Learn about tuition fee due dates and payment methods for domestic and international students, and how to request a receipt.
Paying your fees as a domestic student
The University issues your invoice through the 'My Account' page in eVision where you can find all the information you need to organise payment. Once your fees are paid and you have completed course enrolment, you are officially enrolled.
- Fees should be paid or student loan arrangements finalised before you start your studies.
- Full payment is required; installments are not allowed.
- Tuition fee invoices are displayed in a student's eVision portal, and the University of Otago does not send printed invoices to students.
Tuition fee due dates
| Registration options | Due date |
|---|---|
Students registering for study at the start of the academic year must pay all fees by | 26 February 2025 |
Students registering for semester 2 only must pay all fees by | 10 July 2025 |
Students registering for Summer School must pay all Summer School fees by | 10 January 2025 |
A late payment fee of $100.00 will be charged if accounts are not settled by the due date.
If a student adds one or more papers during the year, the additional tuition fee for those papers is payable within 20 days from the registration of the change of course.
Payment methods
Fees must be paid in New Zealand dollars and can be paid using one of the following methods:
Paying your fees as an international student
New international students
Your estimated tuition fee is stated on your Offer of Place.
You can pay this estimated fee directly using the payment methods below.
Important notes:
- You do not need to wait for an invoice to make your payment. The University of Otago does not send printed invoices to students.
- You do not need to wait for your course paper selection to be approved before paying.
- A screenshot of the payment is not accepted for the visa application.
- You will need to request a tuition fee receipt for your student visa application.
Requesting a tuition fee receipt for your student visa
Returning/continuing international students
Your estimated tuition fee is stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment letter provided by Student Visa Services.
Email student.visa@otago.ac.nz with your student ID number to request this letter.
Your invoice will be issued via the 'My Account' page in eVision, with payment options.
Fees should be paid or student loan arrangements finalised before you start your studies.
Full payment is required; installments are not allowed.
Important notes:
- Tuition fee invoices are displayed in a student's eVision portal and the University of Otago does not send printed invoices to students.
- A screenshot of the payment is not accepted for the visa application.
- You will need to request a tuition fee receipt for your new student visa application
Requesting a tuition fee receipt for your student visa
Tuition fees due dates
International students are strongly advised to pay their estimated tuition fee as soon as possible after receiving the unconditional Offer of Place.
Once you have made your payment, you may request an official tuition fee receipt from our Student Finance team. This official tuition fee receipt is required for your visa application.
Important notes:
- It is important to allow sufficient time for your visa application to be processed before your studies begin, so we recommend paying your tuition fee as soon as possible and make a complete application for your visa.
- Otago's standard fee payment deadlines listed below are very close to the start of studies. This is not enough time for new international students to be able to apply for a visa.
Standard due dates for payment of tuition fees:
| Registration options | Due dates |
|---|---|
Students registering for study at the start of the academic year must pay all fees by | 26 February 2025 |
Students registering for semester 2 study only must pay all fees by | 10 July 2025 |
Students registering for Summer School must pay all Summer School fees by | 10 January 2025 |
A late payment fee of $100.00 will be charged if accounts are not settled by the due date.
If you add one or more papers during the year, the additional tuition fee for those papers is payable within 20 days from the registration of the change of course.
Payment methods
Note: International students from sanctioned jurisdictions should see additional information on information sharing for the purpose of processing payments.
Find additional information on information sharing
You can pay your fees using one of the following methods:
The University of Otago proudly partners with Convera to provide a simple, secure, and convenient way to pay your fees online. With Convera you can pay your tuition, university accommodation, and insurance fees online and easily track your payment.
Convera's platform is trusted by over 800 institutions worldwide, enabling payments in more than 140 currencies across over 200 countries and territories.
Making your payment
- Visit the Convera payment platform
- Enter your details
- Choose the country you are paying from and provide the necessary payment details
- Select your preferred payment method
- Enter student details and confirm who is making the payment
- Make the payment
Complete your payment transaction:- Bank transfer: receive payment instructions for online banking or paying directly through your bank
- In-person: get instructions for making an in-person transfer
- Online: Choose from a variety of online payment providers
(please note that some options may not be available)
- Track your payment
Please be aware that Convera does not process payments to, from, or involving residents of Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or the Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk provinces of Ukraine. More information about sanctions and any potential restrictions on payments is available on the Convera website. Additionally, due to international banking regulations, transactions in some currencies may not be available. If your currency is not listed as an option for telegraphic transfer, please select an alternative currency, such as USD.
Need help?
Visit the Convera payment platform or get support from Convera’s virtual assistant.
Requesting a tuition fee receipt for your student visa
Tuition fee receipts are not generated automatically. To obtain a tuition fee receipt for your student visa application, please complete and submit the following form:
International tuition fee receipt form
- Tuition fee receipts can only be issued once your payment has been received in the University of Otago's bank account. It can take several days for funds to clear from the time that you make payment.
- We recommend that new students make their payment as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to receive an official receipt from the Student Finance office and allow time for the student visa application.
Contact us for help with your fees
For further information about fees please log an enquiry with AskOtago.
AskOtago enquiry form
Student Finance Office
Tel +64 3 479 9006