Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education in their home country.
For students from Vietnam, this normally means:
Completion of Year 12 (High School Graduation) or an equivalent qualification acceptable to UCIC.
All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on academic background and transcripts.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to study in an English-speaking academic environment.
Typical requirements include:
IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5, with no band below 5.0, or
An equivalent English language qualification accepted by UCIC.
Students who do not meet the English requirement may be required to complete an approved English language programme before starting the Study Abroad Certificate.
If you want the chance to study in beautiful New Zealand and are looking to diversify your current study plan during a gap trimester, then UCIC’s Study Abroad programme may be for you.
Study Abroad is a one trimester programme designed to allow students to improve their English language skills while undertaking three academic subjects and credit their courses to future study at home or in New Zealand.
Students will join a campus that has a vibrant student life, experience New Zealand’s culture and breathtaking scenery, and all while gaining that essential overseas academic study experience and learning to become more adaptable and flexible.
Choose 3 academic subjects from one stream

NZD$600/YEAR