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2016 Study Abroad and Exchange Guide University of Otago New Zealand
Contents 02 INTRODUCTION
04 ACADEMIC TERMINOLOGY
05 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
06 HUMAN HEALTH AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
07 SCIENCES
08 BUSINESS
09 SUMMER AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
11 APPLICATION
12 STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES
13 ACCOMMODATION
14 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
16 NEW ZEALAND / AOTEAROA
18 DUNEDIN AND OTAGO
20 STUDENT EXCHANGE
The information provided in this guide is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses
and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as it may deem necessary.
Published August 2015 by the International Division, University of Otago.
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“SITUATED IN THE
ALREADY PICTURESQUE
NEW ZEALAND, THIS
UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS
SIMPLY BUILDS OFF OF
THE NATURAL BEAUTY
AROUND IT.”
15 of the World’s Most Beautiful Universities,
Huffington Post (July 2013)
AUCKLAND
WELLINGTON
DUNEDIN
Dunedin is home to New Zealand’s first university, the University of Otago.
One in six residents of Dunedin are Otago students – this is Australasia’s true student city.
The University of Otago
An Introduction
Header photo here
• The University of Otago is New • Dunedin city’s population • In 2014, the University hosted
Zealand’s leading postgraduate of 120,000 includes 18,000 more than 2,500 international
research institution* University of Otago students. students from 95 countries.
International Outlook to enhance diversity, to share ideas, expertise
A Unique Study
and international best practice, recognising a
The University of Otago is strongly shared commitment to an ethos of excellence Environment
committed to international education and has in research, scholarship and rounded
Located on the edge of the Dunedin Botanic
collaborative teaching, research and exchange education. The other members of the MNU
Garden, the Otago campus is very beautiful. The
agreements with major institutions throughout are Dartmouth College (USA), Durham
Water of Leith winds its way past the majestic
the world (see page 20). University (England), Queen’s University
stone Clocktower, a visible reminder of the
(Canada), Ebergard Karls Universität Tübingen
Otago offers a rich cultural life, reflecting a University’s history and tradition of learning,
(Germany), The University of Western
diverse international student community and the state-of-the-art Centre for Innovation and
Australia and Uppsala Universitet (Sweden).
New Zealand’s own multicultural population. the many character villas that house much of
From its original Scottish foundations, the www.matarikinetwork.com Otago’s student population.
University now embraces its Pacific heritage. It Almost all Otago students live within walking
is engaged in a mutually-beneficial partnership distance of the University campus and key
with Mäori, particularly with the local iwi A University in the Heart facilities such as lecture theatres, libraries
(tribe), Ngäi Tahu. Just as it is proactive in of the City and computer resource rooms. The majority
meeting the needs of the New Zealand people, of students live in rented flats, which are
the University of Otago welcomes the world. Education is Dunedin’s largest industry, with apartments or houses, usually shared by four or
the University of Otago playing a vital role. five students.
The campus is in the centre of the city and, as a
Matariki Network result, much of Dunedin’s commerce, music, Flatting is an important part of Otago’s
unique student lifestyle. It offers students both
of Universities entertainment and sport has evolved around its
independence and responsibility. Living so
student culture. Dunedin offers students the best
of both worlds. It has the variety of facilities and close to campus, students feel a real sense of
The University of Otago is a founding member
entertainment characteristic of larger cities, but is community and a sense of belonging in a very
of the Matariki Network of Universities
small enough to be friendly, uncrowded and safe. pleasant and supportive environment. (For more
(MNU), a select international group of
International students find this city as welcoming information on accommodation see page 13.)
outstanding universities, with each member
amongst the oldest and foremost places of as the University itself and appreciate the short
learning in its respective country. The MNU time it takes to feel comfortable and at home.
has been established to enable the universities
* Otago was the only university to be ranked in the top four in all average quality score (AQS) measurements in the Government’s 2012 PBRF (Performace-Based Research Fund) evaluation.
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STUDENT PROFILE
Emily Ford
Whitman College
United States of America
When Emily Ford was studying “New Zealand has a reputation While living with other “Dunedin is a wonderful place. It
in America for a degree in for its natural beauty and friendly international students at Otago, definitely has the university vibe,
environmental studies and people. It’s laid-back and full of Emily found herself experiencing a but the community is also full of
geology, she was told that the best interesting places, and a great world of differences. “On the social the friendliest people and young,
geologists were the ones who had place to backpack around and get side of things, I learned so much energetic families. I loved the
seen the most rocks – and that to know.” about other countries and their farmers’ market, the peninsula, the
meant travel. languages, food and lifestyles. beaches, the museums. I would
She was impressed by what she
New Zealand is a place that brings recommend studying at Otago to
She’d already moved from her saw. “Everything is very accessible
people together. anyone looking for an engaging
Michigan home to discover the because the Department of
and memorable experience.”
Pacific Northwest, so she jumped Conservation maintains trails and ”I spent weekends travelling
at the chance to do a semester activities to incredible standards around with friends or the
abroad and explore New Zealand. – not to mention the range of whitewater canoeing club or the
environments. You can go from tramping club. I even got invited
Otago’s geology programme
glacial mountaintop to dense to play in New Zealand’s Ultimate
added to Emily’s sightseeing.
rainforest to seashore in half an Frisbee National Championships
“Field trips were not only fun and
hour.” – three days of challenging games
educational, but helped me see
and friendly competition.
beautiful areas of the country Emily was also inspired by efforts
in depth. It was great to study to eradicate pests and support
geology in a place so different native species, and spent time as a
from where I came from. volunteer planting trees.
