Learn about the University's tuition fees, additional fees you may have to pay while studying at Otago, and how and when to pay your fees.
This fee guide will assist you in making fair cost comparisons between different courses and institutions.
Please note that tuition fees increase each year, and the fees outlined in this guide are for 2026.
Information for Australian students
- If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident studying onshore in New Zealand you pay the same fees as a New Zealand citizen.
- If you are studying distance learning papers from outside New Zealand you must pay international fees.
- You are not eligible to apply for the New Zealand Student Loan or Allowance unless you have been living in New Zealand for at least three years and are normally living in New Zealand.
Non-tuition costs
Student Services Fee
This compulsory fee funds the services available to students while studying at Otago
Pūtea Tautoko | Student Relief Fund Fee
This compulsory fee funds Pūtea Tautoko, which provides financial relief to support students in financial hardship
Administration fees
Additional fees you may have to pay while studying at Otago
Paying your fees or requesting a refund
Download the 2026 domestic and international paper fees document
To make it easier to find the tuition fees for available papers in 2026, we have compiled all tuition fees by paper code. (XLSX, 348KB)
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