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2017 Study Abroad and Exchange Guide University of Otago New Zealand 02 INTRODUCTION Contents 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 ACCOMMODATION 14 STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES 15 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 16 NEW ZEALAND / AOTEAROA 18 DUNEDIN AND OTAGO 20 OTAGO GLOBAL 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 2016 by the International Office, University of Otago. 1

“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)

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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. 2

The University of Otago

• The University of Otago is New • Dunedin city’s population • In 2016, the University hosted Zealand’s leading postgraduate of 120,000 includes 20,000 more than 2,590 international research institution* University of Otago students. students from 100 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 in research, scholarship and rounded committed to international education and has Located on the edge of the Dunedin Botanic education. The other members of the MNU collaborative teaching, research and exchange Garden, the Otago campus is very beautiful. The are Dartmouth College (USA), Durham agreements with major institutions throughout Water of Leith winds its way past the majestic University (England), Queen’s University the world (see page 20). 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 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 Matariki Network a 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 student culture. Dunedin offers students the best independence and responsibility. Living so close to campus, students feel a real sense of The University of Otago is a founding member of both worlds. It has the variety of facilities and community and a sense of belonging in a very of the Matariki Network of Universities entertainment characteristic of larger cities, but is pleasant and supportive environment. (For more (MNU), a select international group of small enough to be friendly, uncrowded and safe. information on accommodation see page 12.) outstanding universities, with each member International students find this city as welcoming 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. 3 STUDENT PROFILE Kate Smith New England College United States of America

American education student at Otago and teaching on Kate Smith wanted to broaden placement. her horizons. “At first I experienced culture Her professor at New England shock in the classroom because College in New Hampshire of how different New Zealand’s recommended Otago, and curriculum is from the US. Here Kate became the first student the emphasis is on creating to take up the University’s new global citizens who want to study abroad teaching practice contribute. semester, which includes “I was very impressed by how classroom experience. well-behaved and hard-working “It’s gone absolutely amazingly,” the students were. says Kate. “I would have loved to “This experience has opened stay longer.” my eyes to how classrooms She wanted to explore should work. I thought it would somewhere different from be like home but there’s more the States to see how much than one way you can set up a she could learn. Otago was a classroom and more than one surprise after her small college way you can teach.” of some 2,000 students. Kate saw enough of New “I had to adjust to bigger classes Zealand while she was here but it was pretty easy and now I to tempt her back. “When I like it better.” graduate next year I’d like to teach abroad, first in Asia, and Kate says her supervisor helped her adjust both to studying then here if I can.”

STUDENT PROFILE

Hideshi Matsubara Yokohama National University Japan

Hideshi Matsubara, who is Hideshi has been pleasantly on exchange from Yokohama surprised by how easy it has National University in Japan, been to meet people at Otago. is studying a mix of 200- and “In my first semester I lived 300-level economics papers in a University flat close to at Otago, as well as some campus with five other people Mandarin papers “just for fun”. – three Americans, another “It’s very good quality Japanese student and our teaching here and very easy Kiwi host, who answered to understand. If I have a all my questions about the problem I can see a professor University. At the beginning I in office hours. They’re very didn’t know about anything so approachable.” it was very helpful,” he says. Outside of study, Hideshi is enjoying experiencing new “The University flat was a great things. “I’ve always wanted way to meet people and to to play squash but it’s not so improve my English. popular in Japan. There are no “I met a lot of different people squash courts so I gave up on through my University flat that. Here there’s a club. and also through being in the “I also go to Unipol gym twice Japanese Society. They’re great a week. This facility is amazing. ways to meet Kiwis.” In Japan it costs a lot of money. Here I can go for free.” 4

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. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