Academic
Terminology
Academic Year
The University’s academic year is divided into two semesters. In addition, the University runs a six-week Summer
School and three-week International School.
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SUMMER SCHOOL FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The Otago Degree Prerequisites and Teaching
New Zealand universities generally follow the Co-requisites The basic method of presenting subject
British model of three-year undergraduate Most papers beyond 100-level have particular information in undergraduate papers is the
degrees. The Otago bachelor’s degree builds prerequisites. If you have not completed the lecture, although many departments use
towards a “major” in the third year with an equivalent of a prerequisite for a certain paper a variety of flexible approaches. Lectures
increasing level of specialisation and difficulty. at your home institution you are not permitted normally last 50 minutes. Lectures are only a
Study abroad and exchange students can to enrol in that paper. Some papers also have basic means of introducing new knowledge.
choose from a wide range of undergraduate what are called co-requisites. If you have not You must back them up with your own
subjects. already passed the equivalent of the co-requisite, reading. You will also take part in laboratories
you must take it alongside the other paper. or tutorials, which are teaching and discussion
Papers classes of 12-20 students where more
The building blocks of the degree are called Workload individual attention is available. You will also
find you are in regular contact with tutors,
papers. A paper is a fixed course of work in A full-time course is generally 54-72 points other academic staff and other students by
certain aspects of a subject. Introductory in any one semester or 108-144 points in any email and online discussion groups.
papers are called 100-level papers, then you one year. As an approximate guide, you can
move on in subsequent years or semesters to
200-level and 300-level papers. Most 400-level
expect to spend about 12 hours per week
per one single-semester paper (18 points).
Assessment
papers are at the postgraduate level. These hours are made up of a combination of Courses are assessed in a variety of ways.
lectures, tutorials, laboratories, assignments Examination “finals” are usually the most
Points and reading. important. Each paper normally has a two- or
three-hour final examination. Finals are held
Most papers are single-semester papers and are A maximum of two 18-point papers can be
at the end of each semester. Most subjects
worth 18 points. enrolled in for Summer School.
also have shorter tests during the semesters.
18 Otago points are worth approximately Written assignments and laboratory work also
9 ECTS and 3-5 US credits. usually count towards the final grade. Ongoing
internal assessment is a feature of most Otago
papers.
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Piano, Department of Music, University of Otago
Humanities and Social Sciences
140 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Upon establishment as New Zealand’s first university in 1869, the University of Otago’s first three Professors began
teaching Classics, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural, Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Political
Economy. Today Otago offers a large range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences that study abroad and
exchange students from all majors will find enriches their time in New Zealand.
Subjects Available
Anthropology (ANTH) Education (EDUC, EDSU) Linguistics (LING) Spanish (SPAN)
Archaeology (ARCH) English (ENGL) Mäori Studies (MAOR) Theatre Studies (THEA)
Art History and Theory (ARTH) Environment and Society (ENVI) Media, Film and Communication Visual Culture (VISC)
Asian Studies (ASIA) European Studies (EURO) (MFCO)
Biblical Studies (BIBS) and French (FREN) Music (MUSI) To find all papers from a
Pastoral Studies (PAST) Gender Studies (GEND) Pacific Islands Studies (PACI) particular subject area type in the
Bioethics (BITC) Geography (GEOG) Performing Arts Studies (PERF) four letter code as shown above,
Biological Anthropology (BIOA) German (GERM) Philosophy (PHIL) eg. “POLS”, to find all Politics
Chinese (CHIN) Greek (GREK) Politics (POLS) papers here:
Christian Thought and History Hebrew (HEBR) Psychology (PSYC) www.otago.ac.nz/courses/
(CHTH) History (HIST) Religious Studies (RELS) subjects
Classical Studies (CLAS) Japanese (JAPA) Sanskrit (SANS)
Criminology (CRIM) Latin (LATN) Social Work (SOWK)
Economics (ECON) Law (LAWS) Sociology (SOCI)
New Zealand and Pacific Studies
EXAMPLES OF PAPERS New Programme for Education
ANTH 205 Contemporary Pacific Cultures and Teaching Students
ARCH 204 Pacific Archaeology If you are an education or teaching major wishing to teach
in a New Zealand primary (elementary) school or early
ENG 242 New Zealand Literature: Nation and Narration
childhood centre, please ask us about our new education
ENVI 211 Environmental History of New Zealand
study abroad opportunity. This course of study includes five
HIST 107 New Zealand in the World 1350–2000 weeks’ teaching practice in local schools.
MAOR 102 Māori Society
MFCO 216 New Zealand Cinema EDUC 240 Special Topic: Education in
Aotearoa / New Zealand
PACI 101 Pacific Societies
EDPR 240 Special Topic: Engaging in Teaching
POLS 102 New Zealand Politics – Introduction
Plus an optional elective paper.
SOCI 101 Sociology of New Zealand Society
Anatomy Museum, Department of Anatomy, University of Otago
Human Health and
Biomedical Sciences
NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The University of Otago has a strong reputation for excellence in the areas of human health and medical science,
stemming from the establishment of New Zealand’s first school of medicine in 1877.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRE-MED STUDENTS
The University of Otago is the only New Zealand university to offer programmes in Dentistry, and one of only two to
offer degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine and Physiotherapy.
