If you wish to come to the University of Otago as an exchange student, you will need to meet the requirements.
How do I apply to study at Otago as an exchange student
To be an incoming exchange student to the University, you need to:
- Be enrolled at a partner institution: Exchange partner institutions.
- Complete your home university's exchange application process. Contact your International Office for information on the exchange nomination process, application procedures, and deadlines.
- Be nominated by your home institution.
- Plan to study undergraduate/graduate coursework at the Dunedin campus.
- Plan to study at least in Summer School, or for a maximum of two full-time semesters.
- Plan a minimum course load of three 18-point papers or a maximum of four 18-point papers. Note that during Summer School, one 18-point paper is considered full-time.
- Have a minimum 'B' grade average (70%).
- Meet the
English requirements for international students.
The Otago English Language Proficiency Statement form needs to be completed by the Exchange/Study Abroad office at your home institution.