The University of Otago has exchange agreements with over 100 institutions worldwide. Students pay standard tuition fees to the home university and receive credits towards their qualification.
Exchange students coming to the University of Otago are nominated by their home university. Otago students are nominated to the host institution after completing the Otago exchange application process.
- Exchange information for Otago students
- Information for exchange students coming to Otago
- Otago Global exchange partners
- Tūrangawaewae, Pōkai Whenua – Indigenous Exchange
- Erasmus+
Erasmus+ opportunities for Otago staff
Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in higher education, vocational education and training, school education (including early childhood education and care), adult education, youth and sport.
The University of Otago has established Erasmus+ agreements with a number of European institutions, allowing for cooperation and exchange of students and staff in the framework of Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ funding
Funding amounts may vary depending on the destination and length of the programme, but a typical Erasmus+ grant includes:
- €1,500 travel grant
- €1,280 lump sum for 2 travel and 5 working days (€160/day)
Funding is paid directly to the recipient in Euros, often in cash. Successful applicants must complete the Request for Event Attendance and Travel Approval form, detailing the total travel cost, the Erasmus+ grant awarded, any shortfall, and how that shortfall will be covered.
How to apply
Erasmus+ applications are coordinated by the Otago Global Office.
For further information or to express your interest in applying, please contact: Celia Corteletti – celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Current Erasmus+ opportunities
Middle East Technical University (METU)
- Opportunity type: 9th International Staff Week "Digital Bridges in International Education: Advancing Erasmus+ through Digitalization and Erasmus Without Paper-Blended Intensive Program (BIP)"
- City, country: Ankara, Turkey
- Application period: 7 March to 22 April 2025
- Travel dates: 16 to 20 June 2025
Eligibility: staff working in the fields of international cooperation, student/staff mobility (e.g. International Officers, Staff Responsible for Summer Schools, International Recruitment, Strategic Planning, International Career Offices, Erasmus+ KA1, KA2 & KA3 projects) and/or support services offered for international students (Accommodation, IT, Social Engagement Offices, if they work in a close contact with International Students) to our International Staff Week event.
Participants will be expected to contribute to the program actively. Hence, it is crucial for the nominated staff to have a minimum English proficiency level of B2 as indicated in the IIA in order to make presentations and actively participate in workshop debates.
See programme details here.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Opportunity type: work shadowing or teaching
- City, country: Erlangen, Germany
- Application period: to be confirmed
- Duration: 5 working days
- Travel dates: to be confirmed (possibly from May 2025 to July 2026)
Eligibility: FAU is especially interested in hosting a German lecturer or someone who can teach or present on Māori culture. The travel window is expected to run from May 2025 to July 2026 (awaiting final confirmation from FAU).
