University of Otago

New Zealand's oldest university, world-renowned for medicine and health sciences with a stunning campus in Dunedin.

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Established

1869

Students

21,000+

Location

Dunedin

Ranking

Top 250 Globally (#206 QS 2025)

University of Otago campus

Popular Courses & Programs

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Level 7-8
Duration

6 years

Domestic Fee

NZ$8,500 per year (domestic)

International Fee

NZ$74,910 per year

Bachelor of Commerce

Level 7
Duration

3 years

Domestic Fee

NZ$7,500 per year (domestic)

International Fee

NZ$32,508 per year

Bachelor of Science

Level 7
Duration

3 years

Domestic Fee

NZ$7,500 per year (domestic)

International Fee

NZ$36,186 per year

Bachelor of Arts

Level 7
Duration

3 years

Domestic Fee

NZ$6,800 per year (domestic)

International Fee

NZ$30,345 per year

Facilities & Services

Central Library
Medical and Health Sciences buildings
Student accommodation colleges
Unipol Recreation Centre
Student Health
Career Development Centre
Botanic Garden
Observatory

Accreditations & Recognition

🏅 LCME (Medical School - US recognition)
🏅 AACSB (Business School)
🏅 NZQA Quality Assured
🏅 Universities NZ Member

Key Statistics

Student satisfaction

89%

Employment rate

96%

Research output

Very High

Faculty count

1,800+

Graduate starting salary

NZ$58,000


Contact Information

Address:

PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054

General Enquiries:

info@otago.ac.nz


International Students

Total Enrolled: 3,000+