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University of Te Whare Wānanga o Otākou 2022/23 Study Abroad and Exchange Guide “A Sooty Shearwater with a stout heart, Me he manawa tītī, me he kuaka mārangaranga. the Godwit fock rises as one.” The voice of Ko te reo rāhiri, ko te reo pōwhiri e karanga atu welcome from the calls ana ki a koutou ngā tītī, ngā kuaka, ngā manu out to you, to take rest on this rich fertile tawhiti kia whai wāhi ai koutou ki te whenua land, on this of knowledge. As the frst haumako, te ākau mātauranga o , university in New Zealand, the University a ko te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo. Tēnā, of Otago welcomes you all. karapinepine mai, whakarauika mai. Whatever your dreams or aspirations, Ahakoa tō awhero, ahakoa tō wawata he wāhi they can be realised here. Whether hāneanea mōu, he ara whakamua mōu hei you want to pursue Humanities, Law, whakatutuki i tēnā tāu e hiahia ai. Mēnā ka Sciences, Medicine or Business, there is a whai tohu koe ki Te Kete Aronui, ki te Ture, ki te place for you here and a qualifcation to Pūtaiao, ki te Hauora, ki te Tauhokohoko rānei, suit your specialty. ahakoa te kaupapa he wāhi mōu, he tohu mōu. At the University of Otago we have the Ko te ringa āwhina ka toro atu ki a koutou, people to teach, guide and support you to ko ngā pou taunaki ka whakaakoria, ka fy to the mountain tops and beyond. ārahia, ka tautokona koe ki te rere atu ki ngā karamatamata, ki ngā kōtihitihi o te ngaru Welcome, welcome, welcome. mātauranga nei. Nā reira, Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! Contents

Why Otago? 2 New Zealand Aotearoa 4 : New Zealand's student capital 6 Tena koutou, welcome Explore Ōtepoti Dunedin 8 The University of Otago welcomes you from wherever Accommodation 10 in the world you call home. Otago was founded in 1869 Student support 11 by early Scottish settlers. We are now home to staff and Recreation at Otago 12 students from around 100 countries and we work in close with Ngāi Tahu, the tangata whenua Change you, change your world 13 of this land. Approximately 85 per cent of our students University terminology 14 come to us from outside of Dunedin and embracing Discover Aotearoa and the Pacific 15 differences and welcoming others to their new home is a fundamental part of who we are. Humanities and Social Sciences 16 Human Health and Biomedical Sciences 17 Otago is the oldest university in New Zealand and our academic staff are dedicated to teaching and are Sciences 18 internationally recognised for their research. We pride Business 19 ourselves on nurturing graduates who understand the Exchange 20 value of free speech, who do not shirk from ideas that are different from their own, who have the ability to get Essential information 22 comfortable with the uncomfortable and who are not How to apply 23 afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. In a world where resilience has become a rare commodity, Otago continues to be a place that fosters resilience. Our city, Dunedin, is safe, compact, vibrant and student-friendly, with beaches, hills and adventure on its doorstep. The majority of students live within close proximity to campus, either in our residential or shared living arrangements. This unique environment creates unrivalled opportunities for our students to engage in meaningful extra-curricular activities with their peers. These experiences combine to make Otago graduates stand out in the workplace. They graduate not only with a head full of knowledge, but also with the skills and maturity to succeed in their career of choice, and make significant contributions to the intellectual, cultural, spiritual and economic well- being of the world around them. Choosing Otago for this next step in your life journey says a great deal about who you are – this is a place for bright, independent, compassionate people who are not afraid of working hard to achieve their dreams. If this sounds like you, I look forward to welcoming you to the University of Otago.

COVID-19 Updates For the latest University of Otago COVID-19 information, please see: PROFESSOR HELEN NICHOLSON otago.ac.nz/coronavirus BSc(Hons) MB ChB MD Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

1 We were established in 1869, NAU MAI, TĀUTI MAI and after more than 150 years Welcome to Aotearoa we’re still leading the way when it comes New Zealand’s first to world-class teaching university and the and a legendary first choice for more student lifestyle. than 21,000 students. These two core elements set the University of Otago apart, and are the reason students from across the country and around the world choose us for their tertiary education.

COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY Our 15 residential colleges and shared accommodation offer a vibrant and GLOBAL supportive campus community like no other EMPLOYABILITY university in New Zealand. Otago graduates are globally employable: 95% of our students go directly into work or on to further study.

We encourage, attract and foster independent people: FACILITIES Otago is known for its 85% state-of- of our students come from outside Dunedin. the-art lecture theatres, research labs and libraries. ADVENTURE INDEPENDENCE

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Highest possible First New Zealand university to More than Over 170 student international quality rating achieve Fair Trade status and 195 undergraduate and clubs and societies to pursue the United Nations’ postgraduate programmes Sustainable Development Goals

2 WHY OTAGO? Ranked in the An Otago degree can give you the momentum to get where you want to go in life. And it’s not just academic achievement that you’ll take with you – TOP 1% the experiences and friendships forged of universities in the world at Otago can last a lifetime. (QS world rankings) Rated TOP UNIVERSITY We believe that everybody is an individual: in New Zealand our style of for international student experience teaching, (International Student Barometer) support and the services we provide all reflect this.

