University of Texas

Period of exchange: one or two semesters
Level: undergraduate/postgraduate
Campus: Arlington

With a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and service to the community, The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is an educational leader in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The University embraces an active-learning environment that places students at the center of the learning process. Many of the University's 1,100 faculties are recognized nationally and internationally for their teaching and research expertise as well as their community service.
The University’s diverse group of students hails from all corners of the United States and almost 130 countries. Nearly 300 campus organizations give students myriad opportunities to become active participants in the Maverick community.

University exchange website 
University Location: Arlington
Student Population: 25,000
City Population: 365,000

Is located precisely midway between Dallas and Fort Worth and enjoys the reputation as the largest "mid" city in America.
Arlington’s history is complex, its identity evolving over more than 150 years. It has been a frontier outpost, an agricultural centre, a site of Indian battles and a mecca for horse racing.
Today it is famed for Major League Baseball and amusement attractions that feature giant roller coasters, but it also has a high tech component that includes nanotechnology research, computer chip manufacturing and a technology incubator designed to introduce leading edge university research into the world of commerce.
For more information, please see: http://www.arlingtontx.gov/index_visitors.html

The academic structure of the University of Texas is made up of Faculties, Schools and Departments. There are ten Faculties, each of which is divided into a number of Departments. UTA colleges and schools are:

Architecture
Honors College
Education
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Engineering
Science
Graduate School
Social Work
Urban and Public Affairs

For further information, see http://www.uta.edu/uta/colleges.html

Language of instruction: English

For a full list of available courses, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/catalog/

Course restrictions: All courses are available to exchange students who meet the appropriate academic requirements. Exchange students are eligible to register for classes upon arrival, after attending a mandatory orientation. Students must also meet with an academic departmental advisor before registration. The advisor’s recommendations should be taken into consideration when choosing courses.

Course load: The quantity of academic work a student does at the University is measured in "credits." The number of credits a course is worth usually depends on the number of hours per week that it meets. A "three credit course," for example, will meet three hours weekly for one semester. Without permission from the appropriate academic dean, a student may not register in a fall or spring semester for more than 19 hours at UT Arlington.

Orientation provides new international students with information about cultural adjustment, immigration matters, health services and health insurance, registration procedures, academic rules and regulations and Office of International Education programs and activities.
It usually takes place during the fortnight preceding the beginning of each semester, and is mandatory that students attend.
For further information see: http://www.uta.edu/oie/newstudents/#orientation

Fall Semester: early September to late December
Winter Semester: early January to late April

For exact dates please visit:http://www.uta.edu/uta/acadcal/

University and private rented accommodation is available.
UTA Housing (On-campus): www.uta.edu/uta/campuslife.html/ click "Housing & Dining"
Off-campus Apartments: www.collegeapartmentguide.com/UTASearch.php

Exchange students are required to have a visa for the duration of their stay. For more information on visa requirements see: http://wellington.usembassy.gov/j_q_visa.html

UTA health insurance is required for all international students. The only exceptions are:

1) you are covered by a government-sponsored health plan;
2) your health insurance is covered by an employer.

Proof of coverage is required at Orientation and includes documentation such as an insurance card with your name clearly identified and an English-language summary of benefits. The insurance policy must meet UTA and State Dept. regulations. For further information see: http://www.uta.edu/oie/newstudents/Pre%20Arrival%20Letter12_14_07/Summer_08_pre-arrival_letter.pdf

Between US $1200-1300 per month, depending on accommodation. Further information will be mailed out with the orientation pack, upon acceptance.

Online Currency Converter: www.xe.com/ucc

A number of scholarships and grants are available for University of Auckland students participating in the Auckland Abroad exchange programme. For more information see: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/about/international/360/outboundstudents/scholarships-and-funding.cfm

For more information about the 360° Auckland Abroad programme, including application deadlines, please see www.auckland.ac.nz/360 or email aucklandabroad@auckland.ac.nz.