Study Abroad tuition fees for 2025
| Semester fee | NZ$13,500 |
|---|---|
| Full year (two semesters) | NZ$27,000 |
| Summer School | NZ$3,376 per course (maximum of two courses permitted) |
Details to note about the fees
- If you intend to study for two semesters commencing in semester 2 2025, your semester 1 2026 fee will be assessed at the 2025 fee rate.
- Study Abroad fees are inclusive of tuition fee, GST (NZ Goods & Services tax), University of Otago Students Services Fee, on-campus orientation programme, and end of study transcript copy and forwarding.
- The tuition fee does not include costs for textbooks, some course materials, and field trips.
Detailed information on how to pay tuition fees and related fees and policies
Study Abroad estimated living costs (for one semester)
The table below provides an estimate of living costs in NZ dollars based on 2024 costs. Actual costs for accommodation will be supplied on application. To convert these amounts to another currency, you may wish to use the following currency converter:
| NZ$ | |
|---|---|
| Rent (accommodation including electricity, bed linen, and Uni Flats support and community events) Price based on a regular room in 3–6 bedroom house for the semester price | $6,712 |
| Food | $2,100 |
| Personal expenses | $1,600 |
| Medical and travel insurance (individual, one semester) | $405 |
| Total living costs | $10,817 |
Details to note about the estimated living costs
- The costs assume a single student sharing a fully furnished University flat for one semester.
- Travel costs within Dunedin are negligible as most accommodation, shopping and services are within walking distance of the campus.
- This estimate budget does not include travel costs or significant personal expenditure items.