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

Yes, international students are required to obtain a visa at the University of Otago as this university is situated in New Zealand. The VISA application fee for New Zealand, is NZD 375 (INR 18,951) which is non-refundable in case of a rejection. 

Below are the documents required that are required to be submitted with the visa fee for the German Consulate or the embassy: 

·         Passport

·         Official documents transcripts

·         Offer letter from the University of Otago (UC)

·         Fee receipt

·         Proof of funds (NZD 20 K per year)

·         Visa application fee

·         Medical fitness proof

·         English Language Proficiency Proofs

·         Travel and medical insurance

·         Evidence of travel plans

·         Financial documents (Bank statements or another documents that might prove the financial background)

·         Support letter issued by the bank in case of a loan

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. 

It can be considered a little hard as the University of Otago acceptance rate stays around 60 to 70%, meaning that out of every 100 applications, only 60 to 70 students are rolled out an offer letter by the university. In thr previous year, this acceptance rate stood around 99% which could be considered really good. 

This decline in acceptance rate suggests that the university id becoming less welcoming over the time. 

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.