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IFSA: University of Otago Partnership
The Institute for Study Abroad offers semester and yearlong study abroad programs at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. New Zealand's oldest university is the perfect for students interested in both great academics and outdoor adventure. The university, widely considered as the second southernmost university in the world, has an international office, student health services, a theate...
The Institute for Study Abroad offers semester and yearlong study abroad programs at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. New Zealand's oldest university is the perfect for students interested in both great academics and outdoor adventure. The university, widely considered as the second southernmost university in the world, has an international office, student health services, a theater, concert hall, gymnasium, and audiovisual center. Students reside with New Zealanders and the other international students in a house or flat within walking distance of the university
Program Highlights
Study at a top-ranked research institution in a small college town in New Zealand.
Enjoy studying and researching in the university's state-of-the-art library with over 2,000 study spaces.
Live in a city with a strong artistic tradition evident in its myriad art galleries and museums.
Visit the untouched rainforest of the Catlins and the rich flora and fauns of the fjords in Doubtful and Milford Sounds.
Explore the Otago Peninsula, home to royal albatross, seals, sea lions, and yellow-eyed penguins.
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Quick Details
- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Fall
- Spring
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Education
- Geography
- Health Sciences
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- American
- Canadian
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I pushed myself, thanks to IFSA
by: Emma Rieves - United StatesProgram: IFSA: University of Otago PartnershipWhen I landed in New Zealand, I was freaking out. I knew absolutely no one and I had slept for around 4 hours in the last day of travel. But, I was met with the people who would make my abroad experience so special. The staff of IFSA truly felt like a safety net for me. I was so excited to go out with the friend I made through IFSA and try new things, putting myself out there, and every time I did, I knew that Sian and Christina would be there for me if I needed help. I truly felt safe and suppo...
Hiking up a mountain... or two!
by: Caleb Williams - United StatesProgram: IFSA: University of Otago PartnershipWhen I arrived in New Zealand I was pensive and worried being so far from the United States. Thankfully, I made a good group of friends within my IFSA program. We would do homework together, explore the city, and I even went on a couple of hikes on the other side of New Zealand! Adjusting to the workload in another country was difficult at first, but with the support from my friends it wasn’t all that bad. The mountains I climbed with my friends made the mountains of work I had more bearable.
A life-changing experience in New Zealand, but not without challenges
by: Elizabeth Vaccaro - United StatesProgram: IFSA: University of Otago PartnershipMy IFSA experience was life changing. I experienced the highest highs and lowest lows of my life so far, all of which changed me for the better. Our orientation was informative, adventurous, and extremely community-oriented. While it was very emotionally, socially, and physically exhausting, my memories of sea kayaking, trail blazing, bird watching, sunrise-watching, visiting a Maori sanctuary, and sharing meals are some of my most cherished, and allowed long lasting friendships to organically a...
Program Details
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Locations
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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