University of California
Period of exchange: one or two semesters
Level: Undergraduate
Admission restrictions: Students who wish to take courses in Business at any campus at the University of California must have completed papers in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics and Calculus before they will be considered.
Berkeley
The Haas School of Business attendees are restricted to Undergraduate courses only (no MBA or graduate courses).
Not open to applicants in Computer Science.
Limited Enrolment into Architecture.
UCLA
Not open to applicants in Computer Science.
Drama/Dance/Music/Film students are not permitted to enrol in production courses but can enrol in a limited number of non-production courses.
Limited enrolment into Architecture.
Davis
Limited enrolment into Architecture
The University of California's campuses boast large numbers of distinguished faculty in almost every field. Six of its undergraduate campuses are ranked among the top 50 universities by both the U.S. News and World Report and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The University is considered a model for public institutions across the United States. The University’s researchers and faculty are responsible for 5,505 inventions and 2,497 patents.
EAP (Education Abroad Program) organises the exchange programme for the University of California.
University Location: There are nine campus locations: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and San Diego.
Student Population: 214,000
California is the third largest U.S. state by land area; it contains a diverse geography, which ranges from the sandy and rocky beaches of the Pacific coast, to the rugged snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, to desert areas in the southeast and the forests of the northwest.
Berkeley rests outside of the San Francisco Metropolitan area, which is easily accessible by public transport. The city of 103,000 has other interesting attributes. Berkeley remains culturally diverse and politically adventurous, a breeding ground for social trends, a continuing bastion of the counterculture, and an important centre for Bay Area writers, artists, and musicians.
Davis is a university-oriented city with a progressive, vigorous community noted for its small-town style, energy conservation, environmental programs, parks, preservation of trees, red double-decker London buses, bicycles, and the quality of its educational institutions.
Irvine is located in what is now known as "The OC". Orange County is the heart of Southern California, encompassing all the marvels that make a traveling spirit soar. Nature’s certainly been kind to The OC- kissing the summer air with average temperatures of 79° along sandy white shorelines that greet the world’s greatest ocean. Ecological reserves thrive along the coastlines and wetlands, eastward to the wildlife sanctuaries in the canyons and inland hills.
Merced is a new 2,000-acre campus located just over an hour from the renowned Yosemite National Park, one of three major national parks where you can conduct research and also enjoy some of California’s finest recreational areas for skiing, rafting, and hiking.
Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second-largest in the United States. It is rated an alpha world city, having an estimated population of 3.8 million. Los Angeles is one of the world's most prominent centers of culture, technology, and international trade. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields. The city and its immediate vicinity lead the world in producing popular entertainment — such as motion picture, television, video games and recorded music — which forms the base of Los Angeles' international fame and global status.
Riverside is a vibrant, culturally diverse centre of commerce, finance, industry, and education in the Inland Empire. It has libraries, art and history museums, theatres, concert venues, a convention centre, fine restaurants, quaint shops, modern shopping malls, and a wide variety of sports and other recreation activities that make living here comfortable and fun. Its people reflect the same cultural and ethnic diversity found throughout Southern California, giving the city a rich, cosmopolitan feel.
Santa Barbara has one of the richest cultural scenes in America. There are any number of art museums and theatres around town. With the superb weather and mountainous backdrop, many flock to the white-sand beaches. Sailing, surfing and fishing are among the city's favourite pastimes. As well, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos are renowned for their water sports teams.
Santa Cruz is the quintessential beach town. It was here that Hawaiian royalty first introduced surfing to the mainland--and locals and visitors alike have been riding the waves ever since. Santa Cruz is situated on the northern part of Monterey Bay about 74 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles from San Jose.
San Diego is California's second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county's 4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure.
For more information on each city and/or activities please visit each campus' community website:
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
San Diego
For a full list of departments, please visit the EAP Exchange website.
Language of instruction: English
For a full list of available courses at the UC campuses, please visit the EAP Exchange website and follow the links for each campus.
Visit the EAP Exchange website
Course restrictions: Limited enrolment in Architecture, Fine Arts, Business/Management, Engineering and Computer Science, Journalism, Legal Studies and Psychology.
Please visit individual campus websites for more information.
Course load: To comply with U.S. immigration policy, foreign students are required to be enrolled full time (at least 13 semester units at Berkeley and Merced, at least 12 quarter units at all other UC campuses). Most UC students enrol in 14-17 units per term. Most classes are worth 3 - 5 units. Some Reciprocal Exchange students, particularly those whose first language is not English, may consider limiting their first-term enrolment to the minimum number of course units required by their UC college or department.
Prior to the start of your first term, your host UC campus holds an orientation session specifically for EAP Reciprocal Exchange and international students. Attendance is required and will benefit you. The session will provide you with essential information about enrolment, visa issues, your safety, and services available to you on campus. From the EAP preapprival page you can search for Orientation information and dates for each UC campus under Arrival Information.
Fall Semester: late August to late December
Winter Semester: mid January to mid May
Fall quarter: late September to late December
Winter quarter: early January to late March
Spring quarter: late March to mid June
For exact dates, please visit the University of California Academic Calendar.
Even if you have not yet received confirmation of acceptance to a UC campus it is important that you begin planning for your accommodation beforehand. Based on your UC campus assignment, we recommend that you visit the EAP website to familiarize yourself with the housing options and with your host campus. From the EAP preapprival page you can search the housing options for each UC campus.
Exchange students are required to have a visa for the duration of their stay.
For more information on visa requirements, see the US Embassy in Wellington website.
University healthcare policy is mandatory for all international students. Any alternative insurance plan bought by the exchange student from their own country must exceed this policy if it is to be waived. For further information, see the Health Insurance section of the EAP Exchange Guide.
Between US$6000-7000 per term depending on the campus chosen.
For further information on the cost of living, see the Money Matters section of the EAP Exchange Guide.
To convert US$ amounts to NZ$, see an currency converter website.
A number of scholarships and awards are available for University of Auckland students participating in the Auckland Abroad exchange programme. For more information, please visit How much will it cost.
For more information about the 360° Auckland Abroad programme, including application deadlines, please see the main Auckland Abroad website or contact Auckland Abroad.
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