SUMMER SCHOOL FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The Otago degree Prerequisites and Teaching New Zealand universities generally follow the corequisites 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 corequisites. If you have not You must back them up with your own subjects. already passed the equivalent of the corequisite, 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 individual attention is available. You will also The building blocks of the degree are called Workload 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 expect to spend about 12 hours per week Assessment 200-level and 300-level papers. Most 400-level per one single-semester paper (18 points). 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 A maximum of two 18-point papers can be Most papers are single-semester papers and are at the end of each semester. Most subjects also enrolled in for Summer School. worth 18 points. have shorter tests during the semesters. Written 18 Otago points are worth approximately assignments and laboratory work also usually 9 ECTS and 3-5 US credits. count towards the final grade. Ongoing internal assessment is a feature of most Otago papers. 5

Humanities and Social Sciences

Piano, Department of Music, University of Otago

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) Economics (ECON) Law (LAWS) Social Work (SOWK) Archaeology (ARCH) Education (EDUC, EDSU) Linguistics (LING) Sociology (SOCI) Art History and Visual Culture English (ENGL) Mäori Studies (MAOR) Spanish (SPAN) (ARTV) Environment and Society (ENVI) Mathematics (MATH) Statistics (STAT) Asian Studies (ASIA) European Studies (EURO) Media, Film and Communication Theatre Studies (THEA) Biblical Studies (BIBS) and French (FREN) (MFCO) Visual Culture (VISC) Pastoral Studies (PAST) Gender Studies (GEND) Music (MUSI) Bioethics (BITC) Geography (GEOG) Pacific Islands Studies (PACI) To find all papers from a Biological Anthropology (BIOA) German (GERM) Performing Arts (PERF) particular subject area type in the Chinese (CHIN) Greek (GREK) Philosophy (PHIL) four letter code as shown above, Christian Thought and History Hebrew (HEBR) Politics (POLS) eg. “POLS”, to find all Politics (CHTH) History (HIST) Psychology (PSYC) papers here: Classical Studies (CLAS) Japanese (JAPA) Religious Studies (RELS) Criminology (CRIM) Latin (LATN) Sanskrit (SANS) otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects

New Zealand and Pacific Studies New programme for education EXAMPLES OF PAPERS and teaching students ANTH 205 Contemporary Pacific Cultures See profile on page 3. ARCH 204 Pacific Archaeology If you are an education or teaching major wishing to teach in a New Zealand primary (elementary) school or early ENGL 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 6

Human Health and Biomedical Sciences

Anatomy Museum, Department of Anatomy, University of Otago

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

Anatomy (ANAT) Neuroscience (NEUR) ANAT 250 Functional Anatomy Biochemistry (BIOC) Pathology (PATH) BIOA 101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology Bioethics (BITC) Pharmacology (PHAL) BIOC 221 Molecular Biology Biological Anthropology (BIOA) Physiology (PHSL) BITC 201 Bioethics and the Life Sciences Cell and Molecular Biology (CELS) Forensic Analytical Science (FORS)/ To find all papers from a particular FORS 201 Analytical and Forensic Science Biology (FORB) subject area type in the four letter GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations Genetics (GENE) code as shown above, eg. “MICR”, to MICR 223 Infection and Immunity Public Health (PUBH) find all Microbiology papers here: PATH 201 Foundations in Human Pathology Human Body Systems (HUBS) Human Nutrition (HUNT) otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects PHAL 211 Introductory Pharmacology Microbiology (MICR) PHSL 231 Neurophysiology PSYC 211 Brain and Cognition PUBH 211 Epidemiology of Major Health Problems STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics 7

Sciences

Portobello Marine Research Station, Department of Marine Science, University of Otago

