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Welcome to the University of Otago Foundation Year
· Study at the University of Otago, New Zealand's first university and the top ranked university for research quality *
· Learn in a modern and comfortable building on campus at the University of Otago
· With over 20,000 students, 2,500 international students from 80 countries on campus, you will meet people from all over the world
University of Otago Foundation Year Image Gallery
· The university offers many courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Business
· Foundation Year prepares you for undergraduate degrees in Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Business
· Our academic streams are designed to help you prepare for, and gain the knowledge you will need for undergraduate study
· The streams are:
· Arts
· Applied Science
· Commerce
· Health Sciences
· Life Science
Special features:
· Highly qualified and experienced teachers
· Friendly, professional staff
· Diverse student cultures and nationalities including students from New Zealand
· Fast processing of applications
· Three intakes per year · February and June - all streams · October – all streams but Health Sciences
· Five week Foundation Year Bridging Courses - January, May and September
· Non IELTS pathways from the University of Otago Language Centre to the Foundation Year Bridging Course or Foundation Year
· Small class sizes - 16 students
· You will find out what it is like to be taught in lecture theatres and laboratories on campus as well as being taught in our comfortable classrooms
· You will learn how to work and study independently and in small groups
· You will develop communication, time management and problem solving skills
· You will learn how to improve your essay writing and research skills
· You will build on your English language skills by taking our Academic English course
· You will have free one-on-one consultation times where teachers help you learn new information and study skills
· Guaranteed places are offered in first year undergraduate courses if you meet all requirements.
· Courses that have restricted entry have a small number of places available for international students. These courses are Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Education and Land Surveying
· The Foundation Year Certificate (Foundation Studies Certificate) is recognized by all universities in New Zealand and by most Australian universities on a case-by-case basis. Foundation Year will provide any support and documentation required with an application.
· An online visa service will renew student visas or change a visitor visa to a student
· Academic advice on future study pathways and career planning
· Multimedia language laboratory
· Access to the Internet, our Intranet and email
· Wireless campus
· Student Common Room
· Welcoming Kiwi homestay families
· Free airport pick up if you stay with a homestay
· University owned flats or private flats
· Comprehensive introduction to study and living in Dunedin
· Dunedin is a safe, attractive city and most homestays are located on bus routes that link to the city and campus
· Weekly sports and social activities
· Student ID card gives you access to University of Otago resources including:
· Information services · 24-hour computer suites · Student health · Clubs and societies · Gymnasium · Discounts on shopping, entertainment and travel
English language requirements: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525 or NCEA Level 2 FCE: grade B, CAE grade C, CPE: grade C Or English pathways through our Language Centre
Tuition Fees:
Arts and Commerce - NZ$ 17920
Sciences - NZ$18690
Other Fees:
Health and Travel Insurance – NZ$390
Homestay Placement – NZ$210 Homestay per week- NZ$224
Student Services – NZ$250
*Ministry of Research, Science and Technology, Research and Development in New Zealand (Wellington, 2006) Tertiary Education Commission, PBRF Quality Evaluation 2006 (Wellington, 2007)
For further information contact:
University of Otago Foundation Year PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand Tel: 03 479 5250, Fax: 03 479 5251 Email: uolcfy@otago.ac.nz
We reserve the right to make changes to this flyer without notice. For the most up to date information please visit our website.
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For further information contact:
University of Otago Foundation Year PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 New Zealand
Tel: 03 479 5250,
Fax: 03 479 5251
Email: uolcfy@otago.ac.nz
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