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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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  • Bachelor, Master and PhD level.

    Length of stay

    1- 2 semesters

  • 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.

  • English

    Language requirements:

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

    More information on Lincoln University language requirements.

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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. 

  • 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

    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 Resourses

    ANSC 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