University of Otago
This partner university is applicable for students applying for the second exchange.
Application requirement
General Category
- At least Second-year Undergraduate student (undergraduate students only). According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection., 前述「以上」包含該年級.
- GPA should be higher than 3.20.
- TOEFL iBT 80 (Writing 20 Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.0 (Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking 5.5), 該校部分系所可能有更高語檢要求,選填志願前請務必主動確認.
- Not available to students in the College of Medicine, College of Public Health, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture, Department of Psychology, College of Science, Graduate Institute of Psychology, College of Science.
Quota
1 student for 1 academic year. (人數限1名,於本校第一學期出國,可選擇奧塔哥大學的 Semester 2 或 Semester 2 + Semester 1)
Academic Calendar
Semester 1: February to June
Semester 2: July to November
Key dates: otago.ac.nz/news/events/keydates
Semester 2: July to November
Key dates: otago.ac.nz/news/events/keydates
Registration
Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.
Campus
Exchange students attend courses offered at the Dunedin campus only.
Restricted programmes
No exchange students are able to take clinical courses (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, etc)
Some fields do not allow applications from exchange students.
The following programs are not available for exchange students:
Medicine / Dentistry / Psychiatry / Physiotherapy / Pharmacology / Pharmacy or any other clinical course / MBA / Wildlife Management / Master of Science Communication
Some fields do not allow applications from exchange students.
The following programs are not available for exchange students:
Medicine / Dentistry / Psychiatry / Physiotherapy / Pharmacology / Pharmacy or any other clinical course / MBA / Wildlife Management / Master of Science Communication
Academic Information
- The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
- For exchange information, please refer to:
- For course information, please refer to:
Course load
- Exchange students are required to maintain a full-time student status while at Otago.
- Minimum course load: 54 points per semester (three papers).
- Maximum course load: 72 points per semester (four papers).
- Entry to any course (except 100-level) is based on relevant academic background.
- Students may take cross-faculty courses.
- Postgraduate students may take undergraduates courses/subjects/units.
Examination
Students must sit their final exams while still on the Otago campus. Further information: otago.ac.nz/exams
Explore courses
Otago offers flexible study options with over 140 subjects to choose from! There is no limit on the number of students accepted to a particular course, entry to any course is based on relevant academic background.
English proficiency
Students are required to meet the English language requirements to study at the University of Otago. Please be aware that some programmes requires a higher English requirements. (i.e. Teaching, Social Work, Clinical, Dentistry, and etc.)
Insurance (mandatory)
- Studentsafe-University is Otago's recommended insurance policy.
- This is a comprehensive travel and health insurance.
- Registration is automatic.
- Alternative insurance policies must be assessed up to six weeks before you start at Otago.
Living Cost
Please see Otago Living Costs for detailed information.
Accommodation Information
Guaranteed on-campus housing if apply before deadline. Read more about accommodation below:
- University Flats
The University of Otago is renowned for its residential campus environment and you are encouraged to apply for accommodation in one of our University Flats (Uni Flats).
All Uni Flats are located within an easy walk of the University campus and main shopping centre. Students share the cleaning and cooking duties and usually shop together for food.
The residential fee includes the cost of your room, electricity, internet, bed linen, community events and the services of the Uni Flats team.
All Uni Flats are fully furnished, including a basic kitchen setup. - Apply for University Flats accommodation
In order to be considered for accommodation with Uni Flats you must first register and then apply online through the Student Accommodation Centre.