INDIVIDUALITY Many Otago degrees FLEXIBLE can be tailor-made to suit you, with a mix of subjects that STUDY may not usually be OPTIONS put together. YOUR DEGREE, YOUR CHOICE.

The beautiful lower offers many exciting recreational activities.

Unmatched record in Our Dunedin campus National presence: as well as our New Zealand’s top university the National Teaching is recognised as one main Dunedin campus, we also for educational performance Excellence Awards: of the most beautiful have campuses in , (TEC Educational 7 Supreme Award Winners in the world and Performance Indicators)

3 New Zealand Aotearoa Embracing visitors as whānau (family) underpins every aspect 4 of our identity. 2 3 1 5

NEW ZEALAND is truly unique. Māori were the first inhabitants of New Kiwis have a reputation for being Zealand Aotearoa across Te Ika a Maui resourceful and innovative. New It is a safe and fun destination with (the ) and Te Waipounamu Zealand’s urban centres are full of cafes, friendly people, easy access to the (the South Island). restaurants, arts, industry and fashion. outdoors, immersive experiences and rich Farming remains the country’s major culture. According to Māori, Kupe ventured from export industry, and there is a growing the Polynesian homeland of Hawaiiki It is also one of the least crowded focus on ecotourism ventures, the wine to New Zealand on a hourua industry, fashion design and a flourishing countries in the world, with a physical size (voyaging canoe) around 1,000 years comparable to Japan or Great Britain and film industry that is gaining international ago, navigating by the stars and ocean recognition. a population of only 4.9 million people currents. Several waka hourua arrived affectionately known as "Kiwis". across the country over hundreds of years, New Zealand is renowned for its The country is made up of two major and Māori established themselves as the spectacular landscapes – from dramatic islands – the North and South Islands – first inhabitants and caretakers of the land. mountain ranges and steaming volcanoes, and a number of smaller islands, including to sandy swimming beaches and wild and Dutch explorer Abel Tasman was the rugged coastlines. Stewart Island. first European to discover New Zealand, Approximately two thirds of the population in 1642. English navigator The South Island has some of the world’s lives in the North Island. has mapped the country in 1769–70. Later, most picturesque scenery. Beaches, more than 1.4 million people, followed sealers, whalers and traders arrived and glaciers, lakes and fiords, and mountains by the capital city Wellington and the following two centuries saw waves of with world-class ski resorts are all easily Christchurch (which each have about European settlement. accessible from your base in Dunedin. 400,000). Dunedin’s population is around Today the country is diverse and 130,000. multicultural, enhanced by the growing number of people from the Pacific and Asia who have made New Zealand their home in recent years. studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

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Dunedin Known as the gateway to the lower South Island, basing yourself in Dunedin allows for a comparably affordable way for you to access many of New Zealand’s world-renowned destinations of great natural beauty, and enjoy adventure activities.

2 Queenstown, and 3.5 hours’ drive. Queenstown, the birthplace of bungy, is known as the adventure sports capital of the world. The stunningly beautiful gorges and lakeside 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 Photograph by AJ Hackett Bungy great nightlife once the sun goes down.

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Fiordland 4.5 hours’ drive. is one of the most dramatic and beautiful parts of New Zealand and has three of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” – the Milford, Kepler and Routeburn Tracks.

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Aoraki Mount Cook 4 hours’ drive. Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand’s highest mountain and longest glacier. Visitors come here to hike, climb, cycle, paddle among icebergs in glacial lakes and sit and soak up the spectacular views.

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The Catlins 1.5 hours’ drive. is an area of great contrasts and natural beauty – from magnificent coastal cliffs and long sweeping beaches, to rainforests, hidden waterfalls and rolling farmland. 5 Dunedin: Auckland New Zealand’s Wellington Christchurch student capital Dunedin

OUR MORE THAN 21,000 STUDENTS But that’s just the beginning. Dunedin is a City and campus make up one fifth of Dunedin’s population, small city nestled between rural hillsides, creating an energy and atmosphere that the harbour and the ocean – meaning Although Dunedin is surrounded by hills, you’ll only find at Otago. there’s plenty to see and do. most of the central city and north and is generally flat and easily The town and the University campus Experience the distinctive beauty of each accessible. Unlike larger cities, you don’t developed together, so Dunedin is one of of Dunedin’s four seasons. The temperate need a car to get around in Dunedin. just a handful of places worldwide where climate brings warm summers and mild It’s a 10-minute walk from the campus, education is the main activity of the city. winters with some frost and very occasional residential colleges and student flats into snowfalls. the centre of town, and there is a good Our campus and residential colleges are public transport system covering all of the located in the heart of town, and all of No other city in the country has such a main suburbs. Dunedin’s cafés, music venues, designer wide range of accessible leisure activities. boutiques and stores, museums and Ride the waves at some 30 nearby beaches, galleries are never more than a short take on excellent mountain biking tracks, walk away. paddle-board, kayak or sail on the harbour, or head to for a When it comes to sport, Otago takes on weekend at New Zealand’s top ski fields. the best in the world. The University’s facilities are state-of-the-art and Forsyth Imagine changing out of your wetsuit then Barr Stadium, the world’s first fully pedalling into the city centre for lunch, or enclosed grassed stadium, hosts top-level snowboarding all day and getting home in sports matches and world-class concerts. time to catch a gig at your favourite music venue. It’s just part of life in Dunedin. dunedinnz.com/study