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 Biology (BIOL) Science (PHSE) Otago’s southern New Zealand location, in close proximity to Botany (BTNY) Physics (PHSI) wildlife, marine and geological areas of research interest, enables Cell and Molecular Biology (CELS) Plant Biotechnology (PLBI) University departments to make the most of the natural laboratory Chemistry (CHEM) Psychology (PSYC) on their doorstep. New Zealand-specific content and exploratory Clothing and Textile Sciences (CLTE) Software Engineering (SENG) field trips are common components to many science courses in, Computational Modelling (COMO) Statistics (STAT) for example, Botany, Ecology, Geography, Geology and Marine Computer Science (COMP, COSC) Surveying (SURV) Science. In addition, a number of papers offered at Otago provide the Earth and Ocean Science (EAOS) Zoology (ZOOL) opportunity to undertake a small, independent research project. Ecology (ECOL) Electronics (ELEC) To find all papers from a particular EXAMPLES OF PAPERS Energy Management (EMAN) subject area type in the four letter AQFI 301 Field Methods for Assessment of Fisheries and Environment and Society (ENVI) code as shown above, eg. “PHSI”, to Aquatic Habitats Food Science (FOSC) find all Physics papers. BTNY 303 Topics in Field Botany Geography (GEOG) Geology (GEOL) otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Sciences 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) Nautical Studies (NAUT) OCEN 301 Practical and Field Oceanography Neuroscience (NEUR) PHSE 327 Adventure Education Oceanography (OCEN) ZOOL 319 Conservation Biology

* New Zealand Government’s 2012 PBRF (Performace-Based Research Fund) evaluation. 8

Business

Lecture, Otago Business School, University of Otago

A LEADING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL The Business School Otago, has an extensive subject range, expert teachers, modern 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 Programme (VEP). The VEP is designed to bring leading national and international executives to the School 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 MANT 217 International Management Finance (FINC, FINQ) BSNS 103 Marketing and Consumption MANT 250 Managing People Information Science (INFO) BSNS 105 Management and Organisations MANT 303 Entrepreneurship Management (MANT) MART 112 Marketing Management Marketing (MART) BSNS 111 Business and Society Tourism (TOUR) ECON 201 Microeconomics MART 207 Sports Marketing ECON 206 The World Economy MART 305 Societal Issues in Marketing To find all papers from a particular subject ECON 302 International Trade TOUR 101 Introduction to Tourism area type in the four letter code as shown TOUR 219 Destination Management above, eg. “MANT”, to find all Management FINC 202 Investment Analysis and papers. Portfolio Management TOUR 304 Event and Conventions FINC 304 Financial Markets and Institutions Management otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects 9

Summer and International Schools Photograph by Miles Holden

Summer School International School (Early January to mid-February) (Late June to mid-July)

Summer School provides an opportunity for students to study one For students who are unable to spend a full semester at the University or two papers for credit over a shorter teaching period and outside of Otago, the International School provides students the chance the standard semester timetable. Although the availability of papers to study with Otago for just three weeks during the summer break is more limited than for the standard semesters, Summer School can in the northern hemisphere to study on-campus and on field trips be easily combined with study for the first semester (mid-February to around the local region. You may choose to take one or two of the June), or added to the end of a second semester experience. following papers (subject to change, please see the website):

From 2016 a small number of additional papers will be available as MANT 230 Entrepreneurship: The New Zealand Way part of a Pre-Christmas Summer School in November – December. INDV 220 Māori and Pacific Cultures in Aotearoa New Zealand

EXAMPLES OF PAPERS GEOG 285 Landscape Development and Environmental Change in South Island, New Zealand ANTH 326 Special Topic: Sex and Culture

BIOA 201 Biocultural Human Skeletal Biology These papers are designed to allow students to engage with the BTNY 303 Field Topics in Botany (Pre-Christmas) cultural and environmental highlights of the Otago region through a COSC 360 Computer Game Design big emphasis on fieldwork. FORB 201 Forensic Biology Some pre-reading is required prior to arrival in Dunedin in late June, and after the three-week on-campus experience, final assignments GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology can be completed from anywhere in the world and submitted MANT 358 Special Topic: He Kākano: Indigenous Innovation electronically by the end of August. and Entrepreneurship Housing, food, insurance and field trips are all included in the MAOR 110 Introduction to Conversational Māori International School package, please see the website for further details: MUSI 260 Special Topic: Pop Vocal Performance and Recording POLS 317 News Media and International Crises otago.ac.nz/international-school SCOM 209 Communicating Science: An Introduction THEA 151 Improvisation TOUR 214 Introduction to Wine Business JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Summer Autumn Winter Spring

