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Dunedin and the South Island are a recreation lover's paradise. From the mountains to the forests to the ocean, you will find no shortage of outdoor activities.

Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and was founded in 1869. It's been around longer than EIU!

During 2005, the University of Otago was home to 2700 international students from 84 countries. You will have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world! The University of Otago also has many support systems in place for study abroad students.

Otago has specific research strengths in the medical, biomedical, biological and natural sciences; the liberal arts and law.

The city of Dunedin is known for its classic Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

University of Otago's Fall 2009 Newsletter

At the University of Otago, you will take classes with New Zealand undergraduate students. Individual classes in New Zealand are called "papers". Choose papers from the following areas:

Commerce:
Accounting and Business Law, Economics, Finance, Information Science, International Business, Management, Management and Innovation, Marketing, Quantitative Methods for Business, and Tourism

Humanities:
Anthropology, Art History and Theory, Asian Studies, Biblical Studies, Biological Anthropology, Chinese, Christian Thought and History, Classics, Communication Studies, Community and Family Studies, Education, European Studies, Film and Media Studies, French, Gender and Women's Studies, Geography, German, Greek, Hebrew, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, Latin, Law, Linguistics, Maori Studies, Music, Pacific Island Studies, Pastoral Studies, Performing Arts Studies, Political Studies, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Studies, and Visual Culture

Sciences:
Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Clothing and Textile Sciences, Computational Modelling, Computer Science, Design Studies, Design for Technology, Earth and Ocean Science, Ecology, Electronics, Energy Management, Environment and Society, Food Science, Geology, Human Nutrition, Marine Science, Mathematics, Nautical Studies, Neuroscience, Physical Education, Physics, Plant Biotechnology, Psychology, Software Engineering, Spatial Information, Statistics, Surveying, Telecommunications, and Zoology

Health Sciences:
Anatomy and Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Bioethics, Genetics, Health Studies, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology (Please note: Study Abroad students are not able to take some courses offered in the professional Health Sciences programs. Contact the Otago International Office for more details.)

New Zealand Studies
New Zealand-focused study opportunities are available in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Botany, Economics, Geography, Geology, History, Indigenous Studies, Literature, Management, Marine Science, Religion and Society, and other areas.

Just over 20,000 students attend the University of Otago at Dunedin. With a campus this large, there are many activities and events you will be able to attend throughout your semester or year at Otago. The Otago University Students Association (OUSA) organizes social activities, cultural events, and sporting events for students.

When it comes to doing your school work, you may be worried about how you will get it done or what you should do if you need help. When you need to type up your papers/assignments, there are 19 computer labs on the Dunedin campus you can use. If you find you are having difficulty in one of your classes, feel free to go to the Student Learning Centre. They offer workshops or one-on-one appointments to assist you with your studies.

Once you've finished your homework and need to de-stress, hit the student recreation center on campus (Unipol Sports Centre). Unipol Sports Centre not only has fitness equipment and classes for all students (entrance is free to students, but some of the fitness classes charge a small fee). Recreation Services offers programs where you can learn to sea kayak or rock climb, or go on a horse trek to the beach. They also offer Arts, Crafts and Lifestyle courses from pottery instruction to guitar lessons to sign language classes.

To help you prepare for all that awaits you at the University of Otago, please read this Pre-Arrival Information.

Study abroad students have many options for accommodation in Dunedin and on Otago's campus. (To get a leg-up on the terminology, apartment living is referred to as "flatting". Also, self-catered means you would cook/provide your own food, while fully-catered means you would have a meal plan.)

The following accommodations can be reserved through the University of Otago Accommodation Office:

1. University of Otago Flats

> Self-catered, fully-furnished flats
> Within a 20 minutes' walk to campus
> 6-month lease available if only staying for one semester

2. Toroa International House

> Self-catered, fully-furnished flats
> Managed by a residential warden (i.e., residence hall director)
> Near campus
> Offers a 20-week lease for study abroad students staying for only one semester

3. Residential Colleges and Halls

> Fully-catered and furnished rooms
> Some rooms reserved for international students, but first priority given to first-year, New Zealand students

If you plan to arrive early and/or need time to look for a flat, temporary accommodation is available through Otago.

If you prefer to find housing on your own in Dunedin, there are many flats available in town. Many require a year lease, but if you are planning to study at the University of Otago for the full academic year, flatting may be a great option for you.

**You are responsible for making all housing arrangements and payments directly to the University of Otago.**

Passport
To enter New Zealand, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport.

Visa
Currently, U.S. Citizens planning to stay in New Zealand for less than 3 months do not need a visa. However, participating in a semester or more at the University of Otago will require a stay longer than 3 months. For the most up-to-date information concerning entry requirements and to apply for a visa, please visit the New Zealand Embassy's web site or contact the Embassy of New Zealand at 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 328-4800.

Travel Document Systems (TDS) can also provide you with helpful information on every country, including entry requirements, cultural information, travel conditions, economy, and more.

You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip.

**Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as visa regulations and procedures are constantly changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information. **