Otago Polytechnic
Private Bag 1910
Dunedin
64-3-479 6029
64-3-477 9586
Website Address: www.tekotago.ac.nz

Details

• Accommodation:Otago Polytechnic guarantees international students their choice of accommodation and can make the appropriate arrangements
• Home stay: ($NZ154.00 weekly)Two meals a day, individual bedroom with study facilities and a supportive New Zealand family
• Supervised Flatting ($NZ165.00 weekly):New fully furnished apartments with four dinners per week, overseen by pastoral supervisors
• Halls of Residence ($193.00 weekly):Supervised, fully catered accommodation within purpose-built complexes

Traveling Times

By air to

• Christchurch 45 minutes
• Wellington 1 hour 15 minutes
• Auckland 2 hours 35 minutes

English Language Requirement

• Certificates - English Language Proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525
• Diplomas - English Language Proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
• Degrees - (General) Same as for Diplomas
• Degrees - (Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy) IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575

Cost of Living

• Accommodation and Food $NZ 7,000
• Books and Materials $ 1,500
• Transport $500
• Entertainment $1,500

Work Permits

International students can work for a limited amount of hours during the academic year and full time in vacations, bit it is not possible for them to earn enough in these periods to support themselves.

Insurance

It is mandatory for International students to have medical insurance while they are studying in New Zealand. Staff in the International Office can advise on the types of insurance available and can provide the appropriate application form.

Applying for Otago Polytechnic

• No charge
• 3 passport photographs
• Fill in application form available in the middle of International Prospectus or upon request from the International Office
• Send certified translated copies of last year of High School and any further education qualifications
• Details of work experience
• Certified copies of English Language Test results

Courses

• Otago Polytechnic Advanced Ski Instructor Certificate
• Adventure Guide Certificate (Level 4)
• Adventure Instructor Certificate (Kayaking) (Level 5)
• Adventure Instructor Certificate (Yachting) (Level 5)
• Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing (Honors)
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
• Certificate in Business Systems (Business and Computing Options)
• Certificate in Carpentry (Level 3)
• Certificate in Child and Community Care
• Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
• Certificate in Forest Establishment and Silver culture
• Certificate in Hairdressing and Design (Level 3)
• Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Services) (Level 3)
• Certificate in Hospitality (Front Office/Accommodation Services) (Level 3)
• Certificate in Hotel Services
• Certificate in Information Technology
• Certificate in Mountain Recreation (Leadership) (Level 4)
• Certificate in Mountain Recreation (Level 3)
• Certificate in Personal Training (Level 3)
• Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 4)
• Certificate in Skiing and Avalanche Safety Management (Level 4)
• Certificate in Spoken and Written English (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
• Certificate in Sports Management (Level 3)
• Certificate in Sports Turf Management (Level 4)
• Certificate in Tertiary Study
• Certificate in Tourism Small Business Management (Level 4)
• .Certificate in Travel (Level 4)
• Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Level 3)
• Certificate in Welding Foundation
• City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in International Tourism
• City and Guilds Diploma in International Tourism
• Diploma in Architectural Draught
• Diploma in Ceramic Arts
• Diploma in Design (Industrial Product)
• Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
• Diploma in Horticulture (Level 6)
• Diploma in Jewellery and Textile Arts
• Diploma in Sporting Performance (Level 5)
• Diploma in Viticulture (Level 6)
• Master of Fine Arts
• Master of Midwifery
• Master of Nursing
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• NZ Advanced Certificate in Electrical or Electronics/Computer technology or Industrial Measurement
• NZ Diploma in Business
• NZ Diploma in Hospitality Management
• NZ National Nanny Certificate
• National Certificate in Business Administration
• National Certificate in Horticulture (Amenity Horticulture) (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) (Level 4)
• National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 5)
• National Diploma in Science (Level 5 and 6)
• Pool Supervisor and Swim Instructor Certificate (Level 5)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Nursing Practice (Specialty)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
• Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Nursing Practice
• Raft Guide Certificate (Level 4)
• Ski Instructor Certificate (Level 4)
• Snowboard Instructor Certificate (Level 4)