With Indian students now representing 11% of all international enrolments in New Zealand and a 34% nationwide growth in 2024, the University of Otago is intensifying its focus on India. The university itself recorded a 45% rise in Indian enrolments last year and is introducing new scholarship opportunities to meet this growing demand.
In collaboration with OneStep Global, Otago will host its first-ever Otago Experience Student Outreach initiative this September in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. The roadshow will connect prospective students and parents with faculty, alumni, and admissions experts to explore programmes in Health Sciences, Business, Humanities, and Sciences, while providing guidance on scholarships, career pathways, and life in New Zealand.
To further support international applicants, including Indian passport holders, Otago has launched a suite of scholarships. Undergraduate awards begin at NZD $15,000, while high-achieving students can access packages of up to NZD $45,000, including first-year residential college accommodation.
“This is a first-of-its-kind event, and it’s incredibly exciting,” said Hon Grant Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago and former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for our academics to meet students face-to-face, share insights, and help them envision their academic journey at Otago. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships in India, and this roadshow highlights the strength of that relationship.”
Otago graduates consistently achieve excellent career outcomes, with 95% employed within six months of completing their degree and an average annual salary of NZD $87,400. Alumni have gone on to work with leading organisations such as ANZ, Deloitte, Fonterra, and ASB Bank, many advancing into senior leadership roles across business, healthcare, and government.
Located in Dunedin, New Zealand’s only true university city, Otago is home to over 20,000 students and is renowned for its picturesque campus and research excellence. As the country’s leading postgraduate research university, Otago continues to set benchmarks in teaching quality, graduate outcomes, and international engagement.
“Whether in the health sciences, business, humanities, or natural sciences, our focus is always on quality teaching and an exceptional student experience,” added Associate Professor Aniruddha Chatterjee, Associate Dean International, Division of Health Sciences.
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