About University of Otago
University of Otago is a public New Zealand university serving Dunedin. Its public academic profile includes health sciences, medicine, dentistry, biomedical science, business, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
University highlights
- New Zealand's oldest university, known for its collegiate Dunedin student environment and extensive health-sciences teaching and research.
What makes this institution stand out
- Choose University of Otago for access to health sciences, medicine, dentistry, biomedical science, business, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
- Students can combine applied or academic study with the professional, community and employer opportunities available in Dunedin.
Why Study at University of Otago?
Rankings & Accreditations
QS World University Rankings 2027: #198 globally and #2 in New Zealand.
A New Zealand public university operating under the Education and Training Act 2020. University academic quality is managed through the national university quality-assurance system; confirm programme-specific professional accreditation separately.
Programs Offered
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Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Arts and Science | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Dental Technology | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed |
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.
Admission Requirements
Bachelors Degree
- Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
- Passport
PG Diploma/Certificate
- Passport
Ph.D
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Masters Certificate
- Masters Marks Sheet
- Passport
Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
Visa & Immigration
Student Visa Process
Most international tertiary students need an appropriate student visa. The Fee Paying Student Visa can be granted for up to four years, costs from NZD 850, and currently shows 80% of applications completed within eight weeks. Immigration New Zealand strongly encourages applying about three months before intended travel.
80% of Fee Paying Student Visas within 8 weeks
Monthly Cost of Living
Accommodation
NZD 606–2,097
Food and groceries
NZD 346–520
Entertainment
NZD 238 / month
Power
NZD 200–300
Public transport
NZD 160 / month
Mobile phone
NZD 19 / month
Internet
NZD 90 / month
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is one of New Zealand's eight state-funded universities.
New Zealand's oldest university, known for its collegiate Dunedin student environment and extensive health-sciences teaching and research. Prospective students should verify the current qualification, campus, language, fees and entry requirements on the official website.
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Bachelor of Music Theatre
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
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must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivale
Bachelor
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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requirements: IELTS Test –Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent www.w
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Bachelor of Social Work
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must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivale
Bachelor
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
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requirements: IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent www.
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Bachelor of Accounting
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