Overview

The Asian Studies from University of Otago is an interdisciplinary programme for students who wish to combine training in an Asian language with courses devoted to developing an understanding of the history, culture, politics and economics of the countries of the Asian region.

Resources

Asian Studies is taught at Otago as an interdisciplinary programme and includes staff from many different programmes.

Asian Studies is a recognised area of Research Excellence at the University of Otago. Besides being dedicated to the teaching of Asian Studies, our staff are also involved in individual and collaborative research within the University of Otago, as well as with other universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hinduism and Buddhism

Asian Popular Cultures

Special Topic: Global China

The Body in Asian Religions

Love and Heroism: Religions of South India

Zen Buddhism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37380 NZD / year

≈ 37380 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

6938 NZD / year

≈ 6938 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dunedin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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