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The University of Otago, New Zealand's first university, was founded in 1869. It is a progressive and innovative university, with a tradition of quality and an excellent reputation. It has over 20,000 students, 2200 of whom are studying at postgraduate level (master's and doctorate degrees).

The University of Otago is recognised internationally as a leader in many areas of research and has a first-class status as a teaching institution. In addition to this, Otago offers an unrivaled university campus experience and lifestyle. New Zealand's Total Campus Experience!

The campus is one of the most beautiful and closely knit in New Zealand. The University is ringed by the Residential Colleges and these are surrounded by the distinctive houses and flats which provide student accommodation. The whole effect is a university campus where living and studying are a way of life, only ten minutes walk from the city centre. Within the campus, students can find everything they need to meet their academic, social, sporting and cultural requirements.


Academic Courses
Otago is the only university in NZ to offer degree courses in: Dentistry, Dental Technology, Physical Education, Surveying, and Consumer and Applied Sciences.

Other degree courses are available in: Arts, Applied Sciences, Music, Theology, Teaching, Law, Science, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Oral Health, Tourism, Commerce, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Social Work. Almost all subjects offer degree courses at all levels to Doctorates and beyond.

The University of Otago also offers a Foundation Year programme for students who are without a direct entry qualification to University. The programme is available to students who have completed 10–12 years of schooling but need one more year to prepare for University Admission. The University also has a Language Centre where students are offered the best in learning to write, read, listen to and understand English.



For Further Information
Copies of the Undergraduate Prospectus (a handbook for intending students) are available free of charge. See the Documents link opposite to view a list of courses.

University of Otago Liaison Officers are located in Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland and are able to visit schools throughout New Zealand. Refer below for contact details.

Dunedin Liaison

Sandra Spence
Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 3 479 7375
Email: sandra.spence@otago.ac.nz

Auckland Liaison

Grant Hopkins
Senior Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 9 373 9703
Email: grant.hopkins@otago.ac.nz

Diane White
Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 9 373 9715
Email: diane.white@otago.ac.nz

Ashley Te Whare
Kaitakawaenga Maori / Maori Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 373 9731
Email: ashley.tewhare@otago.ac.nz

Wellington Liaison

Katherine Campbell
Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 4 460 9803
Email: katherine.campbell@otago.ac.nz

Cheryl Caldwell
Liaison Officer
Ph: 64 4 460 9804
Email: cheryl.caldwell@otago.ac.nz

For a full list of subjects, click here.

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