SUMMER SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT PROFILE

Isilde Cade Paris School of Business France

After two years at the Paris School Apart from core business of Business, Isilde Cadé left subjects, Isilde has taken papers France to complete her degree at in sociology, sustainability and the University of Otago. environmental economics. “I could have gone somewhere “I’m interested in sustainable close in Europe for six months business. One reason I chose but I wanted to learn more about Otago is because New Zealand the world and have a really is a very green country and pays international experience, so I attention to nature. decided to leave for a whole year. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here. “In Paris I lived with my parents It’s a good place to study and it’s a — it’s too expensive not to — so really good place to improve your I wanted to grow up a bit as well English. as study. “When you speak another “The atmosphere in New Zealand language you change your is very relaxed and people are mind and your habits to match. very nice.” It’s all part of the international experience. I definitely Isilde enjoys the flexibility of courses at Otago. “Here we can recommend it.” take papers for interest and we have more time to study on our own. Having more liberty teaches us to be responsible.”

STUDENT PROFILE Ryan Metzler Occidental College United States of America

Fulbright scholar Ryan Metzler pushed me to my absolute knew exactly where he wanted physical limits.” to study for his master’s – back After graduating in the States at Otago where he had enjoyed and winning a Fulbright Award, an undergraduate study abroad Ryan returned to Otago for experience that created a lasting postgraduate study. impression far beyond satisfying his initial desire for greater “I was very comfortable in independence. Dunedin, especially with the familial bonds I’d established Ryan found support from the with the University and its Media, Film and Communication staff. While this personal level Department (MFCO) was of comfort was crucial, most inspirational. importantly, Davinia’s research “The entire MFCO department aligned perfectly with my left quite a mark on me. Dr interests.” Davinia Thornley’s indigenous After two stints at Otago, Ryan cinema course transformed has no regrets. “Both went my interests as a scholar and beyond my expectations. I can’t filmmaker.” say enough how accommodating Coming from a smaller my professors were to help me American college, Otago’s fulfil my research goals.“ large student population Ryan is currently a was a surprise. “The Dunedin videographer/editor and atmosphere is very lively and research assistant at the spirited, but most importantly, University of Pennsylvania very inclusive. Students are the and a freelance editor in New very soul of Dunedin.” York, about to enrol in Boston Ryan made time for South University’s Master of Fine Arts Island travel and rugby – “which programme. 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 semester of study at an • 54-72 points per semester can be regarded as Summer School (January-February). The accredited tertiary institution an average or normal course load. 54 points deadlines for application are: • current enrolment at an accredited tertiary is the minimum course load to maintain full- institution time status for one semester. 18 points is the First semester 1 December minimum course load to maintain full-time • a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 Second semester 30 April status for the Summer School minimum (USA/Canada), or have “credit”, Summer School 31 October “good”, or above average results. • papers at 100-level are generally introductory papers; papers at 200-300-levels usually require Study Abroad students who do not meet all of Early applications are encouraged. the fulfilment of academic prerequisites at your the above criteria, but wish to study for one home institution or two semesters, are welcome to make an application. We will confirm your eligibility for • papers numbered above 300-level are normally English language Study Abroad. postgraduate papers; you will need to have an requirements advanced background in relevant subjects to be If you are participating as part of the Exchange accepted for these papers programme, you will require nomination by All courses at the University of Otago are the Study Abroad/International Office at your • normally, you will not be permitted to take taught and examined in English. If your first institution which has a formal agreement with papers from the following degree schedules: language is not English you must provide the University of Otago. Dentistry, Medicine, Medical Laboratory evidence of a satisfactory level of English Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy language proficiency. Evidence of English In addition to the requirements above, • select more papers than you need to take in language proficiency may be satisfied by one of if you wish to gain entry to higher level case you do not meet the prerequisites for some the following: undergraduate classes at Otago, you will papers, or in case there are timetable clashes; if need to have completed relevant academic • IELTS (International English Language Testing you are applying for two semesters of study, you prerequisites at your home institution. System) score of 6.0 in the academic module will need to select papers for both semesters (no individual band below 6.0) • a number of papers are listed as full year; you • internet-based TOEFL score of 80 (minimum How to apply may enrol for these papers only if you intend writing score of 20) to study for two semesters beginning in the first To be considered for placement, you must apply • Germany – B2 or higher in each of the three semester (February) online. Guidelines and links to application are components of the DAAD language test available from the University’s website: • normally, there is no restriction on class size • Denmark – a minimum GPA of 6 in A-level for any paper offered for the first or second otago.ac.nz/international English or a minimum GPA of 9 in B-level semesters. However, restricted enrolment may English when graduating from Upper As part of the online application you will be apply for Summer School papers Secondary School required to upload the following: • you can alter your paper selections once you • Norway – grade 4 or higher in English (any year) • original or certified copies of all previous arrive at Otago and after consulting with a for the Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate. tertiary level studies undertaken (a full course adviser. academic transcript showing all subjects If your English proficiency does not meet the attempted, including failures, marks, or grades) required standard you may take pre-sessional Offer of place courses in English at the University of Otago • evidence of English language proficiency Language Centre (UOLC). The UOLC offers (if required). All applications will be acknowledged and courses in General English and English for All documents should be certified/notarised assessed for eligibility. You can expect to hear Academic Purposes. by an authorised authority such as principal, the result of your application within four For further information please email the registrar, notary public, justice of the peace weeks of the receipt of application. University of Otago Language Centre, or attorney. The University will also accept Successful applicants will be sent an offer of [email protected] or browse the website: documents that have been certified/notarised by admission. staff of Study Abroad/Student Exchange offices. otago.ac.nz/uolcfy 12

