Study in Dunedin NEW ZEALAND Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this publication is correct. Fees and charges for each institution are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice. Please contact the individual institution for the most up-to-date fees and charges. Printed February 2021 STUDY IN Dunedin Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi (with your basket and my basket the people will live) A leader in learning for over 150 years, Dunedin is famous for its student culture and friendliness. Dunedin is a compact, student city which offers unique learning experiences – inside and outside the classroom. From world-class higher degrees, to improving your English language, our safe and welcoming community makes Dunedin the perfect city for students. Being educated in Dunedin will produce a well-rounded Global Citizen ready to succeed in any environment. Come share the adventure with us. DUNEDIN 1 LIVE IN Dunedin Ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea) Dunedin - one of the world’s great small cities. A melting pot of culture, heritage, wildlife and outdoor activities, Dunedin is a great place to explore when you are taking a break from study. Lovers of indoor and outdoor activities are spoilt for choice. Natural scenic beauty provides the perfect backdrop for a world of recreational activities in Dunedin and its surrounding region – nature and bush walks, harbour cruises and sporting events to name a few. For indoor activities the city has world class museums and galleries, plenty of live local music as well as boutique shopping options. If you are excited about attending events and festivals there are plenty to choose from all year round, from the Thieves Alley Market Day to the spectacular Mid-Winter Carnival, there’s something for everyone. If Street Art and a sophisticated café culture are your thing then Dunedin excels in this space! Jump online at www.dunedinnz.com to find out more. 2 3 EXPLORE Otago Ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea) Dunedin is a gateway to the Otago region, offering many recreational opportunities beyond the city, be it skiing, walking, biking and exploring the rich history of the area. Most destinations in Otago are only 3-4 hour’s drive from Dunedin. The region experiences all four seasons during the year and, depending on timing, education institutions will provide opportunities for trips that include a range of activities related to each season. 4 SOUTH ISLAND DUNEDIN OTAGO Photos courtesy of Education New Zealand 5 LEARN at Dunedin Higher Education Institutions Dunedin’s world-leading higher education institutions make the city a first-class study destination and a global source of knowledge and research. With a wide range of study opportunities, and New Zealand’s strongest and most affordable student learning environment, Dunedin offers the very best in higher education at all levels. The study is career-focused and Dunedin graduates are work-ready. p8 Otago Polytechnic p10 University of Otago 6 7 OTAGO POLYTECHNIC Kia ora and welcome At Otago Polytechnic, we believe our people make a better world. We are guided by our values of caring/manaakitaka; courage/māia; accountability/takohaka; and empowerment/whakamanataka. And are proud to be a leader in high-quality, career-focused education. Students are at the heart of everything we do. We consistently get some of the highest student satisfaction and achievement results in Australasia. And employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, capable and confident. They are global citizens who care about making a difference – enriching the communities, industries and sectors they are part of. Our teachers are innovative, expert and passionate and, in the past 15 years, 20 of them have won National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards. We offer more than 150 programmes (ranging from certificates to a doctorate). And have more than 8,000 students at campuses in Dunedin, Cromwell in Central Otago, and Auckland. Student wellbeing is very important to us and we have an extensive team available to provide help and support. With a great range of services, study and recreational facilities, your time with us will be fun and transformative as well as educational. 8 CONTACT DETAILS www.op.ac.nz www.facebook.com/OtagoPoly Otago Polytechnic www.youtube.com/user/OtagoPolytech Forth Street, Private Bag 1910, Dunedin www.instagram.com/otagopolytechnic New Zealand Within New Zealand: 0800 762 786 International: +64 3 477 3014 [email protected] ABOUT US ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES www.op.ac.nz/about-us www.op.ac.nz/study/english • 100% ‘willingness to recommend’ score from • New Zealand Certificate in English Language (from employers and our community^ Level 2-Level 5) • 96% of our graduates are in work, further study or both* • English language summer school • 94% graduate satisfaction** • English language support classes and learning advisors • 91% overall student satisfaction** • More than 40 degrees/postgraduate qualifications STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES • Close relationships with industry and the community www.op.ac.nz/students/support • Internship and work experience part of many programmes • Dedicated international student advisors • 20 New Zealand teaching excellence awards • 24/7 emergency contact line • Small class sizes (1:16 teacher to student ratio) • Tailored international student welcome and orientation • Study abroad and international exchange opportunities • 20+ student ambassadors – current students happy to • 80+ international exchange partners talk to you *Otago Polytechnic Graduate Destination Survey 2019 • Wide range of support advisors (learning, disability, **Graduate Destination Benchmark Report 2019 ^Otago Polytechnic Reputation Research - Mobius 2019 career, counselling and wellbeing • On-site student health centre DUNEDIN CAMPUS • Religious facilities www.op.ac.nz/dunedin • On-site chaplain • Close to a range of churches and Dunedin’s mosque • Next to the University of Otago • Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) • Easy walking distance to the centre of Dunedin and – events, support, advocacy close to bus route • On-site childcare • On-site library • On-campus cafes and social areas ACCOMMODATION • Close to the sports grounds and gym/wellness facilities www.op.ac.nz/dunedin-accommodation • Close to music, events and sports venue • Dunedin campus student village – Te Pā Tauira • Vegetable and fruit gardens – students can use the produce • Homestay • Recycling and sustainability initiatives • Flatting • Studio and hostel accommodation STUDY AREAS www.op.ac.nz/study FEES AND COSTS (IN NZD) • Sustainability is woven through our programmes to EDUCATION FEES build graduates as global citizens Tuition per year* $11,000 - $28,000 • Opportunities to learn te reo Māori in a supportive (approx.) environment • Transferable skills that employers want embedded in *Depending on your programme length and duration all programmes - students receive a ‘CV’ of evidence Please note that students also need to pay a showcasing their skills student levy – covering the cost for things like ID card, student services. Apiculture; arboriculture; architectural studies; art; automotive; business; beauty therapy; brewing; change ACCOMMODATION COSTS leadership; construction; cookery; culinary arts; design; digital media and photography; early childhood education; These vary so please contact international@op. engineering; English language; farming; hairdressing; ac.nz for more details horticulture; hospitality; hotel management; human and community services; information technology; massage HOW TO APPLY therapy; midwifery; nursing; occupational therapy; outdoor adventure; personal training; snowsports; sport, • Please apply via our website – www.op.ac.nz/apply exercise and health; sports turf management; stonemasonry; • It’s a good idea to apply at least three months before tertiary education; tourism; veterinary nursing. the start of the programme 9 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Welcome to the University of Otago – ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and awarded 5 stars plus – the highest-possible rating for teaching and research (QS World University Rankings and QS Stars Rating). After over 150 years we are New Zealand’s oldest university, are ranked 184th in the world and we’re still leading the way when it comes to world-class research led teaching and a legendary student lifestyle – the two core elements that set the University of Otago apart, and the reason students from across the country and international students from 100 countries choose us for their tertiary education. We are New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research university and have earned an international reputation for the quality of our research and training. Most study takes place at our campus in Dunedin, a safe city where education is the main activity. Dunedin is the only true university city in New Zealand and Australia. 10 CONTACT DETAILS Facebook.com/OtagoInternationalOffice Instagram.com/otago.international University of Otago Weibo.com/otagonz PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 Wechat ID: otagonz Phone +64 3 479 7000 www.otago.ac.nz Enquire now otago.ac.nz/international/enquiries ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES In the 2020 QS World Rankings, Otago placed in the • University of Otago Language Centre top 100 Universities in 14 subject areas including • English for Otago programme Archaeology, Development Studies, Education, Geography, Dentistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Performing Arts,