THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
DUNEDIN
DUNEDIN
DUNEDIN
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New Zealand’s first university Established in 1869
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Situated in a true university city with a vibrant residential student community
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A national university – over 80% of its students come from outside Dunedin, mostly from Auckland.
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Otago is the leading research institution in New Zealand* (PBRF Quality Evaluation, 2012).
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New Zealand’s highest ranked university for the international student experience (International Student Barometer 2013).
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Extensive international linkages with leading universities across the globe America, Europe, Asia & Oceania
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO PROFILE
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Psychology (15th), History (24th), Law (32nd), English Language & Literature (45th) (QS, 2013)
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Top 100 – Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Geography, Accounting & Finance, Education, Sociology.
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Top 150 – Modern Languages, Earth and Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Communication & Media Studies, Economics & Econometrics.
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Top 200 – Computer Science & Information Systems, Chemistry
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Ranked 155th in the World (QS, 2013)
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO PROFILE
CAMPUS
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20,000 students
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4,000 postgraduate students
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2,600 international students from over 90 countries
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85 German students (not incl UOLCFY)
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1,600 academic and research staff. 50% identified as internationally or nationally distinguished.
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Over 4,500 scholarly publications and/or research outputs per year
2013 VITAL STATISTICS
1. USA（530） 2. Malaysia（506） 3. China（360） 4. India (104) 5. Canada (97)
6. UK (96) 7. Germany (85)
THE OTAGO CAMPUS
THE OTAGO CAMPUS
THE OTAGO CAMPUS
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Anthropology
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Media, Film and Communication Studies
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Education
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English and Linguistics
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Geography
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History, Art and the Classics
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Languages
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Law
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Music
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Philosophy, Politics, Economics (PPE)
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Politics
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Religion
HUMANITIES
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Health Science 1st Year
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Professional programmes Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Dental Surgery & Medicine
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Medical Sciences Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, & Pharmacology
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Biomedical Sciences
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Dental Technology & Oral Health
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Molecular Biotechnology (Applied Science)
HEALTH SCIENCES
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Applied Science
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Biological & Chemical Sciences
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Computer Science & Telecommunications
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Earth & Ocean Sciences
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Environmental & Ecological Sciences
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Food Science and Human Nutrition
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Forensic Analytical Science
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Geology
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Neuroscience
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Physical & Mathematical Sciences
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Physical Education
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Psychology
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Surveying / GIS
SCIENCES
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Accounting & Finance
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Economics
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Information Science
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International Business
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Management
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Marketing
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Tourism
BUSINESS
Postgraduate Degrees Diploma for Graduates - 1 year Honours – 1 year Master - 2 years 1st year - coursework (PGDip) 2nd year - research only
Coursework Masters – 1 yr PhD - 3 years (research only-thesis)
POSTGRADUATE
PhD applications‌
Find a Supervisor Expertise database
500 word thesis topic
Sell yourself
Research up on the Academic
PhD application
POSTGRADUATE
Scholarships…
Postgraduate Scholarships ONLY •
20x Coursework Master’s
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10x International Master’s
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180x PhD Scholarships
POSTGRADUATE
APPLICATION & ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOUNDATION YEAR / LANGUAGE CENTRE
FOUNDATION YEAR
Five academic streams:
Applied Science Arts
Business / Commerce Health Sciences Life Sciences
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FOUNDATION YEAR / LANGUAGE CENTRE
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Highly qualified staff
Average class size is 12
15 - 23 countries
Test Centre
Wide course selection
5 levels of tuition
Independent Learning Centre
Libraries
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Digital Language Laboratory
STUDENT SERVICES
Otago has comprehensive services & facilities for students: •
International student support services
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Orientation programme specifically for international students
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Student Mentoring programme, Learning Centre, Careers Advisory Service
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Clubs & Societies – everything from tae kwan do to belly-dancing to jewellery-making
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UNIPOL - University gymnasium
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24 hour computer labs
STUDENT SERVICES
THE OTAGO CAMPUS
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ACCOMMODATION
• Homestay for Foundation Year and Language students • Aquanis Residential College – under 18 • 15 Residential Colleges • Abbey College for postgraduates
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
Sample accommodation budget for a full-time student flatting in 2013 Per person - estimated for a 5 person flat over Annually NZ$ 52 weeks
Weekly NZ$
Rent (average cost for a property within 15 minutes of the University. Rents vary depending on location and chattels supplied by landlord)
$5,720
$110
Groceries
$3,380
$65
Electricity/Gas
$1,066
$20.50
Telephone Rental
$153
$2.95
Internet Cost
$182
$3.50
Insurance on belongings in flat (on cover of $10,000) (This includes public liability cover of $1,000,000)
$220
$4.20
Total
NZ $10,721
NZ $206.15
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
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Application date for Semester 1 is 30 October.
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Use the online application for undergraduate international students
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No application fee
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No deposit required to secure your place
APPLICATION
WWW.OTAGO.AC.NZ/