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University of Otago


The University of Otago is ranked 2nd best in New Zealand and 214th globally with four subjects ranked in the global top 50 and the only New Zealand university to be placed in the global top 20 by subject area (QS rankings).

  • 12th for Sports Related Subjects
  • 30th for Anatomy & Physiology
  • 40th for Dentistry
  • 44th for Hospitality & Leisure Management

Otago offers an extensive range of degree programmes and courses across the health sciences, sciences, humanities and business, with outstanding teaching and research facilities.

In addition to being a centre of academic excellence, Otago is New Zealand's only true residential university, offering a student lifestyle that is unparalleled in New Zealand and one of the world's most beautiful campus environemnts. 

With a student body of 21,000 and 85% of students coming from outside of Dunedin, Otago offers outstanding residential college accommodation, more than 150 student clubs and comprehensive support service networks to enable students to thrive and achieve their academic and personal development goals.

Employers love Otago graduates, who are recognised for their interpersonal and negotiating skills, conceptual and analytical skills, and independent judgement.

Located in the coastal city of Dunedin in the stunning South Island, students from across the country and across the globe can be assured of a very warm welcome at the University of Otago.

For more information visit https://www.otago.ac.nz/international/future-students and follow our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/universityofotagointernational/ 

Contact our international recruitment experts https://www.otago.ac.nz/connect#contact-our-international-team 

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