Full-Time MBA 

at Otago University, Dunedin

The Otago MBA is ranked the best in New Zealand, and it is internationally accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, which are two of the most reputed accreditations in the world, and very universities have both of these. Below are the key features of the Otago MBA: 

• It is a two-phase full-time programme starting in March each year.
• Phase one of the MBA course at this university involves 10 months of on-campus study, which covers ten important core papers with a live case study. 
• Phase two is flexible and includes on-campus electives, international exchange with a Business project lasting 6 to 12 months.
• There is a strong emphasis on practical experiences, networking, and career development. 
• Allowing personalized mentoring and interactive learning, the Otago MBA class size is small. 

The University of Otago is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in New Zealand. Otago University offers a large variety of scholarship for its Indian students. The University of Otago scholarships attracts students from all over the world. Some top scholarships offered by Otago University are listed below:

Internataional students are required to meet certain admission requirements by the University of Otago. 

These admission requirements for the University of Otago courses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate (UG) Admissions:

• International students must have completed 12 years of schooling with a minimal overall average of 75 to 80%, with an English score requirement of 65%
• English language proficiency is needed for international students can take tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, with specified minimum scores.
• For some of the University of Otago Bachelor's courses, a minimum SAT or ACT score is required.

For postgraduate admissions, below mentioned are the requirements for international students are as follows: 

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
• International students are required to demonstrate their English language proficiency via tests such as IELTS/TOEFL, or PTE Academic 
• To study in New Zealand, some courses and programs may also require professional work experience. 

Yes, there are admission deadlines at the University of Otago as there are two main intakes in a year at this university. 

International students can apply before these intakes which are one in February (Semester 1) and the other one in July (Semester 2). For programs like PhD (Thesis) level, the application deadlines can be year-around. In general, the University of Otago admission period for international students starts from May 1 to November 15 for semester 1 and May 1 to April 20 for Otago semester 2.

Tuition fee is an imporatant factor while considering a university. The University Otago can be considered a little expensive as the total cost is made up of components like tuition, hostel, health insurance, and miscellaneous expenses.

The first year tuition fee for UG courses can range anywhere between INR 13.09 L and 21.28 L, for PG courses, it ranges from INR 17.17 L to 55.99 L for a year. By adding up all the other costs, the tuition fee for international student can be significantly higher, for example, for Otago MBA, a student has to pay a total of INR 39.17 L for the first year.

The University of Otago is very well-known for its strong academic reputation as its ranked in top 1% universities in the world, excellent teaching quality, global employability and a string sense of community. Based on the Shiksha rankings, this university is ranked at #2 among the best universities in New Zealand.

The University of Otago campus has received reviews on Shiksha, based on which, this university receives an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5.0. In parameters like internships, part-time jobs, post-study jobs, permanent immigration, safety, and Indian food, this university has received a perfect 5.0 rating.

The acceptance rate at the University of Otago stands at 60 to 70% meaning out of every 100 applicants, only 60 to 70 are rolled out an offer letter. It makes this university a little difficult to get admission at. Below are the admission requirements and the GPA required for students at both levels: 

Undergraduate (UG) Admissions:

·         International students must have completed 12 years of schooling with a minimal overall average of 75 to 80%, with an English score requirement of 65%

·         English language proficiency is needed for which international students can take tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, with specified minimum scores.

·         For some of the University of Otago Bachelor's courses, a minimum SAT or Act score is required.

Postgraduate (UG) Admissions:

·         A relevant bachelor's degree is required with a 4.0 GPA or higher

·         English language proficiency is needed for which international students can take tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic, with specified minimum scores.

·         Some programs may require work experience or professional registration in New Zealand

·         For programs like PhD, a research proposal may be required.

The first year tuition fees for international students at University of Otago are given as follows: