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Outbound students

Are you an Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga student who wants an international experience?

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Current learners can apply for our Study Abroad programme which gives you the opportunity to study overseas for one or two semesters at one of our partner institutions. Fancy studying in Argentina, Switzerland or Hawaii? There are many options to choose from. 

You pay your regular Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga tuition fees, receive your student loan and/or allowance and be able to credit your overseas programme of study back to your Otago Polytechnic qualification. Make new friends, unlock your potential and have the experience of a lifetime.

Study abroad FAQs

Am I eligible to study abroad?

To be eligible for outbound study you must be a current Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga learner, and you should have a minimum grade average of a B. You must be enrolled in one of the following degree programmes: Architecture, Design, Business, Information Technology, Applied Science, Engineering or Visual Arts.

What type of accommodation will I stay in?

All partner institutions offer advice and assistance with accommodation options. For more specific information, check your chosen institutions website.

What type of support will I receive overseas?

All partner institutions have international office staff who will support you. You will have a contact person in communication with you during the application process, through to your arrival at your chosen institution. You will still receive Student loan and/or allowance through StudyLink while you are studying overseas, and will have access to your institutions student support services. 

Your Study Abroad Advisor will also give you support throughout your period overseas and prior to leaving. 

How much will it cost?

Studying abroad, you will pay your regular Otago Polytechnic tuition fees and receive your student loan and/or allowance. You will be responsible for paying your own airfare, accommodation costs, living expenses (your student loan will usually cover the accommodation cost), insurance and visa. Some schools have travel scholarships that cover, or partly cover, the cost of your flights.

Some partner institutions have scholarships that can be applied for, please check with your Study Abroad Advisor.

Will I need insurance to study outside of New Zealand?

All New Zealand students travelling overseas as part of their study programme will require current and comprehensive medical and travel insurance. For more information about insurance, please talk to your Study Abroad Advisor.

Will I still graduate with my chosen Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga degree?

Yes. You will be able to credit your overseas programme of study back to your Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga degree.

Programmes for Outbound Learners 

Applied Science 

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

Fontys University of Applied Science 

Netherlands 

https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes.htm 

Dartmouth College 

Dartmouth, USA  

https://sites.dartmouth.edu/cpd/diversity-resources/international-students/ 

Winthrop University 

USA, South Carolina  

https://www.winthrop.edu/international/ 

 

Architecture  

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD) 

Prague, Czech Republic 

https://www.umprum.cz/web/en/study/exchange-students  

VIA University College, Faculty of Technology and Business 

Horsens, Denmark 

https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange 

Estonia Academy of Arts (EAA) 

Tallinn, Estonia 

https://erasmus.artun.ee/  

HTW University of Applied Sciences 

Berlin, Germany  

https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/international/wege-an-die-htw-berlin/student-exchange-programmes-at-htw-berlin/ 

Hochschule Coburg 

Coburg, Germany 

https://www.hs-coburg.de/ 

Instituto Europeo Di Design (IED) 

Italy 

https://www.ied.edu/  

Taylor's University 

Malaysia 

https://university.taylors.edu.my/en/study/study-enrichment/student-exchange-and-mobility.html 

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences 

Rotterdam, Netherlands 

https://www.rotterdamuas.com/programmes/ 

 

Art  

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

University of Applied Arts 

Vienna, Austria 

https://www.dieangewandte.at/studium/auslandsaufenthalte/incoming 

National Institute of Creative Communication 

China 

https://international.ntua.edu.tw/article/detail/webSN/65/sn/409 

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD) 

Prague, Czech Republic 

https://www.umprum.cz/web/en/study/exchange-students 

Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) 

Tallinn, Estonia 

https://erasmus.artun.ee/ 

Karlshochschule International University 

Karlsruhe, Germany 

https://karlshochschule.de/en/university/semester-abroad/exchange-students  

Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) 

Utrecht, Netherlands 

https://www.hku.nl/en/study-at-hku/explore-and-apply/exchange  

Kristiania University College 

Oslo, Norway 

https://www.kristiania.no/soknad/international-applicants/ 

University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) 

Johannesburg, South Africa 

https://www.uj.ac.za/about/internationalisation/international-students/ 

University of Gothenburg, HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design 

Gothenburg, Sweden 

https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/exchange-student/courses/faculty-specific-information/exchange-studies-at-the-faculty-of-fine-applied-and-performing-arts/exchange-studies-at-hdk-valand-academy-of-art-and-design 