The University of Otago recognises the particular needs of students pursuing pre-professional studies for Medicine at
their home universities. Otago offers a selection of papers that will add an international perspective to complement
pre-professional education.
Subjects Available EXAMPLES OF PAPERS
ANAT 250 Functional Anatomy
Anatomy (ANAT) Pathology (PATH)
BIOC 221 Molecular Biology
Biochemistry (BIOC) Pharmacology (PHAL)
Bioethics (BITC) Physiology (PHSL) BITC 201 Bioethics and the Life Sciences
Cell and Molecular Biology (CELS) FORS 201 Analytical and Forensic Science
Forensic Analytical Science (FORS)/ To find all papers from a particular
GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations
Biology (FORB) subject area type in the four letter
PUBH 211 Epidemiology of Major Health Problems
Genetics (GENE) code as shown above, eg. “MICR”, to
Health Studies/Public Health (PUBH) find all Microbiology papers here: MICR 223 Infection and Immunity
Human Body Systems (HUBS) www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects PATH 201 Foundations in Human Pathology
Human Nutrition (HUNT)
PHAL 211 Introductory Pharmacology
Microbiology (MICR)
PHSL 231 Neurophysiology
Neuroscience (NEUR)
PSYC 211 Brain and Cognition
STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics
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Portobello Marine Research Station, Department of Marine Science, University of Otago
Sciences
OTAGO IS RECOGNISED AS A PREMIER LOCATION FOR SCIENCE STUDY
The Division of Sciences offers a wide range of fundamental and applied sciences. The Division of Sciences’
aggregate quality score for research is the highest in New Zealand*, and coupled with excellent scientific equipment,
laboratories and teaching space, Otago is at the forefront of scientific endeavour.
Most science papers include a laboratory component. Concepts learnt in lectures are applied in the laboratory and
field to give study abroad and exchange students a well-rounded academic experience.
Subjects Available Fieldwork and Research
Opportunities
Aquaculture and Fisheries (AQFI) Physical Education and Sport
Otago’s southern New Zealand location, in close proximity to
Biology (BIOL) Science (PHSE)
wildlife, marine and geological areas of research interest, enables
Botany (BTNY) Physics (PHSI)
University departments to make the most of the natural laboratory
Chemistry (CHEM) Plant Biotechnology (PLBI)
on their doorstep. New Zealand-specific content and exploratory
Clothing and Textile Sciences (CLTE) Psychology (PSYC)
field trips are common components to many science courses in, for
Computational Modelling (COMO) Software Engineering (SENG)
example, Botany, Ecology, Geography, Geology and Marine Science.
Computer Science (COMP, COSC) Statistics (STAT)
In addition, a number of papers offered at Otago provide the
Design (DESN, DETE) Surveying (SURV)
opportunity to undertake a small, independent research project.
Earth and Ocean Science (EAOS) Telecommunications (TELE)
Ecology (ECOL) Zoology (ZOOL)
EXAMPLES OF PAPERS
Electronics (ELEC)
Energy Management (EMAN) To find all papers from a particular AQFI 301 Field Methods for Assessment of Fisheries and
Environment and Society (ENVI) subject area type in the four letter Aquatic Habitats
Food Science (FOSC) code as shown above, eg. “PHSI”, to BTNY 303 Topics in Field Botany
Geography (GEOG) find all Physics papers.
EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Sciences
Geology (GEOL) www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects
Human Nutrition (HUNT) ECOL 212 Ecological Applications
Information Science (INFO) GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology
Marine Science (MARI) MARI 302 Biology and Behaviour of Marine Vertebrates
Mathematics (MATH)
OCEN 301 Practical and Field Oceanography
Nautical Studies (NAUT)
Neuroscience (NEUR) PHSE 327 Adventure Education
Oceanography (OCEN) ZOOL 319 Conservation Biology
* New Zealand Government’s 2012 PBRF (Performace-Based Research Fund) evaluation.
Lecture, School of Business, University of Otago
Business
A LEADING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
The School of Business at Otago has an extensive subject range, expert teachers, modern facilities and excellent
student services. The School of Business holds accreditation from both the US-based Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Study Abroad students can take advantage of the range of opportunities available at the School of Business, including
the Visiting Executive Programme (VEP). The VEP is designed to bring leading national and international executives
to the School of Business to give lunchtime seminars to students. In the past, VEP speakers have included the Hon.
Bill English, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Tim Gibson, former CEO New Zealand
Trade and Enterprise.
Subjects Available
Accounting (ACCT, ACFI, ACTP)
Business Law (BLAW)
Business Studies (BSNS)
Economics (ECON) EXAMPLES OF PAPERS
Finance (FINC, FINQ)
ACFI 201 Corporate Financial Decisions FINC 202 Investment Analysis and Portfolio
Information Science (INFO)
Management
Management (MANT) ACFI 305 International Financial Management
Marketing (MART) MANT 217 International Management
BSNS 103 Marketing and Consumption
Tourism (TOUR) MANT 250 Managing People
BSNS 105 Management and Organisations
MANT 303 Entrepreneurship
To find all papers from a particular subject BSNS 108 Business Finance
MANT 330 Leadership
area type in the four letter code as shown ECON 201 Microeconomics
above, eg. “MANT”, to find all Management MART 112 Marketing Management
ECON 206 The World Economy
papers. MART 207 Sports Marketing
ECON 302 International Trade
www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects MART 304 Sales and Sales Management
ECON 312 Natural Resource Economics9
Summer and International Schools
Summer School International School
(Early January to mid-February) (Late June to mid-July)
Summer School provides an opportunity for students to study one A slice of winter in your summer!
