Lincoln University
Lincoln Township, Aotearoa, New Zealand
Semester 1
Mid February - Late June
Application Deadline | October 1
Semester 2
Mid July - Mid November
Application Deadline | March 25
Lincoln University is located in Lincoln Township, near the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is the oldest agriculturally-based university in the southern hemisphere, and offers a variety of academics as well as other activities. Like ESF, Lincoln is a small university, which means it can offer specialized education and support to visiting students.
The city of Christchurch is only 20 minutes away from campus and offers a variety of cultural and entertainment options. If you enjoy outdoor activities, there are also many opportunities for hiking, visiting the beach, seeing wildlife, and more.
Lincoln University offers a wide array of courses which can work for many ESF majors. Click here to search for courses. Note that pre-requisites are able to be waived for study abroad students.
Examples of courses include:
- Architecture
- Biological Science
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Landscape Architecture
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Plant Protection
- Plant Science
- Water Resource Management
- Soil Science
- Ecology
- Animal Science
And more!
Lincoln University has several housing options at different price points. Some of the options are "fully catered" which means they include a meal plan at the dining hall. Living in "self catered" housing means you will purchase groceries and prepare your own food. When selecting your housing preference, be sure to consider your budget and lifestyle to determine which will work best for you.
Cost
Your semester at Lincoln University can be affordable! You will pay your ESF tuition and fees and will then be responsible for additional costs which can include tuition differential, flight, housing, study abroad health insurance, food, and travel and incidentals. See below for a sample budget breakdown. Please note, the amount of money you spend will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle: for example if you travel often on weekends or during holidays, go out a lot, do a lot of shopping, etc.
*Note: all costs in USD. Costs are only estimates and are subject to change.
Lincoln University Program Estimated Budget
| Category | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
| Costs to be paid to ESF | |
| ESF Tuition (full-time) | $3,535.00 (in state); $9,450 (out of state) |
| Program Differential | $4,243 (in state) |
| Fees | $207.50 |
| Additional Costs | |
| International Health Insurance | $250 |
| Housing | $2,896 - $5,864 |
| Food | $1,200 |
| Flight | $2,000 |
| New Zealand Student Visa | $22 |
| Passport | $165 |
| Miscellaneous (travel, entertainment, etc) | $1,000 |
Lincoln offers many student services, including health and counseling, disability accommodations, and academic support. There are also recreation services, athletics, and student clubs. Like ESF, Lincoln has many different clubs available to students with a variety of interest areas. These include an International Club, Ecological Society, Tramping & Climbing Club, Soils Society, and many more! The Lincoln University Students’ Association also plans various campus events and assists in Orientation Week, which you will participate in as a new student.
