Information for International Students with Offers

Congratulations! Now that your application has been approved, you’ll need to start preparing for your time at Otago. You will find links to information about what you need to do at each stage below.

Please bookmark this page so you can find it easily if you have any questions about the process of coming to Otago to study.

We look forward to welcoming you to Otago soon!

• Before you leave home
• Preparing for your time at Otago
• Arriving in Dunedin
• AskOtago
• Questions?

Before you leave home

• Paying your tuition fees
• Information for students applying for US Financial Aid
• Arranging your insurance
• Student visas
• Organising your accommodation
• Making your travel plans

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Preparing for your time at Otago

• The cost of living in Dunedin
• About Dunedin and New Zealand
• What you should pack
• Joining the International Mentor Programme
• If your family is travelling with you
• Planning your degree
• Find us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter

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Arriving in Dunedin

• Checking in with the International Office and getting started at Otago

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AskOtago

If you haven’t found answers to your questions by following the links above, try searching the university knowledge base of frequently asked questions with AskOtago

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Questions?

If you still have questions after going through the information on the pages listed above, please contact your International Admissions Co-ordinator. You’ll find their name and email address on your Offer of Place.