Information for prospective students
If you are looking for a leading centre for scholarship and learning and an exciting place to be a student, then you are in the right place.
Otago's motto is "Sapere Aude", which can be translated as "have the courage to be wise". Otago invites you to have the courage to further your education at New Zealand's longest-established university.
We have specific information for:
- Students from New Zealand secondary schools
- Parents and caregivers
- Postgraduate students
- Australian students
- International students
- School Careers Advisers
You’ll also find information about our:
- Degrees
- Subjects and papers
- Scholarships
- Accommodation: residential colleges, flats and homestays
- Academic departments
- Student Exchange programme
Check out our studying at Otago pages for further information on planning your degree, entrance requirements, fees and exams.
Prospectus and guides are available for download
- 2012 Undergraduate Prospectus - Introduction (PDF format, 1.5MB)
- 2012 Undergraduate Prospectus - Subject Guide (PDF format, 2.2MB)
- 2012 Undergraduate Prospectus - Accommodation (PDF format, 0.8MB)
- 2012 Postgraduate Prospectus (PDF format, 2.3MB)
- University of Otago Parents' Guide (PDF format, 1.9MB)
- Guide to enrolment
