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University of Otago
Ranking
N/AEstablished in
1869Famous For
Agricultural Sciences and Arts & Humanities
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- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
The University of Otago is a public research university located in Dunedin, New Zealand. It was founded in 1869 and is New Zealand's oldest educational institution. The university has a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in the areas of health sciences, humanities, and sciences.
The university has a wide range of academic programmes, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. It has four academic divisions: the Division of Health Sciences, the Division of Sciences, the Division of Humanities, and the Division of Commerce. It has a strong research focus, with various research centres and institutes covering a wide range of fields, including neuroscience, genetics, climate change, and indigenous studies. The University of Otago is also home to the Otago Museum, which houses extensive collections of natural history, science, and humanities. It is particularly well-known for its student-run scarfie culture, which is centred around the university's Dunedin campus.
Services
The University of Otago administration offers a range of services to support students throughout their academic journeys. Academic support is provided in the form of study skills workshops, academic writing support, and academic mentoring. There are various health and wellbeing services, including a student health centre, counselling services, and support for students with disabilities. A team also works to assist International students with visa applications and orientation programmes and to provide support with adapting to life in New Zealand.
Rankings
- 241st in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 301-350th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- 247th in the Best Global Universities category by US News Rankings
Accommodation
There are several on-campus and off-campus accommodation options available for students at Otago. The on-campus accommodation options include traditional halls of residence, apartment-style complexes, and self-contained studio units. The halls of residence offer a fully-catered option, with meals provided in a communal dining hall, as well as a self-catered option, where students can cook for themselves in shared kitchen facilities.
Apartment-style complexes and self-contained studio units offer more independent living options with their own kitchen and bathroom facilities. The university also offers off-campus accommodation options through its Student Accommodation Centre, which assists with finding private rentals and flatmates.
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