6 “When I decided to go to Otago University I showed my friends and family a picture of the Clocktower Building and told them that I was going to study at Hogwarts. So far the of this place has been without compare. I am amazed that I can study with the view of evergreen mountains and 20 minutes later be on a beach with sea lions and penguins in the water. The Kiwis are very sweet and caring people and I think that culture is already changing me for the better. I am looking forward to many more adventures here.” Nina Nielsen (DENMARK)

Haere mai ki Ōtepoti. Welcome to Dunedin – one of the world’s great small cities and home to New Zealand’s first and still most prestigious university. As well as being a centre of educational excellence, Dunedin offers a range of outstanding recreational, cultural and community facilities and events which are the envy of much bigger cities. Throw in breathtaking natural environments, rare wildlife and a friendly, supportive community and you can start to see why Dunedin residents enjoy such a superb quality of life. Wherever you come from, you’ll find a wonderful and welcoming home in Dunedin. Aaron Hawkins #dunnerstunner

7 Explore Ōtepoti Dunedin DUNEDIN is surrounded by fantastic beaches, hills and harbour waters that offer opportunities for a range of activities, from surfing and kayaking to mountain biking and paddleboarding, most within a 10 minute commute.

Mount Cargill and Signal Hill Wanaka and Queenstown Excellent mountain biking and walking tracks are within 3.5 hours’ drive. Best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere! 10 minutes’ drive. Te Anau and Golf courses 4.5 hours’ drive. Stunning scenery and great walks. There are 12 great golf courses in and around Dunedin.

St Clair Tunnel Beach 10 minutes’ drive. 20 minutes’ drive. 5 minutes’ drive. Great surf spot with cafés Spectacular rocky coastline with Enjoy stunning views, nature cruises and restaurants. cliffs, rock arches and caves. and a range of water sports, e.g. kayaking, rowing and windsurfing. 30 minutes’ drive

Harbour cycleway

Otago Peninsula A wonderland of wildlife and scenery. At its end, (1 hour’s drive) has the only mainland breeding colony of northern royal in the world.

8 8 Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

George Street Dunedin’s main thoroughfare, with shops, cafés and restaurants.

Forsyth Barr Stadium 5 minutes’ walk. New Zealand’s only The Octagon covered sports arena. 15 minutes’ walk. City centre with cafés, bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. University of Otago

Museums Art Galleries Farmers Market

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9 9 Accommodation

University-managed flats and houses You should submit your application by 1 November of the preceding year for a FLATTING is an important part of The majority of study abroad and the university lifestyle; it offers February start, or by 15 May for a July exchange students stay in rented start. responsibility, freedom, and accommodation which they share with other students. In New Zealand we call this otago.ac.nz/accommodation/apply-for- accommodation the chance to live and mix with “flatting”. The University Flats are houses “” students. or apartments with three to six students that are totally integrated into the local Alternative accommodation students’ neighbourhoods and all within 10 University Flats provide the best living minutes’ walking distance of campus. This experience for study abroad and exchange provides a unique opportunity to live the students, however in some cases students local student lifestyle, and most have a may wish to live with a local family New Zealand “Kiwi Host” student. (homestay). If you would like further The University Flats are fully furnished information about homestays, please with shared common spaces. Each student contact the University of Otago Language has their own room with desk, chair, Centre and Foundation Year. drawers, double bed and linen provided. otago.ac.nz/uolcfy Internet and electricity are included in the rent, however food and cooking are the Temporary accommodation responsibility of the students in the flat. If you plan to arrive before your otago.ac.nz/uniflats permanent accommodation is available, it is important that you organise temporary Applying for a flat accommodation in advance for when you You can apply for accommodation in a first arrive in Dunedin. University Flat through eVision. Once in The Student Accommodation Centre eVision on the right hand side of the “my provides a list of options including details” box there is a link “Residential backpackers, “bed and breakfasts” and and UniFlats”. Simply click on motels that are close to the University. this link and follow the instructions, sent otago.ac.nz/accommodation/short-term/ via email, to register and complete your otago-155829 application.

10 Student support OUR TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION AND FACILITIES are matched by our range of student support services, dedicated to helping you get the very best out of your time at Otago.

