University of Otago · New Zealand

University of Otago International Master’s Research Scholarship

Research Master's scholarship for international students, normally one award per teaching division per year.

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DestinationNew Zealand

Degree levelMaster's (Research)

FundingFully Funded, Research Funding

DeadlineNext cycle not announced

Eligibility at a glance

Pakistan eligibility Yes

Nationality International applicants

Minimum qualification Admission/eligibility for a research Master's at Otago

Minimum grade Otago advises applicants generally need later-degree results at A/A+ level to be competitive

Prerequisite background Research-capable Bachelor's/Honours background appropriate to selected Master's thesis

Eligible fields of study Commerce/Business, Health Sciences, Humanities and Sciences subject to annual division availability

Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific

Age limit No general age limit stated

English / language Otago programme requirements

Admission required first Yes

Nomination required No

Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply

What the scholarship covers

Tuition Thesis tuition-fee waiver up to NZ$35,000 for one year

Stipend NZ$18,204 per annum under current scholarship

Travel support Not standard

Insurance Not covered

Other benefits Supports thesis component for up to one year

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Verification & official source

Last verified: 8 August 2026

Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced

Otago reports the international Master's Research Scholarship funding unavailable in all divisions for 2026. 2027 availability has not yet been announced.

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