OtaMaster of Science in MathematicsUniversity of Otago · Dunedin, New Zealand

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

Recommendation letters x 2

Commonly required for research master's supervision; confirm with department.

Research proposal

Statement of research interests or proposed thesis topic.

Academic transcripts

From all universities attended; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B average (Otago equivalent); Graduate with average grade of at least B for appropriate 300-level papers; or equivalent. Thesis-only pathway typically requires B+ in the research component of BSc(Hons)/PGDipSci.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; MSc by papers and thesis or thesis-only pathway depending on prior qualification.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University postgraduate minimum. Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (writing 4.5) | Old scale: 90 overall (writing 21); Postgraduate minimum. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; Postgraduate minimum. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.