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University Foundation Year in New ZealandFoundation Year at University of Otago New Zealand
The
University of Otago Foundation Year was one of the first to be
established in New Zealand in 1997 and is located at the University of
Otago.
The Foundation Year Certificate is designed for
international students wanting to gain an entry qualification to
university and is approved to meet admission requirements to all
universities in New Zealand. Foundation
Year streams are specifically designed to prepare students for
undergraduate University study in Commerce, Health Sciences, Sciences
and Humanities.
There is a diverse student body with people coming
from over 25 countries including New Zealand. Each year 89% of student
who come to Foundation Year are admitted to university.
Course details:
Streams include Arts, Applied Sciences,
Business/Commerce, Design, Health Sciences, Life Science and
Physical Education.
Students are taught in university lecture
theatres and laboratories on campus ensuring that they feel
confident and familiar with the university environment.
Free one-on-one consultation times where
teachers help students with learning new information and study
skills.
There are 20-24 hours of formal classes each
week with 20 hours per week of independent study.
Small classes of no more than 16 students.
Intakes:
February and June All streams
October All streams except Health Sciences
Bridging courses start in January and May.
Tuition Fees:
Commerce/Arts /Design - NZ$16,250
Applied Science/Health Sciences/Life
Science/Physical Education NZ$16,950
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525 or NCEA Level 2
FCE: grade B, CAE grade C,
CPE: grade C
Or English for Foundation Year
Services :
Student Advisors, an Academic Dean, Accommodation
Advisors and an Activity Co-ordinator are specialists in their areas and
will support and advise students with personal, study, or accommodation
questions. Accommodation options include homestay, a private college, or
flatting
A student ID card gives access to University of
Otago resources including information services, 24 hour computer suites,
student health, clubs and societies, cafes and discounts on shopping,
entertainment and travel
Weekly activities include football, badminton,
basketball golf, horse riding, art classes, visiting a chocolate factory
or taking an historic train journey. We also organise a student dance
and food festival and take groups to Fiordland and Stewart Island and on
a ski trip to Queenstown.
The University of Otago Foundation Year
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