Why Otago?
Choose the University of Otago – ranked in the top 1% of universities in the wor...
Subjects
With over 140 subjects available to new students, one of the best things about O...
Postgraduate Study
The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research un...
Apply To Enrol
Start your application here. Follow the steps on this page to apply to enrol at...
Future students
Visit website
About Dunedin
Dunedin is a student city with a 2-minute commute. The population of 130,000 inc...
Accommodation
The University of Otago is famous for its residential colleges and iconic studen...
Entrance requirements
Information about entry requirements for future students at the University of Ot...
Fees and scholarships
Information on what it costs to study – from tuition to accommodation – and how...
Key dates for applications
The due date for your application depends on the degree you’re applying for. Thi...
Connect with us
Connect with us at the University of Otago – Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou....
Prepare to enrol
Learn how a degree works, understand common university jargon and what you need to enrol at the University of Otago.
Find out more
Life at Otago
Māori Centre
The Māori Centre Te Huka Mātauraka offers a home away from home for students of...
Pacific Islands Centre
Make the most of your time at the University of Otago. The Pacific Islands Centr...
International
The University of Otago offers international students a world-class research, te...
Alumni & Friends
The University of Otago Alumni Office. Services and benefits for alumni. Donate...
Research at Otago
Research at Otago features researchers' achievements, research expertise and advice, support for researchers and world leading facilities at the University of Otago.
Find out more
Latest news
All news-
20 Sep 2023
Substantially less sugar in drinks acceptable to consumers – implications for health
If you think you are partial to sweet drinks, University of Otago researchers wa...
-
19 Sep 2023
Otago researchers rewarded for excellence
The breadth and strengths of University of Otago research is evident in this yea...
-
19 Sep 2023
More than $32 million MBIE research funding for Otago
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $32 million in the l...
-
18 Sep 2023
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Otago
The University of Otago has appointed a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), w...
-
12 Sep 2023
Awards celebrate ‘stellar’ Otago students
A powerlifter has won top prize at this year’s Blues and Golds Awards after brea...
-
12 Sep 2023
Water safety education in range of environments viable tool to reduce drownings
Combining water safety education in both a swimming pool and open water improves...
-
30 Aug 2023
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
A simple blood test to replace the need for colonoscopies in children with infla...
-
25 Aug 2023
Ketamine may help treat depression but use should not become widespread – editorial
Ketamine can be used to manage treatment-resistant depression but researchers wa...
-
17 Aug 2023
Otago alumna ‘delighted’ by honorary degree
Dean of the University of Oxford Faculty of Law and University of Otago alumna,...
-
11 Aug 2023
Honorary degree for former Māori Land Court Chief Judge
After dedicating his career to Māori land law and family law, a University of Ot...
-
10 Aug 2023
Understanding environment use key to protection of hoiho
Researchers hope a study into how hoiho foraging grounds overlap with commercial...
Campus tours
School tours, self-guided and guided campus tours are available for prospective students and their families. Please note advance bookings are essential for guided and school group tours.
Find out more
Global search for new Vice‑Chancellor underway
A unique opportunity to lead the University of Otago in its next stage of evolution and enhance its international profile.
Find out more