Geneva University of Arts and Design 

Geneva, Switzerland 

https://www.hesge.ch/head/formations-recherche/relations-internationales 

South Puget Sound Community College 

Olympia, USA 

https://spscc.edu/admissions/international 

Winthrop University 

South Carolina, USA 

https://www.winthrop.edu/international/ 

Southern New Hampshire University 

Hooksett, USA 

https://www.snhu.edu/student-experience/international-experience 

Kansas City Art Institute 

Kansas City, USA 

https://kcai.edu/admissions-aid/international-student/ 


Business (Applied Management) 

Institution 

Location 

Useful link  

VIA University College, Faculty of Technology & Business 

Horsens, Denmark  

https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange 

Business Academy Aarhus University of Applied Sciences 

Denmark 

https://www.baaa.dk/incoming-exchange/ 

Lappeenranta University of Technology 

Lappenranta, Finland  

https://www.lut.fi/fi/opiskelu/hae-yliopistoon/joustava-opinto-oikeus 

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 

Helsinki, Finland 

https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/exchange-studies/how-to-apply  

Hochschule Furtwangen University  

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany  

https://www.hs-furtwangen.de/en/planning/international/programmes-taught-in-english/ 

Hochschule Harz 

Wernigerode, Germany  

https://www.hs-harz.de/en/study/degree-students 

Hochschule Ulm 

Ulm, Germany  

https://www.thu.de/en/org/aaa/Pages/ExchangePrograms.aspx 

Leipzig University of Applied Sciences 

Leipzig, Germany 

https://www.htwk-leipzig.de/studies/study-programmes/semester-programme/ 

Hochschule Zittau/Gorlitz University of Applied Science 

Germany 

https://www.hszg.de/international/wege-an-die-hszg/internationale-studierende 

Munich University of Applied Science 

Munich, Germany 

https://www.hm.edu/en/international/partner_overview/index.en.html 

Hochschule Stralsund 

Germany 

https://www.hochschule-stralsund.de/en/studying-and-teaching/international/incoming-students-staff/ 

Kansai University 

Japan 

https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/English/international/ 

Ritsumeiken University 

Kyoto, Japan 

https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/international-outreach/ 

Taylor's University 

Malaysia 

https://university.taylors.edu.my/en/study/study-enrichment/student-exchange-and-mobility.html 

Bern University of Applied Science 

Bern, Switzerland 

https://www.bfh.ch/en/ 

Winthrop University 

South Carolina, USA  

https://www.winthrop.edu/international/ 

South Puget Sound Community College  

Olympia, USA 

https://spscc.edu/admissions/international 

 

Communication Design  

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

University of Applied Arts 

Vienna, Austria 

https://www.dieangewandte.at/studium/auslandsaufenthalte/incoming 

Medicine Hat College 

Canada 

https://www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses 

National Taiwan University of Arts 

China 

https://www.ntua.edu.tw/en/index.aspx 

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD) 

Prague, Czech Republic 

https://www.umprum.cz/web/en/study/exchange-students 

VIA University College, Faculty of Technology & Business  

Horsens, Denmark 

https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange 

Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) 

Tallinn, Estonia 

https://erasmus.artun.ee/ 

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 

Helsinki, Finland 

https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/exchange-studies/how-to-apply  

HTW University of Applied Sciences 

Berlin, Germany  

https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/international/wege-an-die-htw-berlin/student-exchange-programmes-at-htw-berlin/ 

Hochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Sciences 

Germany 

https://international.h-da.de/en/your-stay-at-h-da/students 

Instituto Europeo Di Design (IED) 

Italy 

https://www.ied.edu/ 

Taylor's University 

Malaysia 

https://university.taylors.edu.my/en/study/study-enrichment/student-exchange-and-mobility.html 

Fontys University of Applied Science 

Netherlands 

https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes.htm 

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences 

Rotterdam, Netherlands 

https://www.rotterdamuas.com/programmes/ 

Instituto Politecnico & Escola Superior 

Portugal 

https://elia-artschools.org/ 

Geneva University of Arts and Design 

Geneva, Switzerland 

https://www.hesge.ch/head/formations-recherche/relations-internationales 

Fashion Institute of Technology 

USA 

https://www.fitnyc.edu/life-at-fit/student-support/iss/index.php 

Fashion Institute of Technology New York City 

USA 

https://www.fitnyc.edu/gateways/international-applicants/index.php 

Kansas City Art Institute 

Kansas City, USA 

https://kcai.edu/admissions-aid/international-student/ 

 

