Semester 1: February to June
Semester 2: July to November

Exchange students are required to maintain a full time student status while at Otago. The minimum course load is 54 points per semester (equivalent to 3 courses). It is recommended that exchange students read 54-72 points per semester (3 or 4 courses).  You will not be permitted to enroll in more than 4 courses per semester.

The University of Otago offers a free course to new exchange students focusing on study, language and cultural skills. Limited number of place available. Students are encouraged to apply early. For more information on course objectives, dates and application form, please visit  Prepare for Otago.

English

	Business, Health Sciences, Humanities, Sciences

Medicine, Dentistry, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy or any other clinical course are not open to exchange students. Some Otago courses such as MBA, Wildlife Management and Marine Science are restricted in admissions – see the notes in the course catalogue)

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information for other course restrictions.

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

There were several accommodation options for international students - Residential Colleges or University managed flats. Accommodation options at the University of Otago are in high demand, particularly for the February intake. Students coming to Otago in the July intake will have more options, making this possibly a better start option for students coming to Otago for one semester only.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to University’s accommodation.

Exchange students must apply to New Zealand Immigration for a student visa and obtain the visa before entering New Zealand.  Please note that it is NOT possible for exchange students to travel to New Zealand on a visitor's visa and apply for a student permit upon arrival in New Zealand, even if you are a citizen of a country with which New Zealand has a visa waiver agreement. It is imperative that all exchange students get their student visa BEFORE travelling to New Zealand, as you may be refused a student permit if you apply from within New Zealand.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to visa information.

Exchange students are required to sign up for StudentSafe (Otago’s recommended insurance policy) as part of the online process. The estimated cost is NZ$292.50 per semester. Students wishing to have an alternative insurance policy assessed must apply up to 6 weeks before the start of their studies at Otago.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s healthcare and insurance policies.

Breakdown of Costs	New Zealand Dollar
Accommodation	420 - 560
Food	280
Transport	200
Insurance	60
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	300
Monthly Estimate	1,260 - 1,400

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Student Exchange Information:

	http://otago.ac.nz/study/studentexchange

Course Information:

	http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects/index.html http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/studentexchange/otago001485.html#papers

Accommodation:

	http://www.otago.ac.nz/about/accommodation

Visa:

	http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

Health Insurance:

	http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/healthcare.html

Cost of Living:

	http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/otago005589.html#costofliving