Accommodation

Flatting The University Flats are fully furnished with Alternative students sharing common spaces, but having The majority of study abroad and exchange their own room with desk, chair, drawers and accommodation students stay in rented accommodation, which double bed with all linen provided. Internet University Flats provide the best living they share with other students. In New Zealand and electricity are included in the rent. Food experience for study abroad and exchange we call this “flatting”. Flats in Dunedin are and cooking are the responsibility of students students, however in some cases students may plentiful and most are within walking distance in the flat, but the University Flats support staff wish to live with a local family (homestay) or of both the University campus and the city run cooking classes. in a fully catered residential college. Rooms centre. Flatting is an important part of the University Flats have sports teams you can in residential colleges are only provided in University lifestyle; it offers responsibility, join, including soccer, rugby, volleyball and the rare event of a place being available for freedom and also the chance to live and mix basketball. You can also be involved in such a single semester student. If you would like with “Kiwi” students. things as volunteer days to restore penguin further information about homestays and habitats, group dinners and trips to a Mäori residential colleges, please contact the Student Marae (meeting house). University of Otago flats Accommodation Centre.

The University of Otago flats were developed otago.ac.nz/uniflats to specifically cater for study abroad and exchange students staying for just one or two Temporary semesters. This accommodation style is very Applying for a flat accommodation unique to Otago, and only possible due to the large student population in residence in the The Student Accommodation Centre manages If you plan to arrive before your permanent neighbourhoods surrounding campus. The the applications for University Flats. You accommodation is available, it is important University Flats are houses or apartments should submit your application for University that you organise temporary accommodation each with three to six students that are Flats by mid-November of the preceding year in advance for when you first arrive in totally integrated into the local students’ for a February start, or by the end of May for a Dunedin. July start. neighbourhoods and all within 10 minutes’ walk The Student Accommodation Centre provides of campus. Study abroad and exchange students a list of options including backpackers, “bed otago.ac.nz/about/accommodation/ get the unique opportunity to live the local and breakfasts” and motels that are close to the application student lifestyle, and additionally university staff University. endeavour to place at least one local student “Kiwi host” in each University Flat. otago.ac.nz/accommodation 13

