University of Otago

New Zealand’s oldest university, in a classic student town.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

NZ$25,000 – NZ$40,000 / year

Living

NZ$1,700 – NZ$2,200 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 76 lakh – Rs 1.1 crore

Typical ranges for New Zealand; University of Otago’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply directly; PhDs need a supervisor and often come with university scholarships.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your Student visa

Straightforward: Clear rules; well-documented files usually succeed.

1. 1Offer of placeUnconditional offer from an approved provider.
2. 2Pay tuitionUsually the first year’s fees before the visa is issued.
3. 3FundsLiving costs for the first year (check the current amount set by Immigration NZ).
4. 4Online applicationFee-paying student visa online, with medical and X-ray certificates.
5. 5DecisionApproval in principle, then final visa after fees are paid.

Watch out: Medical certificates must come from an approved panel physician; others are rejected.