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Will Tregidga will.tregidga@otago.ac.nz

University of Otago

New Zealand’s first university. Established in 1869. Located in a true university city with a vibrant residential student community unmatched by any other city in Australasia. A national university – over 80% of Otago students come from outside Dunedin.

Dunedin

A Scottish settlement built upon a gold rush in the 19th century! In the 1900’s Mark Twain visited Dunedin and said “the people here are Scots, they stopped here on their way to Heaven thinking they have arrived.” Dunedin is small & compact student city with a population 120,000. 20% students. Accommodation and central city shopping is within walking distance of the campus Eco-tourism centre

Excellent outdoor recreation and field-study opportunities, exploring the scenic South Island

Dunedin

New Zealand’s top scenic spots are an easy weekend trip from Dunedin Hiking, Biking, Snow Sports, White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Bungee Jumping!

A virtual tour of the Southern South Island

University of Otago

20,000 students 2,590 International Students from 101 countries (2014) Top 10 Countries of Origin USA = 581* China = 374 Malaysia = 290 India = 100 UK = 91 Germany = 82 Hong Kong = 75 Canada = 66 Saudi Arabia = 63 Brunei Darussalam= 61

* USA students are usually only attending for one semester of study abroad, therefore at any one time there may be only half the number above actually enrolled.

Otago has an International Student Diversity policy

1600 academic and research staff 4,000 postgraduate students

ISB, University of Otago

The Academic Year

Summer School (36 points = 9 – 10 US Semester Credits / 18 ECTS)

Semester (54 – 72 points = 12 – 20 US Semester Credits / 27 – 36 ECTS)

International School (24 points = 6 US Semester Credits / 12 ECTS)

Central Library

Central Library, University of Otago

University of Otago Research Rankings

University of Otago, Registry Portobello Marine Laboratory, University of Otago

Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (QS

World University Rankings, 2015)

New Zealand’s top ranked university in the world for a single subject area, Dentistry – 8th in the world (QS

World University Subject Rankings, 2015)

Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for: Dentistry, Psychology, English language and literature, History, Philosophy, Geography, Development Studies, Education and Law (QS World

University Subject Rankings, 2015)

In 2011, Times Higher Education ranked Otago as #1 in the world for Oceanography (Marine Science) based on highly cited papers in international journals (MIT ranked 2nd). Most papers published in Science and Nature of any NZ university.

World-class Teaching

Otago has secured more Prime Minister’s awards for excellence in teaching than any other NZ university. Highest per capita enrolment of Maori students, and highest Maori student achievement Otago tops national league tables for pass rates and retention.

• Dr. Karyn Paringatai, Prime Minister’s

teaching award recipient and lecturer of MAOR108 (popular course for study abroad)

Sciences

Biological Sciences Botany & Zoology Chemistry Computer & Information Sciences Design & Surveying Electronics & Telecommunications Geology Environmental Studies & Ecology Food Science and Human Nutrition Marine Science Physics Mathematics & Energy Studies Physical Education & Dance Psychology & Neuroscience Wildlife Management

Health Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Sciences Dental Technology & Oral Health Professional programmes

Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Dental Surgery & Medicine

Medical Sciences

Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensics, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, & Pharmacology

Molecular Biotechnology

Commerce

Commerce Building, University of Otago

Accounting and Business Law Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Information Science International Business Management Marketing Tourism

The Otago Business School is AACSB and EQUIS accredited ~90 business schools in the world have both accreditations.

Humanities

Anthropology & Sociology Geography Media, Film & Communication Studies Education & Linguistics English History, Art and the Classics International Studies & Languages Maori & Indigenous Studies Law Music, Performing Arts & Theatre Philosophy, Religion & Politics Planning

Accommodation University Flats

Accommodation placement by the university in a residential house with other students

• Housing managed directly by the University of Otago
• Kiwi Host System (At least one kiwi student in almost all of the flats)
• Flats are located within the main neighbourhoods of local students who are privately

renting other flats (North Dunedin - largest population of under 25 year olds in NZ!)

• Support staff in direct communication with the International Office, ensuring student well-

being and familiarity with all of our study abroad partners.

• Social activities are organised throughout the semester by University Flats.

Services & Support

Otago has comprehensive services & facilities for International Students:

International orientation, kiwi networking programme, international student support services and orientation. Full-time volunteer co-ordinator Learning Centre, Careers Advisory Service Clubs & Societies – Over 100 different Clubs and Societies! Everything from tae kwan do to belly-dancing to jewellery-making

• SPORTS! (Rowing, Rugby…)

Unipol@ University Plaza - the new university gymnasium

Free entry for Otago students! On-campus and connected to Dunedin’s new stadium, just 10 minutes walk from the centre of campus. Completed and opened in 2012!

International Office UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO

www.otago.ac.nz will.tregidga@otago.ac.nz