or two papers for credit over a shorter teaching period and outside For students who are unable to spend a full semester at the University
the standard semester timetable. Although the availability of papers of Otago, the International School provides students the chance
is more limited than for the standard semesters, Summer School can to study with Otago for just three weeks during the summer break
be easily combined with study for the first semester (mid-February to in the northern hemisphere to study on-campus and on field trips
June), or added to the end of a second semester experience. around the local region. You may choose up to two of the following
papers each worth 12 Otago points (6 ECTS/3 US Semester Credits):
EXAMPLES OF PAPERS
ANTH 209 Special Topic: Anthropology of Crime MANT 230 Entrepreneurship: The New Zealand Way
BIOA 201 Biocultural Human Skeletal Biology INDV 220 Māori and Pacific cultures in Aotearoa New Zealand
COSC 360 Computer Game Design AQFI 292 Human impacts and local fisheries in a coastal
marine habitat
FORB 201 Forensic Biology
GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology GEOG 250 Landscape development and environmental change
in South Island, New Zealand
LAWS 408 Comparative Law (Climate Change)
MANT 358 Special Topic: He Kākano: Indigenous Innovation and These papers are designed to allow students to engage with the
Entrepreneurship cultural and environmental highlights of the Otago region through a
MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational Māori big emphasis on fieldwork.
MUSI 260 ST: Pop Vocal Performance and Recording Some pre-reading is required prior to arrival in Dunedin in late June,
SCOM 209 Communicating Science: An Introduction
and after the three-week on-campus experience, final assignments
can be completed from anywhere in the world and submitted
SOCI 204 Sociology of Food
electronically by the end of August.
THEA 251 Aspects of Physical Theatre
Housing, food, insurance and field trips are all included in the
TOUR 214 Introduction to Wine Business International School package, please see the website for further
details: www.otago.ac.nz/international-school
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MAY
OCT
DEC
APR
JUN
FEB
SEP
JAN
JUL
Summer Autumn Winter Spring
SUMMER SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLSTUDENT PROFILES
Hilde Dybevik
University of Bergen
Norway
Spending a year at the University papers while at Otago, as well as a
of Otago has given Norwegian paper on Māori society.
exchange student Hilde Dybevik the
“It’s easy to get help here if you don’t
perfect opportunity to step out of
understand something in class. The
her comfort zone.
lecturers are available to us and the
“I think that’s always a good thing,” tutorials help a lot,” she says.
she says. “It’s a chance to develop
“This weekend I’m going to the
myself and discover new interests.
Catlins, which is an area just south
“For example, I’ve become really of Dunedin that has waterfalls,
interested in conservation biology beautiful beaches and a petrified
since being here. Conservation is forest. I’m hoping to see yellow-
a prominent issue in New Zealand eyed penguins again and sea lions.
and it feels important to do
“Also UniFlats is taking some of the
something about it. After I finish
international students to Penguin
studying I’d like to do research in
Place to do some volunteer work
this area.”
planting trees to help restore the
Hilde, who is in the final stages of penguins’ habitat. I’m so excited!
a bachelor’s degree in Biology at
“One semester goes so fast,” says
the University of Bergen in Norway,
Hilde. “I’m glad I stayed here for
is taking mostly marine biology
a year.”
Hideshi Matsubara
Yokohama National
University, Japan
Hideshi Matsubara, who is on Hideshi has been pleasantly
exchange from Yokohama National surprised by how easy it has been
University in Japan, is studying a mix to meet people at Otago.
of 200- and 300-level economics
“In my first semester I lived in a
papers at Otago, as well as some
University flat close to campus
Mandarin papers “just for fun”.
with five other people – three
“It’s very good quality teaching Americans, another Japanese
here and very easy to understand. student and our Kiwi host, who
If I have a problem I can see a answered all my questions about
professor in office hours. They’re the University. At the beginning I
very approachable.” didn’t know about anything so it
was very helpful,” he says.
Outside of study, Hideshi is enjoying
experiencing new things. “I’ve “The University flat was a great way
always wanted to play squash but to meet people and to improve my
it’s not so popular in Japan. There English.
are no squash courts so I gave up
“I met a lot of different people
on that. Here there’s a club.
through my University flat and
“I also go to Unipol gym twice a also through being in the Japanese
week. This facility is amazing. In Society. They’re great ways to meet
Japan it costs a lot of money. Here I Kiwis.”
can go for free.”11
Application
Application Deadlines Academic Eligibility Selecting Papers
You may commence study at the beginning To be eligible to apply for Study Abroad or Please note the following when you are
of either the first semester (February-June), Exchange, you usually must have: choosing suitable papers:
the second semester (July-November), or the
• completed at least one year of study at an • 54-72 points per semester can be regarded as
Summer School (January-February). The
accredited tertiary institution (USA students an average or normal course load. 54 points is
deadlines for application are:
are expected to be in their junior year) the minimum course load to maintain full-
time status for one semester. 18 points is the
• current enrolment at an accredited tertiary
First semester 1 December minimum course load to maintain full-time
institution
Second semester 30 April status for the Summer School
• a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Summer School 31 October • papers at 100-level are generally introductory
minimum (USA/Canada), or have “credit”,
papers; papers at 200-300-levels usually require
“good”, or above average results.
