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University of Otago

Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and is at the forefront of international student learning in New Zealand, ranked #1 in the country with the highest international quality rating (QS). Otago is recognised globally for the high standard of its graduates and research, the research-led environment and world-class academic staff facilitate high student satisfaction.
Otago is ranked 5th most beautiful campus in the world (THE student 2021), with outstanding facilities and an unparalleled natural backdrop, with endless adventure opportunities throughout New Zealand’s South Island – all travelable within a day. The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world, ranked 217th by QS, and is New Zealand’s top university for educational performance (TEC Educational Performance Indicators).
Otago further offers fantastic online options, the Otago MBA is ranked #1 in New Zealand, while graduates are internationally employable – with 95% transitioning directly into work or further study. Otago holds an unmatched record in teaching excellence, and is the only New Zealand university in the top 25 in sport-related teaching and research, and the only in the country to achieve Fair Trade status.

Country

  • New Zealand

City

  • Auckland ,
  • Christchurch ,
  • Dunedin ,
  • Invercargill ,
  • Wellington ,

Founding year

1869

Acceptance rate

40%

Fall semester application deadline

April 30

Spring semester application deadline

December 1

Semester fees (30 ECTS)

From €7700/semester

Subjects available to free mover students

Biological Sciences [English]Earth & Marine Sciences [English]Environmental Sciences [English]Hospitality & Leisure Management [English]Sports-related Subjects [English]

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General rankings position

QS World University Rankings
217°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
201–250°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
301-400°
Center for World University Rankings
341°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
301°
Eduniversal palmes
4/5
Webometrics
252°

QS World Universities by Subject

Arts & Humanities
185°
Engineering and Technology
501-520°
Life Sciences & Medicine
100°
Natural Sciences
329°
Social Sciences & Management
212°
Accounting & Finance
201-250°
Agriculture & Forestry
101-150°
Anatomy & Physiology
43°
Anthropology
51-100°
Archaeology
47°
Biological Sciences
201-250°
Business & Management Studies
201-250°
Chemistry
251-300°
Communication & Media Studies
151-200°
Computer Science & Information Systems
351-400°
Dentistry
41°
Development Studies
51-100°
Earth & Marine Sciences
51-100°
Economics & Econometrics
251-300°
Education & Training
101-150°
English Language & Literature
101-150°
Environmental Sciences
201-250°
Geography
101-150°
History
101-150°
Law
151-200°
Linguistics
251-300°
Mathematics
351-400°
Medicine
128°
Modern Languages
151-200°
Nursing
51-100°
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
101-150°
Philosophy
101-150°
Physics & Astronomy
401-450°
Politics & International Studies
151-200°
Psychology
98°
Social Policy & Administration
101-120°
Sociology
151-200°
Sports-related Subjects
14°
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
51-100°

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