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 European Union’s programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport. It provides mobility and cooperation opportunities across higher education, vocational training, schools (including early childhood education), adult education, youth, and sport sectors.
The University of Otago has Erasmus+ agreements with a number of European partner institutions, enabling the exchange of staff and students under the Erasmus+ framework.
Erasmus+ funding
Funding varies depending on the destination and duration of the visit. A typical Erasmus+ grant includes:
- €1,500 travel grant
- €1,280 lump sum for two travel days and five working days (€160/day)
Grants are paid directly to recipients in euros, often in cash. Successful applicants must complete a request for event attendance and travel approval form, outlining the total cost of travel, the Erasmus+ funding awarded, any shortfall, and how it will be covered.
Application process
- Submit the completed application form
Applications are reviewed by the Otago Erasmus+ selection panel, based on:
- The applicant’s background
- The specific Erasmus+ opportunity
- The potential benefits to the University of Otago
Contact
Erasmus+ applications are co-ordinated by the Otago Global Office. For further information or to express your interest in applying, please contact:
Celia Corteletti
Email celia.corteletti@otago.ac.nz
Erasmus+ opportunities
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- City, country: Erlangen, Germany
- Opportunity type: work shadowing or teaching
- Duration: 5 working days
- Travel period: applicants must be at FAU Erlangen between May 2025 and 31 July 2026
Eligibility: FAU is especially interested in hosting a German lecturer or someone who can teach or present on Māori culture.
Erasmus+ Opportunity at FAU – Otago staff application form (PDF)