Early applications are encouraged. the fulfilment of academic prerequisites at your
Study Abroad students who do not meet all of home institution
the above criteria, but wish to study for one
• papers numbered above 300-level are normally
English Language or two semesters, are welcome to make an
application. We will confirm your eligibility for
postgraduate papers; you will need to have an
Requirements Study Abroad.
advanced background in relevant subjects to be
accepted for these papers
If you are participating as part of the Exchange
All courses at the University of Otago are • normally, you will not be permitted to take
programme, you will require nomination by
taught and examined in English. If your first papers from the following degree schedules:
the Study Abroad/International Office at your
language is not English you must provide Dentistry, Medicine, Medical Laboratory
institution which has a formal agreement with
evidence of a satisfactory level of English Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy
the University of Otago.
language proficiency. Evidence of English
• select more papers than you need to take in
language proficiency may be satisfied by one of In addition to the requirements above,
case you do not meet the prerequisites for some
the following: if you wish to gain entry to higher level
papers, or in case there are timetable clashes; if
undergraduate classes at Otago, you will
• IELTS (International English Language Testing you are applying for two semesters of study, you
need to have completed relevant academic
System) score of 6.0 in the academic module (no will need to select papers for both semesters
prerequisites at your home institution.
individual band below 6.0)
• a number of papers are listed as full year; you
• internet-based TOEFL score of 80 (minimum may enrol for these papers only if you intend
writing score of 20) How to Apply to study for two semesters beginning in the first
• Germany – “Good” or higher in Abitur semester (February)
To be considered for placement, you must apply
English plus “B” or higher in each of the four • normally, there is no restriction on class size
online. Guidelines and links to application are
components of the DAAD language test for any paper offered for the first or second
available from the University’s website:
• Denmark – a minimum GPA of 6 in A-level semesters. However, restricted enrolment may
www.otago.ac.nz/international apply for Summer School papers
English or a minimum GPA of 9 in B-level
English when graduating from Upper As part of the online application you will be • you can alter your paper selections once you
Secondary School required to upload the following: arrive at Otago and after consulting with a
• Norway – grade 4 or higher in English (any year) • original or certified copies of all previous course adviser.
for the Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate. tertiary level studies undertaken (a full
academic transcript showing all subjects
If your English proficiency does not meet the
attempted, including failures, marks, or grades) Offer of Place
required standard you may take pre-sessional
courses in English at the University of Otago • evidence of English language proficiency All applications will be acknowledged and
Language Centre (UOLC). The UOLC offers (if required). assessed for eligibility. You can expect to hear
courses in General English and English for All documents should be certified/notarised the result of your application within four
Academic Purposes. by an authorised authority such as principal, weeks of the receipt of application.
For further information please email the registrar, notary public, justice of the peace Successful applicants will be sent an offer of
University of Otago Language Centre, uolcfy@ or attorney. The University will also accept admission.
otago.ac.nz or browse the website: documents that have been certified/notarised by
www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy staff of Study Abroad/Student Exchange offices.Student Services and Facilities
As well as the specialised, individual support provided by the International Office, the University
offers a comprehensive range of student services.
International Office Information Technology In addition, the Otago University Students’
Association (OUSA) runs the OUSA Recreation
The International Office is a focal Services (ITS) Centre, which is home to over 100 different
point for international students. cultural, sporting, political and religious
Computers and web-based service systems are interests. OUSA also owns a yacht club, squash
The Office provides information, support and
used in most teaching programmes throughout courts and an aquatic centre for University
advice to future and current international
the University, with ITS staff providing the first rowers, windsurfers and kayakers.
students and to students wishing to study
line of support. All students are automatically
overseas on exchange programmes. It runs
given a username and email address on
on-campus orientation programmes for new www.otago.ac.nz/recreation
enrolment which gives them access to these
international students, operates an international www.unipol.co.nz
services. Help and training in the use of IT
friendship network, and offers a visa renewal www.ousa.org.nz
services for students is provided by the Student
service and assistance with insurance.
IT Services section of ITS. Wireless internet
All enquiries from prospective students about access is available at selected campus locations, Student Health Services
application and admission should be directed including all libraries on campus.
to the International Office. Student Health Services is situated on campus
www.otago.ac.nz/its and provides medical, nursing, counselling
www.otago.ac.nz/international and psychiatric advice and treatment for all
Libraries international students enrolled at the University
Student Learning Centre
of Otago.
There are several branches of the University
Library, all fully computerised with online www.otago.ac.nz/studenthealth
The Student Learning Centre provides a free
and confidential academic support service to search facilities. Five are specialised: the Law,
all students at all levels of study. Study skills Education, Medical and Dental, Science and Students’ Association
workshops are held regularly throughout the Hocken libraries. The Central Library, which
year and individual assistance on any matter primarily houses Humanities and Commerce The Otago University Students’ Association
relating to study is available. material, is in the University’s multi-award- (OUSA) runs an orientation programme at the
winning Information Services Building. Most start of the academic year. It also organises many
importantly, students enjoy spending time social and sporting events, produces a weekly
www.otago.ac.nz/slc
there – studying, reading or meeting other student newspaper (Critic) and operates a radio
students and staff. station (Radio One 91FM). The association
Disability Information also offers services to students needing friendly
advice, assistance and/or representation
www.otago.ac.nz/library
and Support concerning academic issues or, in fact, any
problems you may be experiencing while you’re
DI&S provides learning support, advice, advocacy Recreation Services studying at Otago.
