Enrolment
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Enrolment at the University of Otago for 2012
We are committed to maintaining both our very high academic standards and the quality of the services we provide to students. In order to achieve this it is necessary for us to manage the number of undergraduate enrolments accepted.
Caps on the numbers of students in a range of undergraduate programmes have been introduced with selection primarily based on academic merit. The selection process also includes an enhanced system for Māori and Pacific applicants.
There are two pathways for admission to these programmes for new domestic undergraduate students (and certain students who have enrolled at Otago previously):
More information about Entry Pathways
Enrolment at Otago
If you are enrolling at Otago for the first time, please refer to the information on entrance requirements elsewhere on this website.
Enrolment at Otago is a three-step process for most students (see variations below):
Note: If you need assistance in completing enrolment formalities because of a disability or impairment, please contact Disability Information and Support.
Variations
The enrolment process differs for the following students:
- International Students
- Distance Learning Students
- Summer School Students
- Postgraduate Medical or Health Sciences Students
- Enrolment Variations for New PhD Students
Other Important Enrolment Information
- Entrance Requirements
- First Year Students - evidence requirements
- Transferring students - evidence requirements
- Returning and Recommencing Students - evidence requirements
- Witnessed Documents
- Changing Your Course or Withdrawing From Study
- Your Personal Information and Privacy
- Iwi Codes for Enrolment Purposes
- Late Registration and Course Approval fees
- Guide to Enrolment
Further Information
Do you need further information about enrolment at the University of Otago? See the Enrolment Frequently Asked Questions elsewhere on this website.




