The University of Otago welcomes international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. All applications are made online in eVision.
To gain admission, you will need to meet the University's entrance and language competency requirements. Additionally, you will need to be accepted into an individual programme. Each postgraduate programme at the University has its own entry requirements. You will need to provide either original or certified copies of all relevant academic records, as well as translations if the original document is not issued in English:
- International entrance requirements — undergraduate requirements
- International entrance requirements — postgraduate requirements
You may also need to arrange a credentials evaluation through Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). The type of ECE report accepted at the University of Otago is the "Course by Course Evaluation Report".
All applications are made online in eVision
If you are a prospective international student and require support, use the International Student Enquiry form
Further information
Postgraduate study at the University of Otago
Information for future international students
Key dates for international students