Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Computer Science: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Otago, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Computer Science

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Study Computer Science at Otago and take control of your future. Doors open to many areas – from machine learning, computer animation, computer games, software design and robotics, through to legal, financial and business careers.Computer Science forms the basis for all information technology and it is a fast-changing and rapidly growing field. Computing is now central to the way our modern society works, and it will remain that way. Computer scientists analyse, design and implement computer algorithms and computer systems. Their skills are desperately needed in New Zealand and worldwide.At Otago, we cover all core areas of Computer Science and actively research at the cutting-edge in areas as diverse as artificial intelligence, computer graphics and vision, distributed computing, databases, search, biological data science and theory.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,380.00 (18,81,323) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,380.00 (18,81,323) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

We recognise many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.

We also accept the following international qualifications:

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8
  • A minimum of CCC across the NCUK IFY
  • Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution.

English language requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa
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