University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Campus photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0 1.0 · source
Figures below are indicative — your counsellor confirms exact fees, cut-offs and deadlines for your profile, free.
QS World Rank
#214
Established
1869
Institution
Public
Post-study work
3 years
Typical intakes in New Zealand
Feb, Jul
Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Published programmes
4
About University of Otago
University of Otago is a public university in Dunedin, New Zealand. A solid profile has a realistic chance here. We confirm exact fees, scholarships and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Programmes here are NZD45,360–NZD55,125/yr — sourced from the university's own fees pages across 4 published programmes. Your exact fee depends on the course — we confirm it, free.
Entry requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree with a strong GPA, typically B+ (around 75-80%); IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. Requirements vary by programme.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
Tuition + living cost calculator
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Programmes at University of Otago
Scholarships for New Zealand
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
Government (Destination) Fully funded Dates vary Tuition + living + travel + other support subject to country Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
Government (Destination) Dates vary Partial tuition award of up to NZD 20,000 (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →University International Excellence Scholarships
University Partial award Dates vary University-specific Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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University of Otago — FAQs
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A relevant bachelor's degree with a strong GPA, typically B+ (around 75-80%); IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. Requirements vary by programme.
The main intakes across New Zealand are Feb, Jul. University of Otago sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
Graduates in New Zealand can typically access 3 years of post-study work. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
We list 4 programme(s) at University of Otago with real fees and entry requirements on this page. We shortlist the ones that fit your profile — free.
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