Features
- Employment opportunities for Immunology graduates at University of Otago are excellent with major employers being research and diagnostic laboratories, Crown Research Institutes and universities.
- This is a rapidly advancing and exciting discipline in which the University of Otago has had a long and productive role.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
41,344 AUD / year ≈ 51,224 NZD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
7,882 AUD / year ≈ 9,765 NZD / year
Living costs
Dunedin, New Zealand
807-1,856 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Immunology.
- University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship — Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship — Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship — Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship — Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship — Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships — Grant, 34128 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (Independent provider, U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (Independent provider, ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (Independent provider, ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Independent provider, Voice Talent Online)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (Independent provider, IvyPanda)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Independent provider, Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
