Here, at Otago, you will have unprecedented opportunities. You will be taught by international experts in their fields; you will gain a world-class qualification, and you will be able to contribute to ground-breaking research.
- #206 Ranking
- 4 Courses
- 912 Academic Staff
- 18,690 Students
- 3,925 Students (int'l)
- 11,027 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (3)
- PGCertAeroRT Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- MHealSc Aviation Medicine
- MAvMed Aviation Medicine
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- MHealSc Aviation Medicine
- MAvMed Aviation Medicine
Business & Management (2)
- PGCertAeroRT Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
About
History
The University was established by the University of Otago Ordinance of the Provincial Council in 1869, the University of Otago Amendment Act 1961 and the Education Act of 1989.It is governed by a Council, which appoints the Vice-Chancellor.
Education
At the University of Otago, you will have the option to study Science, Health Sciences, Humanities and Commerce.
Research
Research and Enterprise supports and assists researchers in the identification of funding opportunities, partnering with business, grant applications, and the establishment of research contracts.
Services
Student services
Students and staff at the University of Otago are well supported by a range of academic, electronic, recreational and welfare services:
- Blackboard
- Campus Cop
- Chaplains
- Childcare
- Corporate Records
- Disability Information & Support
- English as a Second Language
- Information Technology Services (ITS)
- International Student Support
- Justices of the Peace
- Maori Student Support Services
- Mediation
- NewSkills
- Pacific Island Student Support Services
- Physiotherapy Clinics
- Proctor and Campus Watch
- Property Services
- Recreation Services
- Scarfie.com
- Scholarships
- Schools' Liaison Office
- Staff Families Association
- Student Learning Centre
- Unipol Recreation Centre
- Uniprint
- The Uniprint Shop
- University Course Advice Service
- University Union
- Web Services
Housing services
There are several accommodation options for international students studying at the different campuses of the University of Otago. When considering which would suit you best, it is important to consider whether you prefer an independent lifestyle or enjoy living in a community, like to cook for yourself or prefer to have your meals provided, and your budget.
Library services
The Wellington Medical and Health Sciences Library offers an outstanding range of information services, quality resources and comfortable facilities suitable for individual or group learning. Whether you are studying on or off campus, enjoy access to a wide variety of print, electronic and audiovisual resources to support your study at University of Otago, Wellington.
ICT services
Student IT can help you with any computing questions you may have while studying at the University of Otago. We provide a friendly, helpful service tailored to students.
Here are just a few areas where we can provide IT help and advice:
- Wireless
- Printing
- Anti-virus
- Student Desktop
- Training
- …or even a quick check-up if your laptop is running slow!
Medical services
We are a team of professionals providing high quality health care to students of the University of Otago. Student Health is centrally located on campus in a purpose built facility. We have approximately 50 staff, comprising nurses, general practitioners, counsellors, psychiatrists and administrative staff.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Otago has campuses in 5 main centres throughout New Zealand.
- Campus maps
- Dunedin
- Southland
- Christchurch
- Wellington
- Auckland
- Sustainability at Otago
Student clubs
The Otago University Students' Association - OUSA is run by students for students. OUSA was founded on 20 May 1890 in order to run student rooms, organise activities over Capping, approach the University with student concerns, and arrange socials. OUSA exists to ensure Otago students have the ultimate student experience. OUSA provides students with representation, welfare, advocacy, recreation, fun events and media and supports OUSA supports student voices when and where it counts.
Accreditation
The University of Otago is one of New Zealand's eight accredited public universities. Otagos School of Business has both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation for all subject areas.
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