and no other and Writing least 36 in other component and 154 in communicative less than 5.0 Speaking and skills Listening Certificate in University LU EL 55% 5.0 overall, Overall score Overall score 36 overall Level 3 (General, Studies with no of 35 (with of 154, with score with no Workplace individual at least 14 in no individual communicative or Academic component Writing) component score of less Endorsement) less than 5.0 less than 154 than 36 Graduate Certificate in LU EL 65% 6.0 overall, Overall score Overall score 50 overall Level 4 Academic English (GCAE) with no of 60 (with of 169, with score - with no (Academic individual at least 18 in no individual communicative Endorsement) component Writing) component skill less than 42 less than 5.5 less than 162 ^ If supplying a TOEFL test score, please request an original copy to be sent to our institution, code number 9479. Please note the University may request additional evidence of meeting English Language requirements. 18
Information for international students Accommodation Student support • Lincoln provides on campus accommodation for Lincoln has a comprehensive network of support for about 600 residents. For more information please visit international students to make your transition to New www.lincoln.ac.nz/accommodation. Zealand a truly life changing experience. Fully catered Self catered We also use a number of other agencies for advice (37 weeks) (37 weeks) - see below. Fee *$13,690 *$8,328 Code of Practice • Lincoln organises homestays through a third party Lincoln University has agreed to observe and be bound by homestay coordinator – International Student Care (Ltd) the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International • Students can rent a flat outside of the University. Students. Copies of the Code are available from the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz Learning support • Library, Teaching and Learning (LTL) team Immigration and your student visa • “Learn” – online study system Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights • IT Services to employment in New Zealand while studying, and • Course Advisor. reporting requirements, are available from Immigration New Zealand and can be viewed on its website: Student services support www.immigration.govt.nz • Lincoln University Students’ Association • International Student Advisors Eligibility for health services • Counselling services Most international students are not entitled to publicly • Visa renewal on campus. funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for Facilities the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements • Health Centre to publicly funded health services are available through the • Recreation Centre Ministry of Health and can be viewed on its website: • Careers Centre www.health.govt.nz • Bookshop • Supermarket. Accident insurance The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and Connect with Lincoln temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website: www.facebook.com/LincolnUniNZ www.acc.co.nz www.twitter.com/LincolnUniNZ Medical and travel insurance International students (including group students) must www.youtube.com/user/LincolnUniversityNZ have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. www.pinterest.com/lincolnuninz All New Zealand universities, including Lincoln University, endorse the insurance plan known as Studentsafe- www.linkedin.com/school/lincoln-university-nz-/ University. You can read more about the policy, premiums and contact details for claims: www.lincoln.ac.nz/insurance 19
www.lincoln.ac.nz +64 3 423 0000 international@lincoln.ac.nz ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We have range of other publications and resources available for your reference, visit www.lincoln.ac.nz/brochures. The information in this publication is LIN2342 FEB 2018 covered by Creative Commons Licence
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