and information to students with permanent,
recurring or temporary impairments. DI&S offers Sport, recreation and having fun are a big part Students elect an International Students’
support to international students. However, as of the Otago lifestyle. Recreation Services offers Representative each year. Their role is to act
with any other student enrolling at the University, a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, as a link between international students, the
it is important that you check in advance to activities and services on- and off-campus. At University and OUSA.
ensure that the University is able to meet your Unipol Recreation Centre you can find out
specific requirements. You need to be sure that about the many activities, courses and tours www.ousa.org.nz
the University can provide you with the type and available – from crafts and leisure activities
level of support you are used to. As there may be to social sports and outdoor pursuits. Sport
costs associated with some support services, it is and recreation equipment is available for hire.
important that you are aware of these before you Now in a brand new facility, Unipol Recreation
commit to studying at Otago. Please contact us as Centre also offers weight training and cardio
early as possible. rooms, fitness classes and gym space for
basketball, table tennis and more.
www.otago.ac.nz/disabilities13
Accommodation
Flatting double bed with all linen provided. Internet and
electricity are included in the rent. Food and
Alternative
The majority of study abroad and exchange cooking are the responsibility of students in the Accommodation
students stay in rented accommodation, which flat, but the University Flats support staff run
cooking classes. University Flats provide the best living
they share with other students. In New Zealand
experience for study abroad and exchange
we call this “flatting”. Flats in Dunedin are University Flats have sports teams you can students, however in some cases students may
plentiful and most are within walking distance join, including soccer, rugby, volleyball and wish to live with a local family (homestay) or
of both the University campus and the city basketball. You can also be involved in such in a fully catered residential college. Rooms
centre. Flatting is an important part of the things as a volunteer days to restore penguin in residential colleges are only provided in
University lifestyle; it offers responsibility, habitats, group dinners and trips to a Mäori the rare event of a place being available for
freedom and also the chance to live and mix Marae (meeting house). a single semester student. If you would like
with “Kiwi” students.
further information about homestays and
www.otago.ac.nz/uniflats residential colleges, please contact the Student
University of Otago Flats Accommodation Centre.
The University of Otago flats were developed to Applying for a Flat www.otago.ac.nz/about/accommodation
specifically cater for study abroad and exchange
students staying for just one or two semesters. The Student Accommodation Centre manages
the applications for University Flats. You
This accommodation style is very unique to
Otago, and only possible due to the large student should submit your application for University Temporary
population in residence in the neighbourhoods Flats by mid-November of the preceding year Accommodation
surrounding campus. The University Flats are for a February start, or by the end of May for
houses or apartments each with three to six a July start. If you plan to arrive before your permanent
students that are totally integrated into the accommodation is available, it is important
local students’ neighbourhoods and all within www.otago.ac.nz/about/accommodation/ that you organise temporary accommodation
10 minutes’ walk of campus. Study abroad and application in advance for when you first arrive in
exchange students get the unique opportunity to Dunedin.
live the local student lifestyle, and additionally The Student Accommodation Centre provides
university staff endeavour to place at least one a list of options including backpackers, “bed
local student “Kiwi host” in each University Flat. and breakfasts” and motels that are close to the
The University Flats are fully furnished with University.
students sharing common spaces, but having
their own room with desk, chair, drawers andEssential
Information
Code of Practice Accident Insurance Medical and Travel
The University of Otago has agreed to observe The Accident Compensation Corporation Insurance
and be bound by the Code of Practice for provides accident insurance for all New
International students must have comprehensive
the Pastoral Care of International Students Zealand citizens, residents and temporary
medical and travel insurance while studying in
published by the Ministry of Education. Copies visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be
New Zealand. Enrolment at Otago is conditional
of the code are available on request from this liable for all other medical and related costs.
on showing evidence of comprehensive
institution or from the Ministry of Education Further information can be viewed on the ACC
insurance. Current instructions and advice on
website: website:
how to obtain adequate cover are located on the
www.minedu.govt.nz www.acc.co.nz Otago website:
www.otago.ac.nz/international/healthcare
Student Visa Eligibility for
All study abroad and exchange students need Health Services Representative Offices
to obtain a student visa prior to arrival in New
Zealand as a condition of enrolment at Otago. Full International students are not normally The University has representatives in
details of visa requirements, advice on rights to entitled to publicly-funded health services many countries around the world. These
employment in New Zealand while studying and while in New Zealand. If you receive medical representatives can help you with your
reporting requirements are available through treatment during your visit you will be application to Otago and provide advice on
the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can liable for the full costs of that treatment. the general requirements for studying abroad.
be viewed on their website: Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded A full listing of representatives can be obtained
health services are available through the from the University’s website:
www.immigration.govt.nz Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on its
website: www.otago.ac.nz/international/agents
Smoke-free Campus www.moh.govt.nz
The University’s Dunedin campus is completely
smoke-free. This enhances the outstanding
campus experience that the University offers
its staff and students and is consistent with its
mission statement, which sets out Otago’s aim
of promoting individuals’ development and
wellbeing.15
STUDENT PROFILE
Raphael Schwendele
Heidelberg University
Germany
German exchange student and the Great Walks, like the surfing course where I managed to
Raphael Schwendele is thankful he Routeburn and the Kepler Track.” ride a wave on my second day.”
decided to spend a whole year at
Raphael is on a five-year teacher Raphael has also joined two
the University of Otago.
training course at Heidelberg soccer teams, one an inter-college
“I really enjoy Dunedin. It’s a really University, spending his fourth team and the other out on the
vibrant student city. I’m so glad I year at Otago. Peninsula.
didn’t have to leave after just one
“My first semester I studied “I live on campus surrounded by
semester.”