Ask Otago Disability Information and Support Office Otago University Students’ Association Ask Otago is your one-stop shop for (DI&S) (OUSA) all questions about studying at Otago. DI&S provides learning support, advice, OUSA is an independent organisation that You can find answers instantly with our advocacy and information to international represents students’ interests within the searchable knowledgebase, or call, email students with disabilities, impairments, University, in the media, and with local or chat with us. If you’re on our Dunedin medical conditions or injuries that may and national government. campus, you can also find us at our hub in impact on their study. It is important that OUSA can help you with lost property, the Information Services Building. you check in advance to ensure that the tickets to gigs, answering your questions and ask.otago.ac.nz University is able to meet your specific much more. The Student Support Centre requirements. offers a friendly and confidential advisory Campus Watch otago.ac.nz/disabilities service to help make your student experience as trouble-free as possible. It’s all free, so if The Campus Watch teams are out and you need a bit of help, a mediator, or some about 24/7, offering assistance and advice friendly advice OUSA can help you. around campus and North Dunedin International Office OUSA also owns 91FM, whenever it is required. Their duties The International Office provides Dunedin’s finest independent radio station, include manning the Safety Patrol, information, support and advice and student magazine The Critic. providing “walks home”, and a 24-hour to future and current international control room. Toll free 0800 479 5000. students and to students wishing ousa.org.nz otago.ac.nz/campus-watch to study overseas on exchange programmes. It runs on-campus Student Health Services Career Development Centre orientation programmes for new Student Health is centrally located on international students including The Career Development Centre runs campus in a purpose-built facility. They a wide variety of events to assist workshops, co-ordinates employer have approximately 55 staff, comprising you in adjusting to life at Otago. It presentations and career fairs, has a range nurses, general practitioners, counsellors, operates an international friendship psychiatrists and administrative staff. of career information for students, and has network, offers a student visa renewal career advisers available for one-to-one They endeavour to provide the best service, assistance with insurance, discussions. health care possible in a manner that is and US Financial Aid. All enquiries competent, compassionate, confidential, otago.ac.nz/careers from prospective international timely and in an atmosphere of mutual students about application and responsibility and respect. Chaplains admission should be directed to the International Office. They provide daily urgent and routine The University chaplaincy team is appointments to all international students. otago.ac.nz/international available to offer pastoral care and Different consultation fees may apply spiritual support to anyone who wants to for international students and most talk in confidence, whatever their beliefs. international students are not entitled to otago.ac.nz/chaplain Libraries publicly-funded health services while in New Zealand. Full details on entitlements The University of Otago libraries offer Computer services to publicly-funded health services are an outstanding range of information available through the Ministry of Health. Otago provides a range of IT services to services, quality resources, wi-fi and warm comfortable facilities suitable for otago.ac.nz/studenthealth students: 24-hour wireless study spaces with health.govt.nz printers and computers, student webmail individual or group learning. Whether and online Office 365, and a student desktop you are studying on or off campus, enjoy Student Learning Development that’s accessible anywhere. Our friendly access to a wide variety of print, electronic Student IT support team provide help, and audio-visual resources. Make the most Student Learning Development offers a advice and training. Student IT offer free, of readily available expert assistance with free service for enrolled students. Assistance short training sessions while ITS Training sourcing and evaluating library resources includes interactive workshops, individual provides subsidised longer courses on all the and developing your search skills from consultations with learning advisers, and software you’ll require for your courses. friendly, knowledgeable staff. peer learning and support programmes. The Peer Leadership Programme offers otago.ac.nz/library otago.ac.nz/studentit students opportunities to develop leadership skills through a range of workshops, activities and online study resources.

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11 Recreation at Otago

UNIPOL RECREATION SERVICES AND THE OUSA CLUBS AND SOCIETIES TEAM provide a comprehensive programme to ensure students maintain a healthy, balanced and fun lifestyle while studying at Otago. With many recreational opportunities on and off campus there really is something for everyone! otago.ac.nz/recreation

Unipol Unipol is a fantastic facility that includes weight training and cardio rooms, and team sports areas where students and their friends can participate in casual sports such as basketball, table tennis and more. Entry is free with a current student ID card. Gear for fun Get active and have fun with Unipol’s quality recreation equipment that can be hired at affordable prices, all year round. From the beach to the mountains, they have your outdoor activities covered. OUSA Clubs and Societies The OUSA recreation programme offers over 150 sporting, cultural, political and religious clubs and societies, which are all 100 per cent student-led. The programme includes arts and craft, dance, exercise, health and sport, music and singing, languages, food and beverage, and everything and anything in between. Get outdoors: University approved recreation providers Get in touch with your inner explorer. Venture beyond campus and experience the natural beauty that Dunedin has to offer with a variety of outdoor adventures from local university approved recreation providers. Be sure to use your valid ID card to get student discounts.

12 Change you, change your world

OTAGO OFFERS STUDENTS many ways to become socially and environmentally responsible global citizens. Getting involved in social projects has many benefits: you’ll be contributing to positive change in the community, while at the same time gaining valuable work experience and strengthening your future career prospects. International research shows that these kinds of activities are the best predictors of success following graduation, and many employers now rate voluntary work alongside internships.

