The University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin
64-3-479 8344
64-3-479 8367
Website Address: www.otago.ac.nz

Academic Courses

Undergraduate

Bachelor degree programmes are offered in Applied Science, Arts, Business, Consumer & Applied Sciences, Dentistry, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Sciences, Surveying, Teaching, Theology, and Tourism.

Study Abroad & Exchange: Students from overseas universities wishing to undertake one or two semesters at Otago can access many courses in the normal degree programmes.

Postgraduate

A full range of postgraduate diploma, master and PhD courses is offered in the areas listed above.

Language Center

The University of Otago Language Center offers intensive English language and study skills preparation for prospective University and Foundation Year students. The Center offers courses in general and academic English, and is an accredited test center for IELTS and TOEFL.

English Language Requirements

Undergraduate: Paper Based TOEFL 550 (TWE 4.5); Computer Based TOEFL 213 (Essay 4.5); IELTS 6.0

Postgraduate: Paper Based TOEFL 587 (TWE 4.5); Computer Based TOEFL 240 (Essay 4.5); IELTS 6.5

Academic Year

There are two semesters: First Semester (February to June) and Second Semester (July to November) plus a Summer School in January-February. The Foundation Year has intakes in February, April, June and October.

Application Closing Dates

First Semester & summer school:31 October

Second Semester:8 May

Scholarships

The University offers partial scholarships for International Students at bachelors, masters and PhD levels. These include:

• 6 undergraduate scholarships worth US$3,500 per year
• 4 master's scholarships worth US$7,500 per year
• 4 PhD scholarships worth US$12,500 per year

Selection is based on academic merit, demonstrated community involvement, and leadership potential.

Services and Facilities

The University has a dedicated Student International Center. At the beginning of each semester (February and July) the Center runs an orientation programme covering such things as course advice, enrolment, campus familiarization, and information about living in New Zealand. The Center also runs a free airport pick-up service on arrival.

The University features a number of other useful services: Student Learning Center, Careers Advisory Service, Disabilities Office, Student Health & Counseling Service, and Recreation Services.

The University's central city location means that students are easily able to access the central city shopping facilities and services. The University has a number of its own sports teams, which participate in the local competitions.

Accommodation

The University has accommodation to suit any student. For Language Center and Foundation Year home stays with local families can be arranged. First year University students, and many Foundation Year students may choose to stay in one of the University's thirteen Halls of Residence or in Toroa International House (a self-catering Hall of Residence). All Halls of Residence provide for a single room and three meals a day, and all are within walking distance of the campus. After the first year of study many students choose to live together in flats (apartments) - typically a house shared by 3-5 students. Most students live in flats within walking distance of the campus.

Tuition and Living Costs

Dunedin is a very affordable place to live and study. The University estimates the living costs for one academic year are US$4,200. Tuition fees for undergraduate study range from US$6,500-10,500 per annum. Tuition fees for postgraduate study typically range US$8,000-11,500 per annum.

Courses at Otago

• The University of Otago Bachelor of Applied Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery including Health Sciences First Year
• Bachelor of Dental Technology
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science including Health Sciences First Year
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery including Health Sciences First Year
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Pharmacy including Health Sciences First Year
• Bachelor of Physical Education
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy including Health Science First Year
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Surveying
• Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
• Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Tourism
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Diploma in Dental Therapy
• Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
• Doctor of Literature (Languages)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Science)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Laboratory Science)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Music)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Physical Education)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Surveying)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Theology)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism)
• Graduate Diploma in Tourism
• Master of Applied Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Bioethics and Health Law
• Master of Business
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Community Dentistry
• Master of Consumer and Applied Sciences
• Master of Dental Surgery
• Master of Education
• Master of Health Sciences (Aviation Medicine)
• Master of Health Sciences (Bioethics)
• Master of Health Sciences (Molecular Oral Biology)
• Master of Health Sciences (Musculoskeletal Management)
• Master of International Studies
• Master of Laws
• Master of Literature (Languages)
• Master of Medical Laboratory Science
• Master of Medical Science
• Master of Ministry
• Master of Music
• Master of Pharmacy
• Master of Physical Education
• Master of Physiotherapy
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Regional and Resource Planning
• Master of Science
• Master of Social Welfare
• Master of Surveying
• Master of Theology
• Master of Tourism
• Postgraduate Certificate in Children's Issues
• Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
• Postgraduate Diploma in Child Advocacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
• Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Consumer and Applied Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Music
• Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication
• Postgraduate Diploma in Outdoor Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Welfare
• Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Community Work
• Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying
• Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
• Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management