University of Otago
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Sponsor: University of Otago
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Description:
As a direct university enrollment program, Northwestern students will be able to experience first hand what it’s like to be a student in New Zealand; they will have access to nearly all the same opportunities and courses as Kiwi students and will rely on the University of Otago International Office for support. This is a program for independent students who are looking to immerse fully into regular Kiwi life.Terms:
- Full Year
- Fall
- Winter/Spring
Term Notes: This program follows the New Zealand academic calendar: Fall Quarter begins in early July and ends in November. Winter/Spring Quarters begin in early February and end in late June. Full Year is either February through November (the New Zealand academic year) or early July through late June (the U.S. academic year). Students may choose either option.
Requirements:
Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must:
- Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline
- Complete an Otago application by the program's deadline
Summer Session at Otago: Otago offers a "Summer Session", which takes place in the month of January. Students participating in Otago's Winter/Spring quarters are eligible for the program and must submit an NU Study Abroad Application for a Non-NU Summer Program. Note that this application is in addition to the academic year study abroad application. NU students are not eligible to apply to Otago's Summer Session as a stand-alone program.
Languages: English
Housing:
Self-catered university flats with a Kiwi host and other international students.
Program Costs:
Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)
- Tuition*: NZD$11,300 New Zealand Dollars
- Room & board: $4,000
- SAAF: $2,400
- Transportation: $2,400
- Books & supplies: $230
- Personal expenses: $2,175
- HTH: $138
- Required New Zealand health insurance: $215
