Once you've submitted your application, Otago will process it for University admission and/or programme admission.
University admission process
New students
If you're a new or recommencing student, we'll check your eligibility for University admission by:
- Verifying your identity
- Checking your University Entrance qualification
- Verifying that you meet minimum age and language requirements
If you're still at school and expecting to gain University Entrance through NCEA, CIE or IB, in most cases Otago will receive your results automatically when they are released. However, you may still need to provide evidence of identity or other information. Your application will be in a 'University admission pending' state until Otago has received all relevant information.
You'll be contacted via your eVision portal if you need to provide any information or documentation.
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- Entrance requirements for domestic students
- Entrance requirements for international students
- English language requirements
- Evidence requirements
Returning students
If you're a returning student applying for a new programme, we'll have already checked that you're eligible for University admission. However, you'll still need to wait for the outcome of your programme admission assessment.
Programme admission process
For all applications, we'll assess the application against the admission criteria and, if necessary, we'll request any additional documentation we need to make the decision. You'll be contacted via your eVision portal if you need to provide any information or documentation.
We'll then normally either offer you a place in the programme or decline your application. Not all decisions are made at the same time. Some applications can be assessed once all required documentation is received, while others may need to wait until the relevant admissions committee has met.
Your place may be conditional upon providing further information, completing further steps, or gaining University admission.
Accepting your offer
The University will inform you of the outcome of the University admission and/or programme admission process, and (if appropriate) make you an offer via eVision.
You can either accept or decline the offer. Once you've accepted your offer, you can proceed to course enrolment.
International students
If you're an international student, you'll need to pay your fees after accepting an offer. Once your payment is complete, you can request a tuition fee receipt for your student visa application. Keep in mind that a valid student visa is required before you can finalise your enrolment.
Remember to regularly check your eVision portal for any notifications or requests for additional information.
Scholarships
If you're a new full-time, first-year student (either domestic or onshore international) and applying for undergraduate study, you may have also applied for entrance scholarships in the 'My scholarships and awards' section in eVision.
You'll be considered for all applicable scholarships and awards open on the date we receive your application.
For most entrance scholarships, you'll will receive an alert in your eVision portal to advise you on the outcome of your application by mid-October.
Accommodation
The Semester 1 selection process for residential colleges starts on 1 October, however you should apply as early as possible before then to increase your chances of getting a place in one of your preferred colleges.
You can find more information about the accommodation selection process and important deadlines on the Accommodation site.
Learn about the application process at Otago
View our step-by-step instructions for applying for a place and enrolling as a student at Otago
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