On-campus MBA fees (full-time)
Domestic students
(NZ citizens, or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders studying in NZ)
Approximate time to complete the full-time MBA: two years of study.
| Phase | Fees |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 (12 papers × NZ$2,355.75) | NZ$28,269* |
| Phase 2 (Irrespective of study path chosen) | NZ$9,423* |
| Total | NZ$37,692* |
* Please note: Tuition fees increase each year. All fees in this guide are for 2023.
International students
(international students who need to apply for student visa)
International students are required to pay the total current tuition fee in advance.
The total international tuition fee for the programme in 2023 will be NZ$63,328.
Approximate time to complete the full-time MBA: two years of study.
On-campus MBA fees (part-time)
Domestic students
(NZ citizens, or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders studying in NZ)
The tuition fees for on-campus part-time study are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Approximate time to complete the part-time MBA: two-and-a-half years of study.
| Phase | Fees |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 (12 papers × NZ$2,355.75) | NZ$28,269* |
| Phase 2 (Irrespective of study path chosen) | NZ$9,423* |
| Total | NZ$37,692* |
* Please note: Tuition fees increase each year. All fees in this guide are for 2023.
Online MBA fees
Domestic students
(NZ citizens, or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders studying in NZ)
The tuition fees for the Online MBA programme are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Approximate time to complete the Online MBA: three years of study.
| Phase | Fees |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 ( (12 papers × NZ$2,355.75) | NZ$28,269* |
| Phase 2 (Irrespective of study path chosen) | NZ$9,423* |
| Total | NZ$37,692* |
* Please note: Tuition fees increase each year. All fees in this guide are for 2023.
International students
(Overseas students and New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders studying outside of NZ)
The tuition fees for the Online MBA programme are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Approximate time to complete the Online MBA: three years of study.
| Phase | Fees |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 (12 papers x NZNZ$3,958) | NZ47,496* |
| Phase 2 (Irrespective of study path chosen) | NZ$15,832* |
| Total | NZ$63,328* |
* Please note: Tuition fees increase each year. All fees in this guide are for 2023.
Otago MBA India Pathway fees
International students
(Overseas students and New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holders studying outside of NZ)
For the India section of the programme (first eight papers), pay your tuition fees as you go which are approximately NZ$4,000 per paper.
Fees for the on-campus section need to be paid in full before start of programme.
Approximate time to complete the Otago MBA International Pathway: two years of study.
| Phase | Fees |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 (12 papers x NZ$3,958) (eight papers online in India, four papers on campus in New Zealand) | NZ47,496* |
| Phase 2 (Irrespective of study path chosen) | NZ$15,832* |
| Total | NZ$63,328* |
* Please note: Tuition fees increase each year. All fees in this guide are for 2023.
Additional information about fees
- Fees are inclusive of 15% GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)
- Tuition fees do not include any of the University's sundry charges (see below for indicative pricing)
- Some costs such as additional or specialised printing, stationery and special events or trips are not included in the fee.
- Typically international fees increase annually, recently by around 3-5 per cent per year.
Student Services fee (on-campus only)
The annual Student Services fee incorporates charges for a range of services which are charged in addition to the above fee. These services include:
- Access to student gym facilities
- Subsidised health and counselling services for domestic students
- Access to OUSA support services and recreational facilities
- Access to University recreation services
- Internet access
Those staying on campus in the second year (Phase 2) will be invoiced for a second annual Student Services fee at that time.
Those continuing off campus may apply for an exemption.
Find more information about the University of Otago Student Services fee