Politics, but in my second I’m doing other students. It’s like a city within
Raphael’s interests in nature Psychology and History. I like that a city – a student village – and I
and hiking attracted him to New you can do that here. It’s not so love it.”
Zealand. easy in Germany to take papers
different from your main subject.
“I chose Otago over Auckland
because I did not want to be in a “I was also really surprised how
big city, and it was a good choice. modern and new everything is.
Within 20 minutes you can be on The library is awesome and a really
the Peninsula, on a beach or a hill nice place to be – it’s more like
and surrounded by wildlife. an open living room than a study
room – and the lecture rooms are
“In my first week I saw seals and
better equipped than I’m used to.”
penguins – it was like a dream to
see these animals in the wild. Student life was another pleasant
surprise. “When I saw all the
“I try to study in the week and
opportunities on offer for students
spend the weekends outside
I was overwhelmed. I’ve done a lot
exploring the surroundings. It’s
with OUSA and Unipol, including a
only four hours to the mountainsNEW ZEALAND IS A LAND OF GREAT
NATURAL BEAUTY, AND IT IS ALSO ONE
OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS.
New Zealand /
Aotearoa
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Comparable in physical size to Japan or Great population, have earned a reputation for biological and medical research, education and
Britain, New Zealand has a population of over being both enterprising and innovative. They tourism also play vital economic roles. There
four million people, making it one of the least welcome international visitors and have a wide is a growing focus on ecotourism ventures, the
crowded countries in the world. It is a land of range of interests, from the arts to outdoor and wine industry, fashion design and a flourishing
great natural beauty, and it is also one of the sporting pursuits. New Zealanders love their film industry that is gaining wide international
world’s most exciting adventure playgrounds. sport and are good at it. Swimming, walking, recognition. The New Zealand dollar is a
New Zealand / Aotearoa was originally settled biking, hiking, boating and fishing are all easily stable currency offering visitors a favourable
by the Mäori about 1,000 years ago, followed accessible, as are many sporting codes such exchange rate. All goods and services are
by waves of European immigration during as rugby, soccer, tennis, netball, basketball, subject to a 15 per cent goods and services tax
the past two centuries. Today the country golf, squash and hockey. Those who are more (included in the display price) and all major
maintains a diverse and dynamic multicultural adventurous enjoy surfing, white-water rafting, credit cards can be used.
emphasis, enhanced by the growing number of jet boating and bungy jumping, while in the Find out more about New Zealand at:
people from the Pacific Islands and Asia who winter months the country’s many ski fields
have also made New Zealand their home in attract skiers and snowboarders from across
New Zealand and from afar. www.newzealand.com
recent years.
New Zealanders are friendly people who, in The New Zealand economy is broadly-based.
spite of (or perhaps because of) the country’s It is a major exporter of primary products,
geographical location and relatively small while manufacturing, information technology,17
1. Dunedin
Dunedin is an excellent base from which to explore some of New Zealand’s world-renowned destinations of immense natural beauty.
Photograph by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
2. The Catlins 3. Queenstown
The Catlins is an area of great contrasts and natural beauty – from Queenstown, the birthplace of bungy, is known as the Adventure Sports
magnificent coastal cliffs and long sweeping beaches, to rainforests, Capital of the World. The stunningly beautiful gorges and lakeside
hidden waterfalls and rolling farmland. environment provide the perfect setting for skydiving, canyon swinging,
jet boating and white-water rafting. This is also the Southern Hemisphere’s
top ski resort area and has great nightlife once the sun goes down.
Photograph by Adam Bryce Photograph by Fraser Gunn
4. Fiordland 5. Aoraki Mount Cook
Fiordland is one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand’s highest
Zealand and has three of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” – the Milford, mountain and longest glacier. Visitors come here to hike, climb, cycle,
Kepler and Routeburn Tracks. paddle among icebergs in glacial lakes, or sit and soak up the spectacular
views.Dunedin and Otago
The southernmost of New Zealand’s main centres, and the largest city in the province of Otago,
Dunedin holds a special place in the hearts of many, and not just those who live here.
Although relatively small, Dunedin boasts of New Zealand’s leading designers based – rugged mountains, deep fiords, clear blue
many natural attractions as well as the facilities in the city. The Dunedin Public Art Gallery, lakes – including the internationally-known
usually offered only by cities many times its museums and libraries are among the finest in resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka,
size. the country and professional theatre and the famed for their ski fields and burgeoning wine
Settled by the Scottish in 1848, Dunedin Dunedin Sinfonia enjoy a high profile. industry.
grew rapidly with the discovery of gold in the Dunedin is also home to New Zealand’s Find out more about Dunedin at:
Otago hinterland and became, for a while, the newest, largest and most versatile arena – the
commercial centre of New Zealand. During Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza. This www.CityofDunedin.com
this time, many of New Zealand’s most is the place to go for all major sporting events, www.DunedinNZ.com
beautiful buildings were constructed here and, concerts and more.
with the establishment of the University of
Temperatures range from an average 14–24
Otago in 1869, the foundations were laid for a
strong tradition in education.
