Colleges in New Zealand

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

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 advice from the 'Student Development' group.

Step 3: The students should choose the papers you will study for completing the degree programme on Evision students can also change them later if required.

Step 4: Now, students can pay tuition fees. Students who have a scholarship need to pay only the balance fees obtained after deducting their scholarship from the original fees.

Step 5: After payment of fees, the students should apply for a student VISA by attaching their admission offer letter. Upon getting a VISA, insurance (both travelling and medical) should be obtained as it is mandatory for all international students.

Step 6: On getting the insurance cover, the students can register for the international enrolment and orientation seminar, which is again compulsory for all the students. The students will have to carry their student VISA and passport while attending this seminar.

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.

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 page.

Securing admission into Unitec Institute of Technology in New Zealand is easier based on academic record and English proficiency. The institution's acceptance rate has been about 91% over the past years. Documents that are usually required are certified academic transcripts, English proficiency proof, and identification documents. The institute has different admission requirements for different countries. Following are the requirements for students applying admissions:

• For undergraduate programs, student must have the All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an equivalent.
• For post graduate programs students must have bachelor's degree with a grade average of B- or higher from a recognised university
• Depending on the program, applicants might be required to submit a portfolio (for Architecture and Design programs), a CV, a statement of purpose, or work references.