Social Impact Studio Ignite Consultants University of Otago Centre for Otago students care about social Ignite Consultants help connect students Sustainability issues. Our student-led Social Impact with charities and socially conscious The Centre for Sustainability is an Studio provides a range of volunteering organisations. interdisciplinary research centre working opportunities and leadership programmes igniteconsultants.co.nz on local and global sustainability that allow students to channel their challenges. creativity, vision and insight into projects Study options that have maximum social impact. Otago offers degrees in environmental Opportunities include: mentoring young science, social science and sustainable people, helping in the community, business. The flexibility of an Otago “Doing good looks different contributing to well-being initiatives, qualification means that most students can these days. I believe that empowering young learners through also complement their degrees with elective literacy programmes and taking part in papers in areas of environmental or social our student community is a global citizenship programmes. interest in order to learn more about their powerhouse of vision, energy otago.ac.nz/social-impact-studio place in the world. and creativity. I say we get out Clubs and societies Research of their way and let them get Otago students can also focus on social The University of Otago has a number of stuck into being the difference responsibility through clubs and societies highly regarded interdisciplinary and cross they want to see in their world.” such as Rotoract, the youth division of disciplinary research groups, centres and Rotary International; O-Red, the student Sze-En Watts clusters concerned with the environment SOCIAL IMPACT STUDIO MANAGER group associated with Red Cross; and and sustainability issues. Topics vary from the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital Students’ the fields of agriculture, climate science Association. and planning, to urban design and law. ousa.org.nz/recreation

13 University terminology

Bachelor’s degrees Prerequisites and corequisites Assessment New Zealand universities generally offer Most papers beyond 100-level have Papers are assessed in a variety of ways. a three-year undergraduate bachelor’s prerequisites, however if you have the Examinations (finals) are usually the degree – the subject you choose to equivalent background you may be most important and most papers have specialise in is called your major. The permitted to enrol subject to departmental a three-hour examination at the end of major subject is generally studied in every approval. each semester. Many subjects also have year of the course, with the third year shorter tests during the year, and written increasing in difficulty and specialisation. Workload assignments and laboratory work often count towards your final grade. Papers Most papers are single semester papers and are worth 18 points. A full-time course is Semesters The building blocks of the degree are generally 54-72 points in any one semester called papers. A paper is a fixed amount (three to four papers). As an approximate The University operates two semesters of work in certain aspects of a subject at a guide, you can expect to spend about 12 per year. Some papers are completed in particular level. Choosing the right papers hours per week for each single-semester a single semester (i.e. a half year, either is generally done in conjunction with a paper (18 points). These hours are made first or second semester), while others run Study Abroad/Exchange adviser from up of a combination of lectures, tutorials, for the whole year. Some single-semester your home university. laboratories, assignments and reading. papers are offered in each semester, while others occur only once a year. Introductory papers are called 100-level 18 Otago points are worth approximately 9 ECTS and papers, and you move on in subsequent 3-5 US credits. Summer School years or semesters to 200-level and 300-level papers. Usually students take a Teaching The University offers a Summer School mixture of 100, 200 and 300-level papers The basic method of presenting subject from early January to mid-February each in their semester at Otago. Papers beyond information at university is the lecture, year. This gives students the opportunity 300-level are normally postgraduate although many departments use a variety to study one or two papers for credit over papers and require an advanced of other approaches. Lectures normally a shorter teaching period and outside the background. last 50 minutes and are a straightforward standard semester timetable. Otago offers a range of papers with a means of introducing new knowledge. otago.ac.nz/summerschool uniquely New Zealand or Pacific focus. You must back lectures up with your This is a great way to incorporate formal own wide reading. You will have essays learning about the culture, society, and assignments, and may take part natural and physical environment of New in laboratories or tutorials where more Zealand into the Study Abroad/Exchange individual attention is available. You may experience. also find you are in regular contact with tutors, other academic staff and other students.

14 Discover Aotearoa and the Pacific MANY OF THE EXCITING AND REWARDING experiences Examples of papers you will have while studying and living overseas will come ANTH 204 Pacific and New Zealand Archaeology from engaging with people from other cultures, and seeing environments that are unlike your own. ECOL 111 Ecology and Conservation of Diversity ENGL 242 : Connecting Worlds At Otago we want you to make the most of your time with us and we offer a range of papers that allow you to fully GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand Perspective immerse yourself in all that is New Zealand. GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology We believe that learning not only happens in our lecture MAOR 102 Māori Society theatres and laboratories, but also in real time, in the real world. This ‘hands-on’ style of learning will take you outside MAOR 202 Māori and Tikanga the classroom and into our beautiful country. MARI 202 Marine Invertebrate Ecology and Biology We offer field trips to remote areas where you can explore MFCO 216 New Zealand Cinema the geological features and processes that shaped Aotearoa New Zealand, learn about the creatures that inhabit our NAUT 101 Nautical Studies 1 shores, and step aboard our RV Polaris II research ship for OCEN 301 Practical and Field Oceanography a no-holds-barred experience in oceanographic research examining the depths of the Pacific Ocean and the ecology PACI 101 Pacific Societies of its marine life and ecosystems. TOUR 214 Introduction to Wine Business Discover what makes Central Otago wine so appealing with TOUR 301 Cultural and Heritage Tourism a paper dedicated to New Zealand’s wine industry, or gain valuable cultural and social insights from papers on New Zealand literature and film. You will also have a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the richness of the indigenous peoples and cultures of the Pacific, through papers on te ao Māori (the Māori world) and traditional and contemporary Pacific societies.

