New Zealand
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
www.nmit.ac.nz
The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
Study Abroad program provides students with an excellent
academic program in a lush setting of mountains and
beaches. Established in 1904, NMIT offers courses
on three campuses, enrolling approximately 3000 full-time
students. Students studying abroad will enjoy an array
of support from staff and campus facilities, including
international student advisors, a coordinator for
disabled students, orientation and organized recreational
activities. Accommodation options include student
dormitories and home stays; meals are included in
both plans. Both dormitories and home stays will be
located within walking distance of the campus.
Location
Students will take classes
on the main Nelson campus located on the northwest
corner of New Zealand’s south island. Nelson
has 53,000 inhabitants and is known for its artistic
community, open-air markets and museums. Cultural
fairs and festivals are held year-round. In addition
to the spectacular scenery, you may recognize the
work of local jewelers and costume designers from
the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Nelson’s
natural resources allow for all sorts of recreational
excursions. The beaches, mountains and national
parks provide ample opportunities for swimming,
skiing, mountain biking and hiking.
Courses
The academic
year in New Zealand begins in February and goes
through November, when their summer break begins.
Study Abroad participants can take advantage of
the school’s strong offerings in Accounting,
Business, Nursing, Marketing and the Visual Arts.
Courses in adventure tourism may also be of interest.
Students will receive letter grades for all coursework
completed at NMIT.
For more information on NMIT
see the NMIT Information.
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Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design www.wcad.ac.nz
The instruction at Whitecliffe College is dedicated
to upholding what is expressed in their motto: “Ars
Vita Est” (Art is Life). This program offers
classes that seek to unite the practical, technical
and academic aspects of education in order to best
prepare their students to be able to lead a life committed
to art.
The Whitecliffe College of Art and Design has been
instructing students from New Zealand and abroad since
1983 and stands as the only accredited Private Tertiary
Institute in New Zealand which offers degrees in Fine
Arts and Arts Administration.
Location
Located on the North Island
of the country of New Zealand, Auckland is New Zealand’s
biggest and one of its most diverse cities. With
a population of nearly 1,100,000 inhabitants, it
offers all the attractions of a major metropolis,
yet all the scenic vistas of the country are within
easy reach. It is situated amidst a landscape rich
in natural beauty and offers its visitors lovely
coastal areas and a close proximity to magnificent
waterfalls, volcanoes, and countryside.
Courses
Whitecliffe College offers
courses in a variety of media, including photography,
fine arts, fashion design, printmaking, and graphic
design. The curriculum emphasizes both necessary
technical skills and individual artistic development.
Some courses allow opportunities for student exhibitions.
Students spend 20 to 25 hours each week in class
with an additional 10 to 15 hours of independent
work. The school’s library of journals, texts,
electronic resources and slides enables extensive
artistic research. Students will receive letter
grades for all coursework completed at the Whitecliffe
College of Art and Design.
For more information, please email
studyabroad@mail.und.nodak.edu
or call (701) 777-4231 to schedule an advising appointment.
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