The University of Otago's four divisions – Health Sciences, Humanities, Sciences, and the Otago Business School – offer a wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes for students seeking high level matriculation.
Admission requirements vary depending on the qualification, and each has a variety of specialisations and subjects available.
- Coursework masters' programmes are degrees with a mix of taught and research components. Admission criteria are specific to each programme.
- The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree includes advanced research. Applicants need to find a supervisor and department undertaking research in their area of interest. Each PhD programme has its own admission criteria.
- Higher doctorates can be awarded to individuals with exceptional achievements in their field, in a number of specialised areas.
- Honours programmes are associated with most general bachelors' degrees; an application is made near the end of the bachelor's degree.
- The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is offered on-campus and online. Admission is by application.
- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas are offered in many different areas.
- Professional doctorates are related to professional practice at a high level. Each programme has its own entry criteria.
- Research masters' programmes involve independent research concluding in a thesis. Each programme has its own admission criteria.