Kia ora (Hello) Partners, Welcome to the University of Otago International Education Consultant Newsletter - July 2025 update. |
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Otago Rises in QS World University Rankings 2026 The University of Otago has been ranked equal 197th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, marking its return to the top 200 universities globally. Otago also retains its position as the second-highest ranked university in New Zealand. This 17-place rise from last year is largely due to improved scores in Academic Reputation and Citations per Faculty. The result follows earlier success in 2024 when Otago’s sports-related subjects were ranked 11th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject - the highest subject ranking for any New Zealand university. The QS World University Rankings is the most comprehensive ranking of its kind, with over 1,500 institutions participating globally, showcasing the world’s leading universities. |
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Final Reminders Ahead of S2/July 2025 Intake We trust that you and your students are all set for S2/July 2025 intake. Here are a few final reminders before we kick off the new semester on 7 July 2025: - Please ensure your students have signed up for a COMPULSORY orientation seminar. For more information visit this link.
Key dates for start of studies - Week of Monday 7th July: Students should aim to arrive at Otago in time for the Orientation and Enrolment week.
- Monday 14th July: First day of formal lectures!
- Sunday 20th July: Last day to add papers. This date is also the last day to arrive and start studies, or make changes to your paper selection, within the standard University deadlines.
Students should plan to arrive on campus and attend an enrolment seminar during Orientation Week, as this will ensure they have completed enrolment before your classes start. If your students are unable to attend any of the enrolment sessions or need more information on the last enrolment dates for specific programmes, please contact your Regional Market Manager. Waiting on a visa for your student? If you applied for a visa for your students more than six weeks ago, please: - Check your spam/junk folder in case you've missed an alert or request for more information
- If there are no outstanding actions and it's been over six weeks, contact our Student Visa Services team at student.visa@otago.ac.nz
Do not attempt to enter New Zealand on a visitor visa or visa waiver if a student visa hasn’t been approved. This can result in denied entry at the border and may compromise your students’ visa application. Students cannot travel on a visa waiver if their intention is to study. |
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Scholarships Applications for New Zealand-Based Students Open 1 July - 15 August 2025 The University of Otago Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are applicable to NZ-based international students who are currently attending high school or a Foundation Studies Certificate programme in New Zealand. Students MUST actively complete the scholarship application via eVision to be considered for a variety of scholarships, varying from NZD $10,000 up to ~NZD $35,000. Please note that: - Strict deadlines apply for these scholarships: from 1 July to 15 August 2025.
- Students must apply to be considered. If they do, they will be offered a scholarship (with values ranging from NZD $10,000 to approximately NZD $35,000). No scholarship will be awarded if the student does not apply.
- Commission is paid based on the original tuition fee amount, not the reduced amount after the scholarship is applied.
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Hands-On at Otago 2026: International Scholarships Available If your students will be in Year 12 or Year 13 at a New Zealand high school in 2026, this is a unique opportunity to experience a week of student life at the University of Otago. Students will stay on campus in one of our residential colleges and choose one of 25 subjects to explore across Business, Health Sciences, Humanities (Arts), and Sciences. They’ll learn from our world-class academic staff, meet students from schools across the country, and take part in a wide range of fun and engaging activities on campus. Hands-On at Otago 2026 will run from Sunday 11 January to Friday 16 January 2026. Applications open on Monday 14 July and close on Thursday 7 August 2025.
International scholarships are available to cover all costs. |
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On-Campus Accommodation 2026 Applications Open on 1st August 2025 The University of Otago’s Residential Colleges will begin accepting applications for accommodation starting S1/Feb 2026 from 1 August 2025. The colleges are ideal for first-year Otago undergraduate students (Bachelor’s degrees or Diplomas in Arts, Commerce, or Science), as well as Foundation Studies Certificate students. Otago’s Residential Colleges provide New Zealand’s premier first-year university accommodation experience. They offer a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment, along with a vibrant social atmosphere that helps students thrive both academically and personally. Otago is widely recognised for its outstanding residential college system, offering comprehensive support across all aspects of student life: - Excellent value for money
- Private (not shared) and fully furnished bedroom (bed, wardrobe, desk, chair etc.)
- 14 colleges are fully catered (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Colleges’ catering is halal, and all colleges can accommodate various dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others – students can simply ask!)
- All-inclusive fee: meals, heating, Wi-Fi, water, electricity, laundry and cleaning services.