Engineering 

Institution 

Location  

Useful link  

University of Applied Sciences - Upper Austria 

Austria  

https://www.fh-ooe.at/international/incoming-studierende/kurse/ 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic 

Canada  

https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/guide.aspx 

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 

Canada  

https://humber.ca/current-students.html 

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 

Helsinki, Finland 

https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/exchange-studies/how-to-apply   

Hochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Sciences 

Germany 

https://international.h-da.de/en/your-stay-at-h-da/students 

Hochschule Furtwangen University   

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany 

https://www.hs-furtwangen.de/en/planning/international/programmes-taught-in-english/  

Hochschule Ulm  

Ulm, Germany 

https://www.thu.de/en/org/aaa/Pages/ExchangePrograms.aspx 

HTW University of Applied Sciences  

Berlin, Germany 

https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/international/wege-an-die-htw-berlin/student-exchange-programmes-at-htw-berlin/ 

Leipzig University of Applied Sciences 

Leipzig, Germany 

https://www.htwk-leipzig.de/studies/study-programmes/semester-programme/ 

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensberg 

Germany 

https://www.oth-regensburg.de/studieren/international  

University of Applied Sciences 

Wurzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany 

https://international.thws.de/ 

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences 

Rotterdam, Netherlands 

https://www.rotterdamuas.com/programmes/ 

Universidad Pontifcia Comillas 

Spain 

https://www.icai.comillas.edu/es/estudios/otros-estudios/sapiens 

 

Fashion Design  

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

University of Applied Arts 

Vienna, Austria 

https://www.dieangewandte.at/studium/auslandsaufenthalte/incoming 

Donghua University 

Shangahi, China 

https://english.dhu.edu.cn/incoming/list.htm 

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD)  

Prague, Czech Republic 

https://www.umprum.cz/web/en/study/exchange-students 

VIA University College, Faculty of Technology & Business  

Horsens, Denmark 

https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange 

Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) 

Tallinn, Estonia 

https://erasmus.artun.ee/ 

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 

Helsinki, Finland 

https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/exchange-studies/how-to-apply  

HTW University of Applied Sciences 

Berlin, Germany  

https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/international/wege-an-die-htw-berlin/student-exchange-programmes-at-htw-berlin/ 

Instituto Europeo Di Design (IED) 

Italy (possibly Spain and Brazil) 

https://www.ied.edu/ 

Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU)  

Utrecht, Netherlands 

https://www.hku.nl/en/study-at-hku/explore-and-apply/exchange  

Geneva University of Arts and Design 

Geneva, Switzerland 

https://www.hesge.ch/head/formations-recherche/relations-internationales 

 

Information Technology 

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

Metropolia University of Applied Science 

Helsinki, Finland 

https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/exchange-studies/how-to-apply 

Hochschole Furtwangen University 

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany  

  

https://www.hs-furtwangen.de/en/planning/international/programmes-taught-in-english/ 

Hochschule Ulm  

Ulm, Germany  

https://www.thu.de/en/org/aaa/Pages/ExchangePrograms.aspx  

Leipzig University of Applied Sciences 

 Leipzig, Germany 

https://www.htwk-leipzig.de/studies/study-programmes/semester-programme/  

Rotterdam University 

Rotterdam, Netherlands  

https://www.rotterdamuas.com/programmes/  

 

Product Design 

Institution 

Location 

Useful link 

University of Applied Arts 

Vienna, Austria 

https://www.dieangewandte.at/studium/auslandsaufenthalte/incoming 

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning  

Canada 

https://humber.ca/current-students.html 

Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (AAAD)  

Prague, Czech Republic 

https://www.umprum.cz/web/en/study/exchange-students 

VIA University College, Faculty of Technology & Business  

Horsens, Denmark 

https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange 

Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) 

Tallinn, Estonia 

https://erasmus.artun.ee/ 

HTW University of Applied Sciences 

Berlin, Germany  

https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/international/wege-an-die-htw-berlin/student-exchange-programmes-at-htw-berlin/ 

Instituto Europeo Di Design (IED) 

Italy  

https://www.ied.edu/ 

Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU)  

Utrecht, Netherlands 

https://www.hku.nl/en/study-at-hku/explore-and-apply/exchange  

Instituto Politecnico & Escola Superior 

Portugal 

https://elia-artschools.org/ 

Geneva University of Arts and Design 

Geneva, Switzerland 

https://www.hesge.ch/head/formations-recherche/relations-internationales 

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