Information for new international students living and studying in Dunedin.
About Dunedin
Dunedin is soon to become your new hometown. Find out what makes our little city such a special place to study and live in.
Travelling to Dunedin
Dunedin is in the South Island of New Zealand.
Find out about getting to Dunedin.
Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation options available to you.
Accommodation in Dunedin is in peak demand between January and February. During this time, it may take weeks rather than days to find a place.
You may need to arrange temporary (short-term) accommodation in Dunedin until you find suitable long-term accommodation.
Accommodation for international students
Contact international.accommodation@otago.ac.nz
Enrolment and Orientation session
All new international students, except PhD students, must register for and attend a compulsory Student Enrolment and Orientation session. You cannot complete your enrolment without attending one of these sessions.
Register for a compulsory International Enrolment and Orientation Session
Students under 18 years of age
Information for students under 18
Students coming with family
Information if your family is coming to Dunedin with you
Recreation, support, and wellbeing
- Career Development Centre – One-stop career resource centre for students and employers
- Disability Information and Support – Information and assistance with disability-related study support
- International Student Advisers – Confidential help and support for international students
- Otago Chaplains – Pastoral care and spiritual wellbeing
- Otago International Student Association (OISA) – Events and representation for international students
- HEDC Student Learning Development – Free academic support for Otago students
- Student Health – Your go-to place for health matters, including mental health
- Unipol Recreation Centre – Free gym facilities, social sports, outdoor equipment hire
Otago University Students' Association (OUSA)
- OUSA Clubs and Societies – Over 140 student-led clubs and societies, recreation programme, rooms and amenities for student use, $4 lunch, and more
- OUSA Student Support – Confidential support, Queer support, Peer support programme, Are You OK? Safety team at OUSA events, and more