STUDENT PROFILE

Kimberly Guo Yale University United States of America

Los Angeles born and bred Otago is oriented around flats Kimberly Guo was tempted away and you build a cool network of from Yale to study at Otago for a friends that’s always growing. I’m semester. looking forward to maintaining the friendships I’ve made here when “I was attracted by the fascinating I’m back in the States. papers at Otago, and I loved the idea of living in such a student- “Academically, I like Otago’s oriented community in a region emphasis on science fieldwork easily accessible to some of the classes and practical science. And most stunning landscapes.” it’s not all science. I love taking interest papers, especially on Kimberly is in the third year of her topics not taught at Yale.” Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. After her first Kimberly has made a conscious year she tasted overseas study effort to take advantage of student with a summer school in China. activities such as dance classes and the tramping club, which has “It was fantastic, but it was too shown her some of New Zealand’s short, so I was looking at a study more remote places. abroad semester. Otago was recommended to me as other Yale “My horizons have expanded students had loved coming here.” and I’ve had some great personal interactions with other She won an Education New internationals and Kiwis, including Zealand Study Abroad Travel seeing perspectives of America Award, and is now enjoying from other places in the world. the complete university town experience in Dunedin. “Everyone who studies abroad loves it, and I can see why after “At Yale you live in residential coming to Otago.” colleges for all four years, but 14

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 Clubs The International Office is a focal point for Services (ITS) and Societies Centre, which is home to over international students. 100 different cultural, sporting, political and ITS staff provide support for the religious interests. OUSA also owns a yacht The Office provides information, support and computers and internet-based teaching and club, squash courts and an aquatic centre for advice to future and current international communication programmes used throughout University rowers, windsurfers and kayakers. students and to students wishing to study the University. Computer areas are located overseas on exchange programmes. It runs around the Dunedin campus and several otago.ac.nz/recreation on-campus orientation programmes for new are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. unipol.co.nz international students, operates an international Help and training in the use of the student ousa.org.nz friendship network, and offers a visa renewal IT resources is provided by the Student IT service and assistance with insurance. Services section of ITS. All enquiries from prospective students about Student Health Services application and admission should be directed otago.ac.nz/studentIT to the International Office. Student Health Services is situated on campus and provides medical, nursing, counselling Libraries and psychiatric advice and treatment for all otago.ac.nz/international international students enrolled at the University There are several branches of the University of Otago. Library, all fully computerised with online Student Learning Centre search facilities. Five are specialised: the Law, otago.ac.nz/studenthealth The Student Learning Centre provides a free Education, Health Sciences, Science and and confidential academic support service to Hocken libraries. The Central Library, which all students at all levels of study. Study skills primarily houses Humanities and Commerce Students’ Association material, is in the University’s multi-award- workshops are held regularly throughout the The Otago University Students’ Association winning Information Services Building. Most year and individual assistance on any matter (OUSA) runs an orientation programme at importantly, students enjoy spending time relating to study is available. the start of the academic year. It also organises there – studying, reading or meeting other many social and sporting events, produces students and staff. otago.ac.nz/slc a weekly student newspaper (Critic) and operates a radio station (Radio One 91FM). otago.ac.nz/library The association also offers services to students Disability Information needing friendly advice, assistance and/or and Support Recreation Services representation concerning academic issues or, in fact, any problems they may be experiencing DI&S provides learning support, advice, advocacy Sport, recreation and having fun are a big part while studying at Otago. and information to students with permanent, of the Otago lifestyle. Recreation Services offers Students elect an International Students’ recurring or temporary impairments. DI&S offers a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, Representative each year. Their role is to act support to international students. However, as activities and services on- and off-campus. At as a link between international students, the with any other student enrolling at the University, Unipol Recreation Centre you can find out University and OUSA. it is important that you check in advance to about the many activities, courses and tours ensure that the University is able to meet your available – from crafts and leisure activities ousa.org.nz specific requirements. You need to be sure that to social sports and outdoor pursuits. Sport the University can provide you with the type and and recreation equipment is available for hire. level of support you are used to. As there may be Now in a brand new facility, Unipol Recreation costs associated with some support services, it is Centre also offers weight training and cardio important that you are aware of these before you rooms, fitness classes and gym space for commit to studying at Otago. Please contact us basketball, table tennis and more. as early as possible.

