- Type
- Public
- Duration
- 15 months
- Country
- New Zealand
About the university
University of Otago's MBA is the highest-ranked New Zealand MBA on this list (QS Global MBA 2026: #201-250, tied with Massey, both top 10 in Oceania). The only NZ school on this list requiring GMAT (550+) or its own Otago MBA Admissions Test as an alternative. Minimum 3 years' work experience. Dunedin is the most affordable NZ city on this list for living costs.
Documents required
Bachelor's degree (60%+ or B-average depending on school); minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience; IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL/PTE at all 5 schools; GMAT required only at Otago (550+, or Otago's own MBA Admissions Test) - not required at Massey, Victoria Wellington, Waikato, or AUT; CV/resume; Statement of Purpose; Letters of Recommendation.
Accommodation
See Living Cost columns for available figures.
Mess & food for Indian students
No Indian-mess-specific detail published on the source for New Zealand MBA schools; see the Living Cost figures where available, which include food.
Visa process & support
Admitted students apply for a New Zealand Fee-Paying Student visa via Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Visa fee: NZD 850 (~USD 510). Processing takes 4-9 weeks; approval rate for Indian students runs around 59-65% (2025-26 data) - weak financial proof and unclear study intent are the most common rejection reasons. Financial proof required: full first-year tuition plus NZD 20,000/year (~USD 11,992/year) living costs. International students can work up to 25 hours/week during term and full-time during scheduled breaks; spouses/partners can work full-time. After graduation, a Post-Study Work Visa of up to 3 years with open work rights is available.
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