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Assessing International Grades for Postgraduate Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Masters |
|---|---|
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
When international postgraduate students submit an application for a University of Otago Scholarship, their GPA is converted to an Otago equivalent. The process involves converting grades to US grades, then to Otago grades, and finally calculating the Otago GPA. Most successful scholarship applications will have a GPA in the US equivalent A range or an 8 on the Otago scale. GPA is not the only factor considered; research experience and alignment with divisional priorities are also taken into account.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have their GPA converted to an Otago equivalent. A thesis assessment may be required if the thesis component is ungraded, pass/fail, or below the 0.25 EFTS requirement for admission.