Admission as a domestic student

You can be classified as a domestic student if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen (including citizens of the Cook Islands, Tokelau, and Niue), or
• A holder of a New Zealand residence class visa granted under the Immigration Act 2009, residing and studying in New Zealand, or
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, resident and studying in New Zealand

To gain admission to the University of Otago as a domestic student, you must:

1. Apply through the online enrolment system, eVision.
2. Meet the University Entrance Standard (or equivalent).
3. Be selected into a programme.

You should research your study options before you start. You will need to consider:

• Your intended course of study (e.g. programme, major subject or endorsement, and papers)
• Your intended study location (in Dunedin or another campus, or by distance learning)
• Your intended start date (Summer School, semester 1, or semester 2)
• Entry requirements for the University and the programme/s you wish to study.

Further information

Apply for a programme — list of qualifications
Enrolling at Otago