Leading with the world’s best - New Zealand’s most highly ranked sport and exercise science programme, in terms of research and employer reputation.

The 2018 QS World University rankings confirm that Otago is New Zealand’s leading teaching and research university in Sport and Exercise Sciences. Otago ranked 12th based on national and international academic reputation, research and reputation of our graduates amongst employers. The 12th place global score is the second highest ranking of any department at any New Zealand University.

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News & Events

Otago lecturer acknowledged for inclusive nature

A leading University of Otago lecturer has been praised in one of the world’s most prestigious academic journals as someone who is “winning at science”.

New degree structure for School of Physical Education Sport & Exercise Sciences coincides with major anniversary

The 70th Anniversary of the University of Otago’s School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences is being marked with a celebration of its history at Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena Research Library, and as the past is remembered a new degree structure has been confirmed.

Tauira Māori honoured in emotional ceremonies

There was a new name, but the same poignant spirit settled across the first two Māori pre-graduation ceremonies of the year.

Nominations open for Otago Science Awards

A call is being made to recognise Otago’s science heroes with nominations now open for the biennial Otago Daily Times Otago Science Awards – a joint initiative between the New Zealand International Science Festival and the ODT. Nominations can be made online via the New Zealand International Science Festival scifest.org.nz website and will close on Thursday 28 June at 5pm. Winners will be announced at the launch of the New Zealand International Science Festival on Friday 6 July.