Postgraduate study
We at the Division of Sciences recognise that choosing a place to pursue your postgraduate studies will be a balancing act. Whether you are doing a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD there are a multitude of services available to assist you in any stage of your studies.
Graduate Research School
The Graduate Research School provides support to students undertaking a research masters or doctoral degree. It can often organise workshops related to aspects of postgraduate study, such as thesis preparation, presenting research etc.
Career Development Centre
The Career Development Centre supports all students in reaching their career aspirations. It offers advice on career planning, job search, constructing a CV, and interview skills.
Higher Education Development Centre
The Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) regularly runs an extensive range of workshops, such as writing a literature review, thesis writing, publishing during candidature and presenting research at a conference.
Scholarships
The University of Otago offers a range of prestigious scholarships for postgraduate study. Students of outstanding ability are invited to apply for these scholarships.
International study
If your're a domestic student thinking about studying abroad or an international student considering studying at Otago, the University of Otago International office has a range of information to assist you in making your decisions.
Student Job Search
Many departments offer paid teaching positions to postgraduate students. Student Job Search (SJS) can find temporary or casual part-time work for students.