- Options to choose female-only floors/ wings, ensuite bathrooms and alcohol-free zones
- On-campus locations – all within walking distance from accommodation to lectures
- In-college academic tutoring (free for first year students)
- Personal support 24/7
International offshore applicants have until 1 December to apply for a residential college. If possible, apply before 30 September to be considered in the first round of room offers. Study Abroad, Exchange, and Postgraduate students can now apply for UniFlats. We recommend applying before 1 November, so we have time to match students with similar interests. Applications for Residential Colleges and UniFlats are made via eVision! |
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Global Webinars: Recordings Available Upcoming webinar: please make sure to register and encourage your students to join us! University of Otago Foundation Studies, Diplomas, and English language programmes 2026 7 August 2025 (16:00 - 17:00pm New Zealand Time) A big thank you to all the counsellors who signed up and attended our recent global webinars. The recordings have been emailed to you and are also available on our website for you to access at your convenience. Please also share the webinar recordings on your relevant channels with students and their parents. |
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Reminder: 2026 Applications with Earlier Deadlines A gentle reminder that application deadline for S1/Feb 2026 intake is 15 November 2025 for most Otago programmes, except: - Bachelor of Teaching: 1 May - 31 July 2025 (first round)
- Bachelor of Oral Health & Bachelor of Dental Technology: 1 July - 14 August 2025
- Master of Nursing Science: 1 May - 31 Aug 2025
- Master of Teaching and Learning: 1 May - 31 July 2025 (first round)
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2026 Fees and Intakes Information We encourage you to bookmark from the website, the international student tuition fees webpage. This is where you can find up -to date fees and intake information by academic division and programmes, and major. The link is here. This is a useful resource to help guide students in planning their studies and understanding the costs associated with each programme. |
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New Functionality in eVision to Request Tuition Fee Receipts for Student Visa Purpose A new feature is now live in eVision, allowing students to request their tuition fee receipt for student visa purposes directly from their eVision portal. This applies to Diploma programmes (Arts, Commerce, Science) and all other full degree programmes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PGCert, PGDip and PhDs) submitted through eVision. How can a student request their receipt via eVision? From within eVision, students can request their tuition fee receipt via either the ‘My Finances’ container (under the Home tab) or the ‘Finance’ menu (on the top navigation bar): i) The ‘My finances’ container (under Home): |
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ii) The ‘Finance’ menu (on the top navigation bar): |
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Steps to request a tuition fee receipt as an international student: - Log in to eVision.
- Click Request tuition fee receipt from either the My Finances container or the Finance menu.
- Select the academic year they are requesting the receipt for from the drop-down menu.
- Click Request receipt.
- Click Exit.
Tuition fee receipts are issued as an alert for students to download via eVision. From the Finance menu, students can track the status of their request, add notes or documents (which will automatically update the request with Student Finance), and view any completed requests. Summary: - Tuition fee receipts are not generated automatically (except for English language and Foundation Studies Certificate programmes).
- For Diploma programmes (Arts, Commerce, Science) and all other full degree programmes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PGCert, PGDip and PhDs) submitted through eVision, receipts will be requested and sent via eVision. Students will receive an alert notification and can download the receipt directly from the alert. If students need to send the receipt to their agent, they will need to do so themselves once the receipt is available in eVision.
- For English Language and Foundation Studies Certificate students, tuition fee receipts will be automatically sent to the email address recorded in EBS, without the need for students to request them once payment has been made.
- Receipts can only be issued once payment has been received in the University of Otago’s bank account. Please note it can take several days for international funds to clear.
- We recommend that new students make their payments as early as possible to allow sufficient time to receive an official receipt for their student visa application.
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New Degrees : In Sustainable Energy Supporting the global transition to low-carbon energy, the University of Otago now offers a new suite of degrees specialising in Sustainable Energy, opening to enrolment for study in 2026. The new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sustainable Energy provides a pathway to careers that drive this global energy transition. Read more about our programmes here and start your application today. |
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Director of Otago’s Sustainable Energy programme Associate Professor Michael Jack (at right) with two students completing their studies in Sustainable Energy - Vania Oktaviani (standing) from Indonesia and Abhishek Sanjeev Sumalatha from India. The energy data from the solar PV installation in the photo is used by students in their applied research projects. |
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If you have any additional questions or need help, please contact your Regional Market Manager. Ngā mihi nui - Kind regards, International
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