Otago Business School, New Zealand Admission Deadlines, Entry Requirements, Fees

Otago Business School International Student Admission

The international students can choose any of the undergraduate or postgraduate programs offered by Otago Business School. Applicants are required to meet all the admission requirements and complete their admission applications on time so that they can also apply for a student visa to study in New Zealand.

The international applicants are required to submit their language proficiency test scores in English. Some of the tests which are accepted by the business school include IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, and PTE. The minimum score requirement is different for graduate and undergraduate courses.

Here are the admission requirements:

• The candidate has an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with at least 24 points
• Successfully completed one year’s study at a recognized tertiary institute
• Have a bachelor’s degree with required work experience from a recognized institute
• Have postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant field (for masters study thesis only)
• Master’s degree in the same field in which want to pursue Ph.D.
• Senior Secondary (CBSE) qualification with an overall score of 75% (70% for CISCE)
• Meet the English language requirement

Application mode - online
Application portal – Click here
Application fees – Non-applicable
Application help - university@otago.ac.nz

Application Procedure

• Applicants first visit the official website and select your program
• Check your eligibility and entry requirement as per the program
• Now click on ‘apply now’ and fill the form carefully
• Arrange the required documents and upload the documents
• Now submit the form and wait for the notification
• Institute authority will verify your form and if it succeeds you will receive an offer letter
• Accept the offer letter and complete other requirements as mentioned in the letter

Documents Required

• Application form
• Previously attended academic transcripts
• High school or foundation transcripts
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Master’s degree certificate
• Diploma/postgraduate certificate
• Passport and photographs (certified)
• Proof of age (birth certificate)
• Research topic and proposal
• An up-to-date CV and work experience
• Transcripts of English language proficiency
• Health covers of overseas student
• Other requirements as per the programs

Visa Process for International Students

If an international student wishes to be a part of the University of Otago’s Business School, he/she must have a valid student’s visa. The full-time students can apply for their visa through Student Visa Services on their campus itself. For that, the student will have to fill up a Student Visa Application form which is available online. The time taken for the process ranges from 5 to 30 days. The students are advised to submit their application forms during the busy period (in February, March, and July).

For an application to get a student visa to New Zealand, students must provide:

• Completed Application to Study in New Zealand Form
• Copy of passport
• Student visa application fee
• Proof of finances in the form of-
  • Personal bank statement
  • Bank passbook
  • Financial undertaking of student form
• Guarantee of Accommodation
• Evidence of onward travel arrangements
• Offer of Place from Otago Business School

Otago Business School has a diverse student base with around 15% international students. In case of any admission queries, international students can contact the university for the details.

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

As per the institute guideline if English is not your first language then you need to submit proof of English language proficiency in terms of test scores to secure admission as it plays a very important role. If the applicant doesn’t meet the language requirement then Otago language center offers you the pathway to meet the requirement of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Institute offers various training and programs to improve proficiency like IELTS preparation, English of Otago, English for academic purposes, etc.
• Applicants need to apply to these programs and improve their English language proficiency.
• Applicants are also advised to check the course wise requirements before applying

Here are the minimum requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

Country-specific Requirements

International students need to submit the following country-specific requirements: