12 Photos

University of Otago Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

Q: How is MBA at University of Otago?

MBA is one of the best courses offered in University of Otago. With help of this Mentioned below are details of University of Otago MBA- Particulars Details Duration 24 months Annual Fee NZ$ 76,240 Accreditation EQUIS and AASCB Specializations/Electives Business Law Markets and Value Creation Transformational Leadership Business Economics People and Culture Accounting

Q: What is the best subject at University of Otago?

University of Otago offers a lot of courses at the undegraduate, graduate and research levels for Indian students every year. Students can check the official website to see all the available courses that they can choose from. The popular courses at the university are mentioned down below: MBA Finance Information Science Social and Community Work Land Planning and Development

Dunedin, New Zealand

4.2 /5

(3 Reviews)

149 Student Q&A

Shiksha popularity ranking

#260 in World

#2 in New Zealand

View ranking details Link Arrow Icon

Plan your Finances

Estimate living cost in Dunedin

Check now

21 Scholarships for studying in New Zealand

Check now

111 acre campus
Estd. 1869

Talk to Expert

Last updated on 13 Jun '26

Otago University Overview

Table of contents

University of Otago Courses & Fees 2026
Otago University Popular Courses
Otago University Popular Programs
University of Otago Fee Breakdown 2026
Otago University Students reviews

University of Otago Courses & Fees 2026

The University of Otago offers 146 courses out of which 71 UG courses and 75 PG courses for Indian students. The university provides courses in Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Nursing, etc. Some popular University of Otago programs are MBA, Master of Finance, MSc in Computer Science, BCom Majoring in Marketing Management, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, etc.

First year tuition fee of UG courses at University of Otago is INR 14.81 L - 61.29 L. For PG courses its INR 19.42 L - 63.36 L. Newcastle University tuition fee will vary on certain factors like level of study and area of study. If you are planning to get admission to University of Otago, here's list of programs and their duration, fees and eligibility. Knowing this info is imp before applying to University of Otago admissions.

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(36 courses)	INR 19 L - 31 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year-30 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 95, PTE: 58 - 64, Duolingo: 120 & Above
B.Sc.(31 courses)	INR 15 L - 25 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 50 - 58, Duolingo: 105 & Above
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)	INR 30 L - 41 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12-15 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GMAT: 550 & Above

View More ->

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What does Otago University specialise in?

University of Otago in New Zealand is known for offering world class programs and attract students from all over world. As per Otago University reviews posted by students on Shiksha top courses for Indian students are in fields of Business, Finance, Medicine, etc. Some famous courses at this university are MBA, BCom in Finance, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, etc.

Q: How is MBA at University of Otago?

MBA is one of the best courses offered in University of Otago. With help of this Mentioned below are details of University of Otago MBA-

Particulars	Details
Duration	24 months
Annual Fee	NZ$ 76,240
Accreditation	EQUIS and AASCB
Specializations/Electives	Business Law Markets and Value Creation Transformational Leadership Business Economics People and Culture Accounting

Q: What is the best subject at University of Otago?

University of Otago offers a lot of courses at the undegraduate, graduate and research levels for Indian students every year. Students can check the official website to see all the available courses that they can choose from. The popular courses at the university are mentioned down below:

MBA
Finance
Information Science
Social and Community Work
Land Planning and Development

Q: What is the acceptance rate for Otago?

As per an unofficial source, the University of Otago acceptance rate is around 73% which means that this university is not that selective. Indian students would require to meet the Otago University admission requirements as given below -

Relevant qualification
Min score of 75% overall
English language proficiency
Additional docs like an updated CV, academic transcripts and an SOP

Otago University
Popular Courses

Search by Courses, Specialization

Course

Streams

Specialization

Course Level

1 More

Showing 149 Courses

MSc in Microbiology

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

MSc in Surveying

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹24 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

MSc in Food Science

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

Master of Science (MSc) in Sport, Exercise and Health

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹28 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

MSc in Food Science

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹24 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

Master of Public Health

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹28 L

Get Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

No. of Scholarship

– / –

Showing 21 Programs

2 Courses

4.5(1)3 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹17 L

Get Fee Details

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

MBBS

1 Course

4.3(1)6 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹55 L

Get Fee Details

Shiksha Ranking

– / –

University of Otago Fee Breakdown 2026

Indian students need to pay the University of Otago fees to be able to secure a seat at the university. But international students must have some additional budget for expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, books and supplies along with the tuition.

These expenses differ on basis of field os study, housing cost of residence hall, level of studies, etc. For example, University of Otago MBA hostel fees is INR 11.72 L whereas for BSc its INR 8.62 L - 11.72 L. Indian students can check University of Otago fee breakdown for some popular programs below-

Fee Components	MBA	MA	MS
Tuition Range	INR 40.66 L	INR 21.67 L - 29.56 L	INR 19.36 L - 27.32 L
Hostel Range	INR 11.72 L	INR 10.7 L - 11.31 L	INR 9.15 L - 11.72 L
Insurance Range	-	INR 46.17 K	INR 34.72 K - 42 K

Commonly asked questions
On Fees Breakdown

Q: What is the fees for Indian students at University of Otago?

