Earn Your Degree at the University of Otago

  New Zealand

• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Dunedin

Description: AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment to the University of Otago for a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree program. The University of Otago was established in 1869. Otago is one of those rare universities in the world where the main activity of its host city, Dunedin, is education. The campus is just a few blocks from the city center and almost all students live within walking distance of the campus.

Dunedin, the principal city offers students the best of worlds. It has all the facilities, entertainment and variety of a large city, but small enough to be friendly, intimate and uncrowded. Dunedin is the gateway to Central Otago region and the Fiordland where opportunities abound for hiking, skiing, water sports, adventure tourism or just admiring the spectacular landscapes. The university offers a number of clubs and societies to enable students to take advantage of the recreational and sporting possibilities.

About AustraLearn

AustraLearn has developed a website specifically designed for individuals seeking degree programs abroad.

As the application center for 33 universities in Australia and New Zealand, AustraLearn assists all U.S. and Canadian students with finding, applying to, and enrolling in a degree program overseas. From start to finish, we provide you FREE support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study.

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

Highlights: Dunedin's coastal location and climate is ideal for a wide-range of sporting and recreational pursuits. A long natural harbor is ideal for wind surfing, yachting, canoeing, rowing and fishing. The Otago peninsula features a colony of the yellow-eyed penguin, and the world's only mainland breeding colony of the Royal Albatross. The University offers a number of clubs and societies to enable students to take advantage of the recreational and sporting possibilities.

Within an hours drive of the Otago campus students can explore some of the regions and New Zealand's most spectacular and scenic and outdoor attractions. In contrast to Dunedin's moderate coastal climate, the inland region of Central Otago enjoys extreme seasons that allow snow sports in the winter and water sports in summer.

In addition, excellent program of activities is available through the University's Recreation Services, including hiking, skiing/snowboarding, cycle tours, horseback riding, sea-kayaking, wine tours, yoga, art and crafts and more. A large pool of sporting and recreation equipment is available at reasonable rates - aquatic, tramping and camping, sports gear, skis and snowboards, BBQs and more. We also offer a range of information and advice about recreation and leisure options around Dunedin and beyond.

Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is 1- 2 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989