15 Humanities and Social Sciences 140 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Otago offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences that study abroad and exchange students from all majors will find enriches their experience in Aotearoa / New Zealand giving intellectually curious students who are interested in people and cultures opportunities to gain a global perspective.

Subjects available Anthropology Law Archaeology Linguistics Asian Studies Māori Studies Eight Humanities subject Biblical Studies Mathematics areas are ranked in the Buddhist Studies Music Chinese Pacific Islands Studies top 100 internationally. Christian Thought and History Philosophy QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS (2021) Classics Philosophy, Politics and Economics Communication Studies Politics Computer Science Popular Music Criminology Psychology Dance Religious Studies Economics Science Communication Education Social Work English Sociology European Studies Spanish Film and Media Studies Statistics Humanities’ leading position in French Theatre Studies research excellence in Gender Studies Theology Geography Tourism, Languages and Cultures New Zealand is confirmed by German Writing the Government’s research Greek quality assessment. To find all papers from a particular History PBRF RANKINGS Human Services Law subject area type in the four letter code Indigenous Development/He Kura Matanui as shown above, e.g. “POLS”, to find all Information Science Politics papers here: Irish Studies otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects Otago Humanities lecturers Japanese Language and Linguistics are regular recipients of National Teaching Awards.

16 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 Subjects available The University of Otago is the only New Anatomy (ANAT) Microbiology (MICR) Zealand university to offer programmes Biochemistry (BIOC) Neuroscience (NEUR) in Dentistry, and one of only two to offer Bioethics (BITC) Pathology (PATH) degrees in Pharmacy and Medicine. Biological Anthropology (BIOA) Pharmacology (PHAL) Cell and Molecular Biology (CELS) Physiology (PHSL) The University of Otago recognises the Forensic Analytical Science (FORS)/ particular needs of students pursuing Biology (FORB) To find all papers from a particular pre-professional studies for Medicine Genetics (GENE) subject area type in the four letter code at their home universities. Otago offers Public Health (PUBH) as shown above, e.g. “MICR”, to find all a selection of papers that will add an Human Body Systems (HUBS) Microbiology papers here: international perspective to complement Human Nutrition (HUNT) otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects pre-professional education.

Examples of papers ANAT 101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise BIOA 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology BIOC 221 Molecular Biology BITC 201 Bioethics and the Life Sciences Dr Aniruddha Chatterjee FORS 201 Analytical and Forensic Science Senior Research Fellow GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations Division of Health Sciences MICR 223 Infection and Immunity “The environment is PATH 201 Foundations in Human Pathology caring yet competitive and PHAL 211 Introductory Pharmacology utilises the latest tools and PHSL 231 Neurophysiology teaching methods that set PSYC 211 Brain and Cognition PUBH 211 Epidemiology of Global Health Conditions Otago apart.” STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics

17 Sciences OTAGO IS RECOGNISED AS A PREMIER LOCATION FOR SCIENCE STUDY The Division of Sciences has research and teaching strengths in fundamental and applied sciences, in human performance and health, and in environmental science. We offer a number of disciplines that are unique to Otago. Studying science at Otago gives you the opportunity to participate and learn in an environment where cutting-edge research projects are underway all the time. It’s an environment that has earned us our international reputation. We have world-leading researchers and teachers, as well as unique field sites for environmental sciences. Our research and teaching facilities are state-of-the-art, but you can't beat having the deep ocean as your lab, or classes taught under the trees of one of the world's most beautiful campuses.

Subjects available Fieldwork opportunities Aquaculture and Fisheries (AQFI) Mathematics (MATH) Otago’s southern New Zealand location, in close Biology (BIOL) Nautical Studies (NAUT) proximity to wildlife, marine and geological areas Botany (BTNY) Neuroscience (NEUR) of research interest, enables University departments Cell and Molecular Biology (CELS) Oceanography (OCEN) to make the most of the natural laboratory on Chemistry (CHEM) Physical Education Sport and their doorstep. New Zealand-specific content and Clothing and Textile Sciences Exercise Sciences (SPEX) exploratory field trips are common components to (CLTE) Physics (PHSI) many science courses in, for example, Botany, Ecology, Computational Modelling (COMO) Plant Biotechnology (PLBI) Geography, Geology and Marine Science. Computer Science (COMP, COSC) Psychology (PSYC) Earth and Ocean Science (EAOS) Software Engineering (SENG) Ecology (ECOL) Statistics (STAT) Examples of papers Electronics (ELEC) Surveying (SURV) AQFI 301 Field Methods for Assessment of Energy Management (EMAN) Zoology (ZOOL) Fisheries and Aquatic Habitats Environment and Society (ENVI) BTNY 303 Topics in Field Botany Food Science (FOSC) To find all papers from a particular EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science Geography (GEOG) subject area type in the four letter Geology (GEOL) code as shown above, e.g. “PHSI”, ECOL 212 Ecological Applications Human Nutrition (HUNT) to find all Physics papers here: GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology Information Science (INFO) otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects MARI 302 Biology and Behaviour of Marine Marine Science (MARI) Vertebrates OCEN 301 Practical and Field Oceanography SPEX 101 Sport, Science and Society SPEX 315 Sport Media ZOOL 319 Conservation Biology