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Essential 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 minedu.govt.nz acc.co.nz Otago website:

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. International students are not normally The University has representatives in Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights entitled to publicly-funded health services many countries around the world. These to employment in New Zealand while studying while in New Zealand. If you receive medical representatives can help you with your and reporting requirements are available through treatment during your visit you will be liable application to Otago and provide advice on the the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can for the full costs of that treatment. general requirements for studying abroad. A be viewed on their website: Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded full listing of representatives can be obtained health services are available through the from the University’s website: immigration.govt.nz Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on its website: otago.ac.nz/international/agents

Smoke-free campus 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. 16

NEW ZEALAND IS A LAND OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY, AND IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS.

New Zealand 5 Aotearoa 3 4 1 2

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 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 newzealand.com recent years. New Zealand and from afar. 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

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 Fraser Gunn Photograph by Vaughan Brookfield

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. 18

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 attractions – rugged mountains, deep fiords, many natural attractions as well as the facilities in the city. The Dunedin Public Art Gallery, clear blue lakes – including the internationally- usually offered only by cities many times its museums and libraries are among the finest in known resort towns of Queenstown and size. the country and professional theatre and the Wanaka, famed for their ski fields and Settled by the Scottish in 1848, Dunedin Dunedin Sinfonia enjoy a high profile. burgeoning wine 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 CityofDunedin.com this time, many of New Zealand’s most is the place to go for all major sporting events, 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 degrees Celsius in the summer (December strong tradition in education. A COMMITMENT to February) and from 5–13 degrees Celsius This commitment to education continues to 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 primary and secondary schools enjoy an environs, four championship golf courses and ONE OF DUNEDIN’S established reputation for excellence, and many other sporting facilities which are all MOST IMPRESSIVE 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 weekly craft and farmers’ markets. The fashion a few hours’ drive out of the city are some industry is particularly vibrant with several of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural 19

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 • Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Farmers’ Market • International Science Festival • Mountain-bike around the Dunedin hills • Cadbury Chocolate Carnival • Go skiing in Central Otago • International Film Festival. • See yellow-eyed penguins and Royal Albatross on the Otago Peninsula • Buy cutting-edge locally-designed clothes • Walk up the steepest street in the world ... 20

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: 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: 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 Leiden University Western University, Faculty of Law Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Western University, Richard Ivey School of Business University of Amsterdam York University, Schulich School of Business NORWAY University of Bergen

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 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 de la Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagger School of Business GERMANY Heidelberg University University of Oregon University of Cologne (Faculty of Management, University of Richmond Economics and Social Sciences) University of Texas, Austin University of Tübingen University of Texas, McCombs School of Business Universitat Leipzig University of Virginia HUNGARY Corvinus University of Budapest 21

Dunedin Map entering Dunedin via Dunedin mapWaitati Road Motorway into Pine Hill Road Residential Colleges 1

5 Abbey College (postgraduate) 2 3

– 900 Cumberland St Entering Dunedin via GLADSTONE RD 1 Aquinas College – 74 Gladstone Rd Waitati Road Motorway into Pine Hill Road NORTH RD 14 Arana College – 110 Clyde St OPOHO RD 6 Carrington College – 57 Heriot Row 4 4 City College – 911 Cumberland St 5 25 Cumberland College – 250 Castle St

