Support services offered to Pacific Students at the University of Otago include:
The Pacific Islands Centre
Otago's Pacific Islands Centre is a little bit of the Pacific right in the middle of campus! The Pacific Islands Centre offers support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Visit the Pacific Islands Centre website for more information
Pacific at University of Otago Wellington
Pacific Students enrolled at UOW study undergraduate programmes such as Medicine and Radiation Therapy, or undertake postgraduate research courses such as Masters and PhDs. We are here to help support our Pacific students enjoy their journey through University and succeed in their studies.
Visit the Pacific at UOW webpages
POPO Foundation Programme - Division of Health Sciences
The University of Otago Foundation Year offers a POPO Foundation Programme for New Zealand high school leavers of Pacific descent.
The POPO Foundation Scholarship Programme is a Health Sciences support programme for Pacific students studying the Foundation Year Health Sciences course at Otago in preparation for further studies at University in the Health Science First Year or other health related programmes.
Find out more about the POPO Foundation Programme
International Office
The University and Dunedin have a lot to offer to international students, with it's unique environment and flexible programmes.
Find out more about the International Office
HEDC Student Learning Development
HEDC Student Learning Development provides free and confidential academic support to students studying at Otago. Whether you are working hard to get a pass mark, seeking to gain a top result, or catching up after a break away from study, all students can benefit from their services.
Visit the HEDC Student Learning Development website
Postgraduate students
The Pacific Postgraduate Group was established in 2002 and supports Pacific postgraduate and research students.
Find out more about the Pacific Postgraduate Group
Learn more about Postgraduate Study at the University of Otago