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University of Otago

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Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first University.

In the almost 150 years since, Otago has prided itself on being a research-led University with an international reputation for excellence. It is ranked 175 in the 2018/19 QS World University Rankings and in the top 100 in 12 subject areas.

It first received a Five Stars Plus QS Stars University rating in 2016.

Most undergraduate and postgraduate study takes place on the Dunedin campus, but the University also has Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences in Wellington and Christchurch, which are home to many leading medical researchers.

Otago offers more than 195 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four divisions:

Health Sciences

Sciences

Humanities

Otago School of Business

It also offers a Summer School, International School and Distance Learning programmes.

Welcome to Otago
An overview of the University of Otago. This video highlights key facts and figures abo...
Clocktower
The University of Otago's iconic clocktower.
Campus aerial
The University of Otago is situated in the heart of Dunedin city.
Clocktower at night
The University of Otago regularly features in international beautiful campus lists.
The archway
Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and features many historic buildings.
Historic buildings
Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and features many historic buildings.
Professorial Houses
The original homes for University of Otago professors are still in use today for depart...
City connection
Otago is situated in the heart of Dunedin city.
Graduation
Otago's graduation ceremonies are held in the historic Dunedin Town Hall.
Graduation Procession
Dunedin's Scottish heritage is on display during graduation processions down the c...
ISB
The Information Services Building hosts the Central Library as well as other student se...
Central Library
A view of Otago's Central Library.
Central Library interior
The Central Library is a modern facility in the heart of campus.
Celebrity squares
Some of the study spaces in Otago's Central Library resembles the television game...
Anatomy Museum
Otago's Medical School features an historic anatomy museum.
Science laboratory
Otago is home to state-of-the-art science laboratories.
Lecture theatre
Otago's lecture theatre range from historic to modern, all with state-of-the-art f...
Commerce Building
Inside the Otago School of Business' Commerce building.
Arana College
Arana College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Studholme College
Studholme College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Selwyn College
Selwyn College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Unicol dining room
Unicol is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Sports day
Otago's first year residential colleges compete in an annual sports day.
Unipol
All Otago students have daily access to the Unipol fitness centre.
The flume
Otago is home to the only publicly-accessible flume in the Southern Hemisphere.
Geology field trip
There is a wide range of excellent geological features within a short drive of Otago...
Marine Science Centre
Otago's Marine Science Centre and laboratories are a short drive along the picture...
Christchurch campus
The University of Otago, Christchurch, campus mainly caters to 4th-year and higher medi...
Wellington campus
The University of Otago, Wellington, campus mainly caters to 4th-year and higher medica...
Welcome to Otago
An overview of the University of Otago. This video highlights key facts and figures abo...
Clocktower
The University of Otago's iconic clocktower.
Campus aerial
The University of Otago is situated in the heart of Dunedin city.
Clocktower at night
The University of Otago regularly features in international beautiful campus lists.
The archway
Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and features many historic buildings.
Historic buildings
Otago is New Zealand's oldest university and features many historic buildings.
Professorial Houses
The original homes for University of Otago professors are still in use today for depart...
City connection
Otago is situated in the heart of Dunedin city.
Graduation
Otago's graduation ceremonies are held in the historic Dunedin Town Hall.
Graduation Procession
Dunedin's Scottish heritage is on display during graduation processions down the c...
ISB
The Information Services Building hosts the Central Library as well as other student se...
Central Library
A view of Otago's Central Library.
Central Library interior
The Central Library is a modern facility in the heart of campus.
Celebrity squares
Some of the study spaces in Otago's Central Library resembles the television game...
Anatomy Museum
Otago's Medical School features an historic anatomy museum.
Science laboratory
Otago is home to state-of-the-art science laboratories.
Lecture theatre
Otago's lecture theatre range from historic to modern, all with state-of-the-art f...
Commerce Building
Inside the Otago School of Business' Commerce building.
Arana College
Arana College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Studholme College
Studholme College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Selwyn College
Selwyn College is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Unicol dining room
Unicol is one of Otago's 15 residential colleges.
Sports day
Otago's first year residential colleges compete in an annual sports day.
Unipol
All Otago students have daily access to the Unipol fitness centre.
The flume
Otago is home to the only publicly-accessible flume in the Southern Hemisphere.
Geology field trip
There is a wide range of excellent geological features within a short drive of Otago...
Marine Science Centre
Otago's Marine Science Centre and laboratories are a short drive along the picture...
Christchurch campus
The University of Otago, Christchurch, campus mainly caters to 4th-year and higher medi...
Wellington campus
The University of Otago, Wellington, campus mainly caters to 4th-year and higher medica...

Programs available

Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Health Sciences

Humanities

Otago Business School

Sciences

Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Health Sciences

Humanities

Otago Business School

Sciences

University Highlights

Total students - 18,455

18%
82%

International students - 3,956

68%
32%

Total faculty staff - 1,289

773
516

Total students - 18,455

18%
82%

International students - 3,956

68%
32%

Total faculty staff - 1,289

516
773

Undergraduate Program

4,000 - 6,000
22,000 - 24,000

Postgraduate Program

6,000 - 8,000
20,000 - 22,000
The fees above are an indicative annual course fee in US dollars. Please note that course fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
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QS Stars Ratings for University of Otago

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Campus Locations

Dunedin

362 Leith St
North Dunedin
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand

Wellington Health Campus

23A Mein St
Newtown
Wellington 6242
New Zealand

Christchurch Health Campus

2 Riccarton Ave
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8011
New Zealand

English language requirements

This institution accepts IELTS!
Find your nearest test centre and test dates.

Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.

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