18 Business A LEADING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL The Otago Business School has an extensive subject range, expert teachers, a recently completed $18 million redevelopment of facilities, and excellent student services. The School 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, including the Visiting Executive in Residence Programme (VEP). The VEP provides for a top industry leader in either Accounting or Finance to spend a week presenting seminars and meeting with students and staff. IRD, ANZ, ACC, NZX and directors of multiple companies have attended.

Subjects available Examples of papers Accounting (ACCT, ACFI, ACTP) BSNS 111 Business and Society Business Law (BLAW) BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data Business Studies (BSNS) BSNS 114 Financial Decision Making Economics (ECON) Finance (FINC) ECON 201 Microeconomics Top-ranked MBA programme. Information Science (INFO) ECON 206 The World Economy Management (MANT) ECON 302 International Trade Marketing (MART) FINC 202 Investment Analysis and Tourism (TOUR) Portfolio Management Student exchange partner To find all papers from a particular FINC 304 Financial Markets and with 50+ business schools Institutions subject area type in the four letter code as shown above, e.g. “MANT”, MANT 217 International Management in over 30 countries. to find all Management papers here: MANT 250 Managing People otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects MANT 303 Entrepreneurship MART 112 Marketing Management MART 207 Sports Marketing MART 305 Societal Issues in Marketing TOUR 101 Introduction to Tourism TOUR 219 Destination Management TOUR 304 Event and Conventions The Department of Tourism hosts a Management World Leisure Centre of Excellence.

19 Exchange

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO has formal If you are enrolled at an institution exchange agreements with many listed below, please contact your institutions worldwide, allowing for the home institution’s international office reciprocal exchange of students. for further information on selection otago.ac.nz/student-exchange 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. otago.ac.nz/study-abroad

ARGENTINA Pontificia Universidad Católica CZECH REPUBLIC Charles University Argentina University of Economics, Prague AUSTRALIA La Trobe University (Indigenous) DENMARK Aarhus University and Aarhus Universit University of Melbourne School of Business and Social Sciences University of Western Australia University of Copenhagen and AUSTRIA Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Copenhagen Business School (CBS) BELGIUM Catholic University of Louvain (Business ENGLAND Aston University, Aston Business School School) BRAZIL Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-EAESP) Falmouth University Pontificia Universidade Católica do University of Bristol Rio de Janeiro University of East Anglia BRUNEI Universiti Brunei Darassalam University of Essex CANADA Brock University University of Exeter Dalhousie University University of Manchester and Alliance McGill University Manchester Business School Memorial University of Newfoundland FINLAND Aalto University School of Business (Indigenous) University of Helsinki Mt Allison University FRANCE Grenoble Ecole de Management Queen’s University Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University of Alberta Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) University of British Columbia GERMANY Universität Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls- University of Toronto Universität) Western University, Western Law and Universitat Leipzig, Social Sciences and Richard Ivey School of Business Philosophy York University, Schulich School of Universität Tübingen Business University of Cologne Faculty of CHILE Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Management, Economics and Social CHINA Chinese Science Dalian University of Foreign Languages HONG KONG Chinese University of Hong Kong and Fudan University CUHK Faculty of Business Ocean University of China University of Hong Kong Sun Yat-sen University, Business School HUNGARY Corvinus University of Budapest Tsinghua University and Tsinghua ICELAND University of Iceland University School of Economics and Management 20 INDIA Indian Institute of Management TAIWAN National Taiwan Normal University Ahmedabad THAILAND Mahidol University, College of IRELAND University College Dublin, National Management University of Ireland and Lochlann Quinn THE Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of School of Business Management ITALY Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Leiden Univerisity Università of Bologna University of Amsterdam JAPAN Hirosaki University TURKEY Graduate School of Social Sciences, of University Middle East Technical University USA Boston College Kyoto University Colorado Boulder University of Commerce Duke University, Fuqua School of Rissho University Business MBA University of Tokyo Florida International University Yokohama National University Indiana University, Kelley School of MEXICO Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Business MBA México (ITAM) Texas Tech University Universidad Veracruzana University of California (9 campuses) NORWAY University of Bergen University of Colorado Boulder POLAND Warsaw School of Economics University of Hawai’i at Manoa PORTUGAL Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade University of Minnesota Carlson de Economia School of Management and Department University of of Food Science and Nutrition University of North Carolina at Chapel University of Strathclyde Hill, UNC Kenan-Flagler School of SINGAPORE National University of Singapore Business and UNC MBA Programme Trinity Theological College University of Oregon SPAIN ESADE University of Richmond Universidad Complutense de Madrid University of Texas and McCombs SWEDEN School of Business Stockholm School of Economics University of Umeå University Willamette University (Indigenous) WALES Cardiff University SWITZERLAND Universität St Gallen

