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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
On the basis of the table given below, the total enrolment of students at this university was 3,982 out of which 2,247 students were international, making up 56.4% of the total Otago enrolment which can be considered a very convincing number as it suggests that the university is quite welcoming towards international students.
Here is the detailed table on enrolments made by University of Otago:
Particulars | Student Enrolment |
|---|---|
Total first-year students | 3,982 |
UG international students | 1,429 |
PG international students | 818 |
No. of female students | 12,890 |
No. of male students | 8,188 |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
The students are required to submit the documents to make a successful application at the University of Otago. The documents like statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, official transcripts of academic documents, standardized test score results etc.
Please note that the is no application fee at the University of Otago. After attaining all the mentioned documents, the students can make an application at the Evision portal.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
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)
· &nbs
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4 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
International students can apply for the University of Otago admission process via the official website of this university.
The international students must gather LORs, SOP, Official transcripts of academic credentials, English test scores, SAT, ACT, GMAT or GRE score, Bank support letter in case of a loan before you apply to the University.
Below are the steps to complete the University of Otago application process:
Step 1: Accept the admission by visiting the website: evision.otago.ac.nz/, after which the university staff will be ready with your enrollment process.
Step 2: Choose your degree programme by taking help and adv
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 8
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 inter
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
Unitec Institute of Technology does not specify a minimum GPA requirement for international students applying to an undergraduate or postgraduate programme but does offer overall academic requirements. The requirements are different for different countries. For UG programs, the student must have high school graduation certificate with a min of 70% in at least 4 academic subjects. For PG programs applicants must have bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognised university, with an average grade of around B- or above. There can be some programme specific requirements hence it is recommended to refer the official programme pa
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