Who is this available to
If you are a prospective international student and meet the following criteria, you may want to consider applying for one of the programmes offered through the University of Otago's Pathway and English Language Centre:
- You do not have the necessary qualifications to begin your studies at the University, i.e. you do not meet the standard University Entrance (UE) requirements for international students. Normally this only applies to undergraduate students, as postgraduate admissions have a different set of criteria for programme entry as an international student
- You have been given conditional acceptance to a course, provided that you first complete a Pathway programme
- Your English language proficiency does not meet the standard requirements and/or you wish to improve your English language skills before you begin your studies at the University
- You were otherwise recommended to first complete a Pathway programme based on an evaluation of your current academic qualifications and/or English language abilities.
How do I access it
To apply for a Pathway or English Language Centre programme:
- Go to the Online Application portal and either log in or create an account.
- Complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
- Upload copies of appropriate supporting documents to complete your application. These will differ depending on the course that you are applying for.
Refer to the Dates and fees page for information about the dates of each programme offered through Pathway. Most programmes have specific intake dates throughout the year, and there are normally three terms in a year for English Language Centre and Pathway courses:
Pathway and English Language Centre — Dates and Fees
How much does it cost
There is no cost for this service. Fee summaries of each course offered through Pathway are available online:
Pathway and English Language Centre — Fees
Applications are assessed by the Pathway and English Language Centre team. You can review the status of your application via the Online Application portal, or via the contact information that was provided as part of the application process.
If you need assistance or advice, or to make changes to a submitted application, email: pathways.admissions@otago.ac.nz
AskOtago staff may not be able to assist with enquiries related to the Pathway application portal, or specific questions about an application.