University Foundation Year in New Zealand
Welcome to
the University of Otago Foundation Year
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Study at the
University of Otago, New Zealand's first university and the top ranked
university for research quality
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Learn in a
modern and comfortable building on campus at the University of Otago
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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
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The
university offers many courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level
in Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Business
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Foundation
Year prepares you for undergraduate degrees in Humanities, Health
Sciences, Science and Business
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Our academic
streams are designed to help you prepare for, and gain the knowledge you
will need for undergraduate study
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The streams
are:
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Arts
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Applied
Science
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Commerce
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Health
Sciences
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Life Science
Special features:
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Highly
qualified and experienced teachers
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Friendly,
professional staff
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Diverse
student cultures and nationalities including students from New Zealand
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Fast
processing of applications
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Three
intakes per year
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February and
June - all streams
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October *
all streams but Health Sciences
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Five week
Foundation Year Bridging Courses - January, May and September
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Non IELTS
pathways from the University of Otago Language Centre to the Foundation
Year Bridging Course or Foundation Year
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Small class
sizes - 16 students
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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
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You will
learn how to work and study independently and in small groups
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You will
develop communication, time management and problem solving skills
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You will
learn how to improve your essay writing and research skills
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You will
build on your English language skills by taking our Academic English
course
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You will
have free one-on-one consultation times where teachers help you learn
new information and study skills
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Guaranteed
places are offered in first year undergraduate courses if you meet all
requirements.
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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
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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.
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An online
visa service will renew student visas or change a visitor visa to a
student
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Academic
advice on future study pathways and career planning
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Multimedia
language laboratory
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Access to
the Internet, our Intranet and email
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Wireless
campus
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Student
Common Room
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Welcoming
Kiwi homestay families
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Free airport
pick up if you stay with a homestay
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University
owned flats or private flats
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Comprehensive introduction to study and living in Dunedin
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Dunedin is a
safe, attractive city and most homestays are located on bus routes that
link to the city and campus
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Weekly
sports and social activities
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Student ID
card gives you access to University of Otago resources including:
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Information
services
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24-hour
computer suites
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Student
health
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Clubs and
societies
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Gymnasium
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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
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||
