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CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Auckland, New Zealand (Outgoing Program) Print 
  • Locations: Auckland, New Zealand
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: CSU applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
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Click here for a definition of this term Language(s) of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Coordinator: Olivia Cole
Program Type: Affiliated Provider
Program Description:

Ecology + Sustainability

Auckland, New Zealand

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Program Overview

Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Auckland lasts a full semester and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, social, economic, and political contexts of environmental sustainability in Auckland. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Auckland!

Unique Experiences

FERRY TO RANGITOTO ISLAND

TO EXPLORE LAVA FIELDS, NATIVE FORESTS, AND VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES WHILE DISCOVERING NEW ZEALAND’S GEOLOGICAL HISTORY

JOIN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECTS

TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN CONSERVATION AND HELP PROTECT NEW ZEALAND’S UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT

LEARN MAORI PERSPECTIVES ON SUSTAINABILITY

TO UNDERSTAND INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS TO NATURE AND HOW TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE SHAPES MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

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Program Highlights

  • Featured Courses: Choose from a set of theoretical and practical Ecology and Sustainability courses that explore today's pressing environmental issues.
  • Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.  
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities and volunteer work on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and more while applying real-life solutions to challenges in the fields of energy, waste management, and conservation. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to connect with local leaders on environmental protection projects.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Auckland will open doors for you to explore New Zealand’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.  

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Visit Tiritiri Matangi Island, a world-renowned conservation project, to learn about native bird species and ecological restoration efforts that have transformed the island into a wildlife sanctuary.
  • Take a guided tour of the Auckland Domain Wintergardens to explore native and exotic plant species and discuss sustainable horticulture practices in New Zealand.
  • Explore the Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach to study coastal and rainforest ecosystems while learning about conservation efforts to protect native flora and fauna.

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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CSU Deadlines / Program Dates:
CSU Deadlines / Program Dates:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 05/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission 07/12/2026 11/05/2026
Spring 2027 11/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 02/18/2027 06/30/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students applying to CSU-sponsored programs will be notified of decision within two weeks of application submission. Students applying to non-CSU sponsored programs need to contact their program provider for decision dates.