21 Essential information

Code of Practice Medical and travel insurance The University of Otago has agreed to observe and be bound by All international students are required to have comprehensive the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of health and travel insurance while in New Zealand. The Practice 2016. Copies of the code are available on request from University of Otago’s recommended policy is Studentsafe Inbound the University of Otago or from the New Zealand Ministry of University. When you enrol you will automatically be covered by Education website. Studentsafe, and the insurance premium will be added to your minedu.govt.nz student account. Further details are available on our website including information on using an alternative insurance policy. Student visa otago.ac.nz/international/healthcare.html You need to be granted a student visa before entering New Accident insurance Zealand and continue to hold a valid student visa throughout your enrolment period at the University of Otago. Full details of The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident student visa requirements are available from Immigration New insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary Zealand. If you are already in New Zealand on a student visa, visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other and you wish to renew it, you may be able to do this on campus medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on through the International Office. the ACC Website. immigration.govt.nz/study acc.co.nz If you’re planning on bringing your spouse/partner and/or children with you to New Zealand, they will need to apply for an appropriate visa based on their circumstances. immigration.govt.nz/joinfamily

Work rights “The quality of the classes was beyond all my Study Abroad and Exchange students may be granted restricted expectations, it really allowed me to awake my work rights under some conditions. Visit the Immigration New curiosity as the environment is dynamic and Zealand website for information on visa categories, eligibility lively. I would do it all again if I could!” criteria and requirements. Clement Rebouillat (FRANCE) immigration.govt.nz/work MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENT WHO STUDIED DIGITAL MARKETING AND DATA SCIENCE AT THE OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL

22 How to apply

Application deadlines You can start your study at the beginning of semester 1 (February to June), semester 2 (July to November), or Summer School (January to February). The deadlines for applications are: Semester 1: 1 December Semester 2: 30 April Summer School: 31 October If you are participating in an Exchange programme you must be nominated by your home institution which must have a formal agreement with the University of Otago.

Application process

CHECK THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1 Academic Eligibility To be eligible for Study Abroad or Exchange you usually must: • Be currently involved and have completed at least one semester of study at an accredited institution. • Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 minimum on a 4-point scale, or have a “credit”, “good”, or above average results. Students who do not meet these criteria but wish to study abroad for one or two semesters are welcome to make an application and your individual eligibility will be considered.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 2 If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of proficiency in one of the following: IELTS 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0)

Internet-based TOEFL Score of 80 (minimum writing score of 20)

Germany B2 or higher in each of the three components of the DAAD language test

Denmark Minimum GPA of 6 in A-level English; or a minimum GPA of 9 in B-level English when graduating from Upper Secondary School.

23 SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE 3 Go online to complete an application: Exchange otago.ac.nz/international/student-exchange/otago614517 Study Abroad otago.ac.nz/study-abroad The University operates an online application and enrolment system called eVision that allows you to apply online and supply relevant documentation as part of the process. It is a two-step process with portal set up usually happening within 24-48 hours. otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/applying.html Documents required You will be required to supply the following as part of the online application process: • Copy of passport. • Original or certified copies of academic transcripts of all previous tertiary level studies undertaken. • Evidence of English language proficiency if required. All documents must be certified/notarised by an authorised authority such as a registrar, notary public, justice of the peace, or attorney. The University will also accept documents certified/notarised by staff of Study Abroad and Exchange offices.

OFFER OF PLACE 4 All applications will be acknowledged and assessed for eligibility. You can expect an outcome within four weeks of submitting your application. otago.ac.nz/international/internationalprearrivalinfo.html

SELECT YOUR PAPERS 5 Once an offer has been made and you have accepted, papers can be selected online through your student portal. Please check with your home institution what your workload requirements are. A maximum workload is four papers in one semester at Otago. You are not normally permitted to take papers from Dentistry, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy degree schedules. Check the subjects and papers section of the University website to ensure the papers you wish to take are offered in the semester you plan to study at Otago. otago.ac.nz/subjects For any papers above 100-level, or that require Otago prerequisites, you will need to apply for Special Permission within eVision. otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/SP-DP.html

APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION VIA EVISION 6 In your eVision account, click the “ and UniFlats” link on the right hand side of the “My Details” box. Follow the instructions and you will be sent an email to register and complete your application. Be sure to check your junk mail for this notification. In order to help us find the best flat for you, please provide accurate information on your application form. First semester applications open 1 August Second semester applications open 1 April

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK LIST 7 Before you come to Otago have a look at our pre-departure check list, just to make sure you have everything in order. otago.ac.nz/international/internationalprearrivalinfo.html

We look forward to welcoming you soon to the University of Otago! 24 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 2021 by the International Ofce, University of Otago.

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