If you have been offered a place on a postgraduate programme at the University of Otago and wish to defer, and the programme is a coursework master's or another taught postgraduate programme (certificate/diploma), this can be organised through AskOtago.
If you are offered a place for a research programme such as a research master's or doctorate, you will need to contact the relevant teaching department to discuss deferring your offer.
How do I defer an offer of place
If you wish to defer an offer of place for a postgraduate programme:
Coursework master's/taught programme
- Contact AskOtago who will liaise with Admissions about your deferral.
- You will be advised about your next steps.
Research master's/doctorate
- Contact the relevant teaching department to find out if a deferral is possible.
- You will be advised about your next steps if a deferral of your offer of place is approved.
