Enrolment Variations for International Students
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Important Dates
Summer School
- Suggested arrival date: 8 January 2012
- Course confirmation/Confirmation of attendance: 9 January 2012
First Semester
- Suggested arrival date: 17 February 2012
- New international student orientation: 22 - 24 February 2012
Second Semester
- Suggested arrival date: 2 July 2012
- New international student orientation: 4 - 6 July 2012
Registration
First Year International Students
If you are enrolling at Otago for the first time for an undergraduate qualification, either to undertake a full qualification (e.g. BCom, BSc) or for a shorter period (e.g. as a study abroad or exchange student), you should use a special application and registration form, available on the University website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/international or on request from the International Office.
Returning International Students
International students who have previously been enrolled at Otago may register online.
Course Approval
Forms for Course Approval are not posted to international students, but must be collected from the Castle Lecture Theatres at Course Approval time.
For Study Beginning in the First Semester
- 17, 20 and 21 February 2012
For Study Beginning in the Second Semester
- 5 July 2012
Immigration Requirements
It is essential for international students to hold valid visas and permits before enrolment can be completed. Dunedin-based international students who are renewing their student permits are able to apply through the International Office. Application forms and further information are available elsewhere on this website.
All other international students must make a direct application to an Immigration New Zealand branch office. Further information on the student visa process, including application forms and which office to contact, are available at http://www.immigration.govt.nz.
Medical and Travel Insurance Requirements
All international students are reminded of the obligation to comply with New Zealand Government requirements for comprehensive medical and travel insurance. Evidence of suitable medical and travel insurance must be presented as a condition of enrolment at the University. Further details on the procedures for obtaining adequate insurance cover are available elsewhere on this website.
Note that many international insurance policies do not comply with New Zealand Government regulations. Please read the advice on healthcare for international students elsewhere on this website before purchasing any insurance in your home country.
English Language Courses
The University of Otago Language Centre offers courses for international students who would like help with English. Tutors can assist individuals or small groups of students to develop specific skills using materials related to the students' subject area. Email uolcfy@otago.ac.nz or see www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/.
The University also offers two papers, LING 121 English for Academic Purposes and LING 122 Advanced Academic English, which are intended to help students for whom English is a second language and which can also be credited to many degree programmes.
Further Information
Do you need further information about enrolment at the University of Otago? See the Enrolment Frequently Asked Questions elsewhere on this website.
