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# 214QS World University Rankings

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19 % International students

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About University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first university, established in 1869. Over 150 years later, Otago remains a leading institution in New Zealand, with a long standing and international reputation for academic excellence. Otago is New Zealand's top...
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About University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first university, established in 1869. Over 150 years later, Otago remains a leading institution in New Zealand, with a long standing and international reputation for academic excellence. Otago is New Zealand's top...
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University information

You are encouraged to apply as early as possible in order to be sure of a place in your chosen course, ensure sufficient time for applying for a visa, and make your accommodation arrangements.

Application key dates for study in 2025 (for international students):

Main Application period: 1 May – 30 October 2024

For some specific programmes:

•        31 May 2024: ...
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General

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The University of Otago stretches from Auckland in the north of the country to Invercargill in the south. While most study takes place at our stunning Dunedin campus, the Health Science-focused campuses in Christchurch and Wellington are home to many of our postgraduate students.

Otago is an intriguing mix of old and new – from our iconic Clocktower Building to world-class...
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Student life

Otago offers students an unrivalled campus experience and a vibrant, social student culture. The majority of Otago’s 21,000 students live, work and play in Dunedin - New Zealand’s only true university city.

Otago students are supported by dozens of dedicated on-campus support services, ensuring that students get the very best out of their time here. There are over 170 student clubs...
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95% of our students go into work or to further study in New Zealand and around the world. 112,000 Otago alumni are living in 145 countries, with many occupying influential positions in industry, government, and within their communities.

The university has a reputation for producing well-rounded, practical, adaptable, resilient graduates, who are highly sought after by employers. Otago students...
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Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
6,200 NZD
International
32,620 NZD

The University of Otago offers a wide range of scholarships for international students for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Check out the full list of Otago's exclusive scholarship here.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Otago is one of the top public universities in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is ranked #214 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #133
  • 2014
    #155
  • 2015
    #159
  • 2016
    #=173
  • 2017
    #169
  • 2018
    #151
  • 2019
    #=175
  • 2020
    #176
  • 2021
    #184
  • 2022
    #=194
  • 2023
    #=217
  • 2024
    #206
  • 2025
    #214

Ranking criteria

Overall
44.4
Academic Reputation
45
Citations per Faculty
38.8
Employment Outcomes
59.1
Employer Reputation
24.6
Faculty Student Ratio
12.8
International Faculty Ratio
100
International Research Network
79.5
International Student Ratio
37.6
Sustainability
96

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #133
  • 2014
    #155
  • 2015
    #159
  • 2016
    #=173
  • 2017
    #169
  • 2018
    #151
  • 2019
    #=175
  • 2020
    #176
  • 2021
    #184
  • 2022
    #=194
  • 2023
    #=217
  • 2024
    #206
  • 2025
    #214

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Campus locations

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Auckland Campus Campus

University of Otago House

Levels 3 & 4, 385 Queen Street

Auckland

NZ

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