8 Cumberland Court HOWE ST

24 Hayward College – 110 Frederick St CASTLE ST 15 7 14 DUNDAS ST 9 CALEDONIAN GROUNDS 3 Knox College – Knox St REGENT RD DUNDAS ST NORTH DUNDAS ST GROUND CUMBERLAND ST 10 GREAT KING ST 11 16 St Margaret's College – 333 Leith St RESERVE TENNIS 6 U SOUTHERN 2 Salmond College – 19 Knox St ST DAVID ST 12 16 MCMILLIAN UNIVERSITY 9 Selwyn College – 560 Castle St SPORTS 13 OVAL B CENTRE

15 Studholme College – 127 Clyde St UNION ST 17 18 HARBOUR TERRACE

A GEORGE ST 23 UNION ST C 7 Toroa College – 8 Regent Rd 21 17 University College – 315 Leith Walk WATER OF LEITH

HERIOT ROW ALBANY ST

CLYDE ST 19 ALBANY ST 20 FORTH ST ANZAC AVENUE 24 Campus Facilites FREDERICK ST 22 11 Accommodation Services D FREDERICK ST 13 Clocktower - Registry Building 22 Clubs and Societies Centre (OUSA) E HANOVER ST 23 Disability Information and Support 25 19 Hocken Collections and Unipol 26 CUMBERLAND ST

ST ANDREW ST CASTLE ST 23 Information Services Building / Central Library J GEORGE ST ANZAC AVENUE 21 International Office – Archway West Building MORAY PLACE 10 Mäori Centre – Te Huka Mätauraka H F 20 Pacific Islands Centre THE OCTAGON G 12 Schools’ Liaison Office – Scott/Shand House STUART ST 18 University Plaza at Forsyth Barr Stadium

MORAY PLACE Places of Interest K A Knox Church B Otago Museum PRINCES ST C Forsyth Barr Stadium D Hospital Map Legend E Shopping Malls F Railway Station University of Otago buildings

G First Church CRAWFORD ST

H Octagon CUMBERLAND ST Places of interest I Vistor Information Centre J St Paul’s Cathedral / Municipal Chambers One-way traffic K Speight’s Brewery Entrance to the University of Otago (corner of St David and Cumberland St)

Map Legend Residential colleges Campus facilities Places of interest

5 Abbey College (postgraduate) 11 Student Accommodation Centre A Knox Church 9 University of Otago Buildings entering– 900 Dunedin Cumberland via St 13 Clocktower – Registry Building B Otago Museum 1 SouthernAquinas Motorway College into – 74 Gladstone Rd 23 Disability Information and Support C Forsyth Barr Stadium C Places of Interest 14Caversham Arana Bypass College – 110 Clyde St 19 Hocken Collections D Hospital 6 Carrington College – 57 Heriot Row 23 Information ServicesU Building / E Shopping Malls 4 City College – 911 Cumberland St Central Library F Railway Station One-way Traffic 25 Cumberland College – 250 Castle St 21 International Office – Archway G First Church 24 Hayward College – 110 Frederick St West Building H Octagon

U Entrance to the University of Otago 3 Knox College – Knox St 10 Māori Centre – Te Huka Mātauraka I Visitor Information Centre (corner of St David and Cumberland Street North) 16 St Margaret’s College – 333 Leith St 22 OUSA Recreation Centre J St Paul’s Cathedral / Municipal Chambers 2 Salmond College – 19 Knox St 20 Pacific Islands Centre EntranceK Speight’s to the University Brewery of Otago (corner of St David and Cumberland Street North) 9 Selwyn College – 560 Castle St 12 Schools’ Liaison Office – Scott/Shand 15 Studholme College – 127 Clyde St House 26 Te Rangi Hiroa College – 192 Castle St 18 Unipol Recreation Centre / Language 7 Toroa College – 8 Regent Rd Centre and Foundation Year 17 University College – 315 Leith Walk otago.ac.nz [email protected] Tel 64 3 479 8080 facebook.com/OtagoInternationalOffice twitter.com/OtagoIntOffice DUNEDIN Dunedin, New Zealand