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Locations: Dunedin, New Zealand
Program Terms: Calendar Year, Fall, Fall Back-Up, Full Year, Full Year Back-Up, Split Year Spring, SpltYr Spring BackUp, Spring, Spring Back-Up
Restrictions: GU applicants only
Budget Sheets: Budget

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Cumulative GPA:	2.6	Language(s) of Instruction:	English
Click here for a definition of this term Type of Program:	Direct Enrollment	Housing Options:	Local Roommates, Onsite, Student Residence
OGE Advisor:	Hannah Benson	Level of Support:	High (Comprehensive onsite support)
Non-GU Students May Apply:	NO	Fields of Study:	Accounting, Anthropology, Archeology, Art/Art History, Asian Studies, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Classics, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, English, Film, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Government/Political Science, Health Sciences, History, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Religion/Theology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theater Studies
Engagement Opportunities:	Buddy/Peer Program, Field Work, Student Organizations	Location(s):	Dunedin, New Zealand
Program Prerequisite(s):	Good academic and disciplinary standing	Language Prerequisite(s) - details:	None
Additional application requirements:

Program Description:

University of Otago (IFSA)

Dunedin, New Zealand

Eligibility

Good academic and disciplinary standing
Minimum GPA of 2.6

*If you do not meet these eligibility requirements, please meet with the OGE Regional Advisor for this program early in the process to discuss your options.

About the Program

The University of Otago, founded in 1869 as the first university in New Zealand, offers students top-quality education, particularly in Science, Health Sciences, Business, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, and Theater Studies. Located on a beautiful campus in a quintessential college town, the university offers students terrific access to the beauty and outdoor life of the South Island.

Location

Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, with a population of 120,000.

Academic Calendar

Calendar year: mid-February to late November
Full year: early July to late June
Fall: early July to late November
Spring: mid- February to late June

Fields of Study

Fields of study include: Accounting, Anthropology, Archeology, Art/Art History, Asian Studies, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Classics, Communications, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, English, Film, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Government/Political Science, Health Sciences, History, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Religion/Theology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theater Studies

Courseload

You are required to enroll in a full courseload and complete all exams and assignments associated with the course regardless of the credit you wish to receive on the program. Withdrawal from a course or failure to take/complete a final will be regarded as an unauthorized reduction in courseload and a violation of the academic policy.

A full courseload for this program is: 60 credits (4 courses)

The minimum passing grade for this program is: C

You are required to live in program housing.

Students live in university-managed flats and houses, with a local Kiwi student host. Students live in single rooms in co-ed residences of 4-6 students, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Program Budget

University of Otago Program Budget

Scholarships

We advise students to research and pursue a wide range of funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program, browse the scholarships section of OGE’s website.

We are committed to making study abroad accessible to all interested and eligible students. We hope that students with accessibility needs will pursue study abroad opportunities and use the available support services on campus for assistance and advice when necessary.

With over 200 approved-programs, we are confident that you will find a program that fits your interests and goals. Programs offer varying degrees of academic and lifestyle support. Please make an appointment with your OGE advisor to discuss how to best support any special needs you might have on programs that may interest you.

To learn more about the resources for students on campus and also for advice on how to request accommodations overseas, please visit the Georgetown Academic Resource Center’s website. Additional support can be found on the Mobility International website.