Tuition fee at University of Otago differ on basis of specialization and level of study. First year tuition fee for Indian students at University of Otago is mentioned below-

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (34 courses)	INR 19 L - 27 L
BSc (31 courses)	INR 15 L - 25 L
MA (19 courses)	INR 23 L - 31 L
MBBS (1 course)	INR 19 L
MBA/PGDM (5 courses)	INR 30 L - 41 L
BE/BTech (6 courses)	INR 19 L - 24 L
BA (22 courses)	INR 18 L - 22 L
MIM (4 courses)	INR 30 L - 35 L
MASc (12 courses)	INR 32 L - 37 L
MSN (1 course)	INR 29 L

Q: Is University of Otago free for Indian students?

Studying at the University of Otago in New Zealand is not free for Indian students. It can be considered bit expensive for Indian students as cost sums up to be around INR 14.81 L - 63.36 L on an average.

Otago University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

3 Verified Reviews Info Icon

Student Views (Based on Reviews)

33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Academically oriented

Easy going

Internships3.7

Part time work4

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.3

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.3

Anonymous

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Batch of 2029

4.3

Great opportunities to explore.

Tips: Transitioning from high school to university was a big jump for me as I was the first in my family to ever make it to university. However, the transition was well supported for me because of the scholarship I received. Along with financial assistance, the scholarship also provided me with a personal mentor who supported me really well. I applied for the scholarship while I was still in year 12 in high school. The scholarship was for students who are the first in their families to go to university and were experiencing financial hardship. It was a long procedure that involved basic details collection, a letter describing why you deserve the scholarship, a mini interview, a formal online interview, and finally a selection process. I have lived most of my life in Wellington, NZ, so moving to Dunedin to study wasn't that big of a cultural shock. The only thing that did shock me however was the drinking culture at the University of Otago. On Friday and Saturday nights, it gets crazy. Personally, I am not a big fan of that, so I would recommend sitting out of it. I am quite satisfied with studying the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) at UoO. One of the coolest things about the course is that our university provides real cadavers to study with in the direction labs, which is not provided in all medical universities in the world.

Likes (Post study jobs): I am not entirely sure, but I am aware that there is a huge work opportunity for highly skilled international or immigrant students who use their resources properly. I would suggest that students do their own research on this, relating to their course and the types of fields they wish to go into.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part time job really depends on the individual person and the course they are doing. Personally, for me, managing a part time job and studying medicine is quite hard as I am already involved in many other extracurricular activities. However, I have considered tutoring students online as a part time job, which I think is more manageable as I get to choose my own hours. There are also students in medicine who work part time, and they have good management of their time.

Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1500

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryNZD 85000

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026Read more

Alok Parekh Verified Icon

Master of International Business (MIntBus) - Batch of 2025

3.7

Internships are not always relevant to your field of studies.

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift that I experienced after coming here, mostly evolving around the soft skills. I was awarded a scholarship of NZD 10,000, for which I didn't have to apply. One gets under the list as they fill out the application form. Later, two students, not sure about the number of students in other courses, were selected for the scholarship. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with the university and course, but not very happy with the country, as finding a full-time job, especially related to your field of study, could be challenging if you are an immigrant.

Likes (Student Life): A typical day at college involved a 2-hour lecture. Besides that, the library offers a wide selection of books covering various academic and non-academic genres. The university's student association organises numerous cultural events, such as Holi, Diwali, and Christmas, providing opportunities to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Dislikes (Internships): There is complete support from the concerned people on campus to find internships. They guide you in every step, right from creating a New Zealand-friendly CV to appearing for an interview. However, available internships are not always relevant to your field of studies and may clash with your academics.

Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryNZD 70000

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance - Batch of 2025

4.5

An eye-opening experience with great faculty.

Tips: It's really difficult adjusting to the new environment but once you are used to it, you will really enjoy it. The most important thing is to not get lazy or sack off. Really difficult to get scholarships for international students. There are just more scholarships for domestic students.

Likes (Internships): There are many opportunities to get internships with many local and international companies, especially companies like Big 4. The university also provides many support services regarding the application process and creating your CV. The application process might be a bit tedious sometimes.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee is really expensive. In my opinion, it's not justified compared to the rates they charge domestic students. But then again, there are many support services available for international students that are not available for domestic students.

Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1600

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryNZD

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024Read more

View All 3 Reviews

Otago University
Explore courses from similar popular universities

Comments

Otago University

Student Forum

Anything you would want to ask experts?

Write here...

How hard is it to get into the University of Otago?

Answered 6 days ago

It may be moderately hard for Indian students to get into the University of Otago as its acceptance rate is around 58% to 65%.

For most standard undergrads and postgraduate degrees, admission to Otago University is pretty much guaranteed the students meet the base requirements.

But, the admissions m

Kanika Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Does University of Otago offers scholarships for Indian students?

Answered 10 months ago

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 scholarshi

Pallavi Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

What are the admission requirements for Otago MBA for international students?

Answered 11 months ago

International students are required to meet certain admission requirements to study an MBA at the University of Otago. This is a two-year program, and below are its eligibility requirements:

International applicants must have an undergraduate degree with an acceptable level of management experience

Lalit Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

What are the key features and structure of the MBA programme at the University of Otago for international students?

Answered 11 months ago

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 starti

Piyush Rastogi

Contributor-Level 10

What does the MS in Toxicology programme at University of Otago involve and what are the admission requirements for international students?

Answered 11 months ago

Like all the Otago University MS programs, the MS in Toxicology also includes coursework and research preparation, while the second year focuses on thesis research. This programme is for studying the harmful effects of drugs, industrial chemicals, etc. The coursework includes papers such as Master's

Divya Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

About the author