degrees Celsius in the summer (December A COMMITMENT
This commitment to education continues to
to February) and from 5–13 degrees Celsius
in the winter (June to August), so outdoor TO EDUCATION
be one of the city’s most impressive qualities. activities can be enjoyed year-round. There are CONTINUES TO BE
The many early childhood education centres, more than 150 walking tracks in the Dunedin
ONE OF DUNEDIN’S
MOST IMPRESSIVE
primary and secondary schools enjoy an environs, four championship golf courses and
established reputation for excellence, and many other sporting facilities which are all
tertiary institutions attract students from easily accessible. The long natural harbour is QUALITIES.
throughout New Zealand and the world. favoured for watersports and St Clair beach
Dunedin is New Zealand’s only true student is considered one of New Zealand’s best for
city and the relatively large student population surfing.
contributes greatly to the city’s colourful and
Dunedin is encircled by a “Town Belt” of native
dynamic atmosphere.
bush and trees and its coastline is home to
The central city streets are lined with colonies of yellow-eyed penguins, New Zealand
restaurants, bars and cafés. Modern shopping fur seals and the world’s only mainland
malls trade alongside boutiques, galleries, and breeding colony of the Royal Albatross. Just a
weekly craft and farmers’ markets. The fashion few hours’ drive out of the city are some of New
industry is particularly vibrant with several Zealand’s most spectacular natural attractions19
TAIAROA HEAD 1 hour
The only mainland breeding colony of albatross in the world
MT CARGILL 10 minutes
Great mountain biking and walking tracks
OTAGO HARBOUR 5 minutes
Kayaking / sailing / kite surfing / wind surfing
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
New Zealand’s First University
FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
New Zealand’s newest arena
THE OCTAGON 3 minutes
Town centre / cafés / bars / restaurants
GOLF COURSE 10 minutes
One of 12 golf courses in Dunedin
ST CLAIR 10 minutes
Great surf spot / cafés / restaurants
SKI FIELDS 3 hours
Best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere!
All distances are from the University area where most students reside. All distances are approximate and based on driving.
Dunedin Events Things to do
Dunedin offers a full calendar of annual events • Surf at St Clair Beach
and festivals including: • Fish for salmon in the Otago Harbour
• Scottish Week • Visit New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach
• Fringe and Heritage Festivals Castle
• ID Dunedin Fashion Week • Go on a Speight’s Brewery Heritage Tour
• Regent 24-hour Book Sale • Watch rugby at Forsyth Barr Stadium
• University Capping Show • Enjoy gourmet foods from the Otago
Farmers’ Market
• Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
• Mountain-bike around the Dunedin hills
• International Science Festival
• Go skiing in Central Otago
• Cadbury Chocolate Carnival
• See yellow-eyed penguins and Royal
• International Film Festival.
Albatross on the Otago Peninsula
• Buy cutting-edge locally-designed clothes
• Walk up the steepest street in the world ...Otago Global Student Exchange
The University of Otago has formal exchange agreements with many institutions worldwide, allowing for the reciprocal exchange of students.
Further information is available at: www.otago.ac.nz/study/studentexchange
If you are enrolled at an institution listed below, please contact your home institution’s international office for further information on selection
procedures. If your university does not have an exchange agreement with the University of Otago, you are welcome to apply as a study abroad student:
www.otago.ac.nz/international/studyabroad
ARGENTINA Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina ICELAND University of Iceland
AUSTRALIA University of Western Australia IRELAND University College Dublin
AUSTRIA Vienna University of Economics and Business ITALY Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
BELGIUM Catholic University of Louvain (Business School) JAPAN Hirosaki University
Keio University
BRAZIL Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP) Ochanomizu University
Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro Otaru University of Commerce
CANADA Brock University Rissho University
Dalhousie University University of Tokyo
McGill University Yokohama National University
Mt Allison University KOREA Yonsei University, School of Business
Queen’s University
University of Alberta MEXICO Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)
University of British Columbia Universidad Veracruzana
University of Toronto
Western University THE NETHERLANDS Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Western University, Faculty of Law University of Amsterdam
Western University, Richard Ivey School of Business NORWAY Norwegian School of Economics and Business
York University, Schulich School of Business Administration
CHILE Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile POLAND Warsaw School of Economics
CHINA Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Business PORTUGAL Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Dalian University of Foreign Languages
Fudan University SCOTLAND University of Edinburgh
Sun Yat-sen University, Business School University of Glasgow
Tsinghua University University of Strathclyde
University of Hong Kong
SINGAPORE National University of Singapore
CZECH REPUBLIC Charles University Singapore Trinity Theological College
University of Economics, Prague
SPAIN ESADE
DENMARK Aarhus University Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences
SWEDEN Lund University
Copenhagen School of Business
Stockholm School of Economics
University of Copenhagen
Umeå University
ENGLAND Aston University, Aston Business School Uppsala University
Falmouth University
SWITZERLAND Universität St Gallen
University of Bristol
University of Durham TAIWAN National Taiwan Normal University
University of East Anglia
University of Essex THAILAND Mahidol University, College of Management, MBA
University of Exeter
USA Boston College
University of Manchester – Manchester Business School
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, MBA
FINLAND Aalto University School of Business Florida International University
University of Helsinki Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
University of California
FRANCE Grenoble Ecole de Management University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
Université Joseph Fourier University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Université Paris X Nanterre University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagger School
Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 of Business
University of Oregon
GERMANY Heidelberg University
University of Richmond
University of Cologne (Faculty of Management,
University of Texas, Austin
Economics and Social Sciences)
University of Texas, McCombs School of Business
University of Tübingen
University of Virginia
HUNGARY Corvinus University of Budapest21
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