Get course advice
The best place to start your journey if you are unsure about career direction is to consult one of our Student Course Advisers.They offer a friendly ear to listen and provide guidance on what matters to you.
Contact AskOtago to make a course advice appointment
Choose a programme or paper
Find out what programmes and papers are available via distance study
- Programmes and papers available via distance study
- Search for a specific paper
- Complete list of qualifications at Otago
Note: In order to apply, you will need to know the qualification you plan to undertake.
Contact the department
Contact the department concerned to check your eligibility for your proposed course of study. The general department contact details for a programme are listed in the Distance Learning Prospectus. Alternatively, you can search the specific paper details direct to find out who will be teaching the paper.
Other useful publications for future students
Enrolment process, key dates, and fees
Every distance learning student must complete enrolment for study online for every year in which papers are being taken. This is in addition to any correspondence with teaching departments.
Visit our enrolment and fees page for information on our enrolment process, key dates and fees.
Enrolment, key dates, and fees information
International students
International students (excluding New Zealand citizens living abroad) enrolling with the University for the first time should make enquiries via the International Office, where you will also find information about admission requirements and the application process.
Contact the International Office
Questions?
If you require general information about studying at Otago, you can phone, email or live chat with AskOtago.
Laks Balasubramanian
Studying for a Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)“Distance learning provides great flexibility in how you structure your degree, and I would highly recommend studying by distance through the University of Otago if you’re a working professional living outside Dunedin."
Natalie Lanfear
Doctor of Education candidate, Master of Education and Learning“Otago has one of the only Doctor of Education programmes available via distance study in New Zealand.
Completing a doctorate level qualification via distance learning is ideal for people on the go. It’s appealing for educators, like me, who are aiming to maintain a balance between work, study and personal commitments."
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