Guide to completing an application
This application form is for English Language Studies, Foundation Year Programme, and Homestay Accommodation.
If you wish to only apply for Homestay Accommodation, please use the paper application, not the online application.
Applicants are required to provide a copy of supporting documents to complete your application. These differ according to the course you are applying for:
Course | Required supporting documents |
---|---|
General English | A copy of your passport |
English for Otago | A copy of your passport |
Evidence of your English proficiency level | |
Letter of Offer for a degree programme at the University of Otago | |
Foundation Year Programme | A copy of your passport |
A copy of your high school transcripts (all years) or National Student Number (NSN) if you studied or are studying your secondary schooling in NZ | |
Evidence of your English proficiency level |
If you need assistance or advice, please contact our Admissions Team by e-mail uolcfy.admissions@otago.ac.nz
Application form
Useful Information
- For information about the Language Centre, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/language-centre/index.html
- For information about the Foundation Year Programme, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/foundation-year/index.html
- For information about dates and fees, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/dates-fees/index.html
- For information about how to pay your fees, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/dates-fees/otago082187.html
- For information about StudyLink for domestic students, please visit:
https://www.studylink.govt.nz/
- For information about fees-free funding for domestic students, please visit:
https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/
- For information about insurance, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/dates-fees/otago082630.html
- For information about Homestay accommodation, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/accommodation/index.html
- For information about our fees policy, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/about/policies/index.html#Fees
- For information about withdrawals / cancellations, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/about/policies/index.html#Withdrawal
- For information about visa requirements, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/student-support/visas/index.html
- For information about contract of enrolment, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/otago665424.pdf
- Download our Enrolment Pack:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/otago642959.pdf
- For information about refund applications, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/dates-fees/otago714326.html
- For information about pre-existing medical / health conditions, please visit:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/uolcfy/otago714346.html
Acceptance into Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) at University of Otago is not guaranteed if you have had any prior tertiary study. Please disclose any prior tertiary study upon application.
Acceptance into professional health sciences programmes at University of Otago is extremely competitive. For information about availability of international student places, please visit Undergraduate Health Science: Information for International Students.