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Program Information
Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Terms
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Language
English
Minimum Language Requirement
None
Areas of Focus
Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM
Structure
Direct Enrollment
Yale Study Abroad Adviser
Description
The University of Otago, founded in 1869, is New Zealand's oldest university. Studying abroad at Otago provides the opportunity for students to enroll for one or two semesters. Otago is committed to providing a conducive learning environment for students
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
Calendar
The academic year in New Zealand begins in February and ends in November, with a break (June/July) between the first and second semesters.
Direct enrollment vs. study abroad provider
You can choose to either apply directly through the university for admission, or apply through one of the following study abroad providers: Arcadia Global Studies or IFSA.
Applying through a study abroad provider still allows you to directly enroll at the university, but with an additional level of services and support. Because of these additional services, it often costs more to study abroad through a provider than to apply directly through the university. We encourage you to research both options before making a decision. If you have any questions, contact a study abroad adviser.