Semester on the South Island, New Zealand

From sea kayaking and mountaineering to wine tasting and sheep shearing, you’ll love all that the South Island has to offer. Your Kiwi host (local New Zealand student) will show you around your new home at the country’s oldest university.
Price and Dates
Term: Fall 2012
Arrival July 2
CISabroad Orientation July 4 & 6
Classes Start July 11
Departure Nov 15
Application Deadline April 15
Term: Fall 2012 Price: $15,790


Dates posted here are for reference only and are subject to change. Please do not book flights until you have received the confirmed dates in your acceptance paperwork.

To view expected additional expenses for this program, click here.


Program fees are in US dollars and include the following:

  • Full-time tuition and fees
  • Housing (student apartments)
  • Medical and accident insurance
  • CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
  • Academic advising
  • Financial aid counseling
  • Assistance with travel arrangements
  • Predeparture orientation
  • Airport pickup
  • University of Otago orientation
  • On-site support, including international student mentor
  • University of Otago official transcript
  • Carbon offset of travel & Green Travel Guide


CISabroad  reserves the right to alter fees at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by our partner universities.