University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university, renowned for its academic excellence, strong research culture, and vibrant student life. Founded in 1869, the university offers a wide range of programs across health sciences, sciences, humanities, and business. Otago is particularly well known for its medical and health-related programs, as well as its commitment to research and innovation. Located in the historic city of Dunedin, the University of Otago provides a close-knit campus community and an inspiring environment that supports both academic achievement and personal development.

Courses

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Featured Courses

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Accounting + 10 majors

Dunedin, Otago Region

3 years

Feb, Jul

A-Level

CCC

Fee / year

from NZD $40,300

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Dental Surgery

Dunedin, Otago Region

5 years

Feb

A-Level

CCC

Fee / year

from NZD $111,500

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Agricultural Innovation + 39 majors

Dunedin, Otago Region

3 years

Feb, Jul

A-Level

CCC

Fee / year

from NZD $42,900

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours (BBiomedSc(Hons))

Drugs and Human Health + 5 majors

Dunedin, Otago Region

1 year

Feb

Degree

B+

Fee / year

from NZD $43,785

University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level

CCC

Fee / year

from NZD $42,315

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Campuses

University of Otago's main campus is Dunedin and has a total of 5 campuses.

Studying in Dunedin(Main)

Living cost with rent

NZD $2,200 - $2,600

Rent / month

NZD $700 - $1800

Location : Dunedin North, Dunedin
Nearby : Located on the southeast coast of the South Island.
Getting here : Public transport via bus (Otago University stop)
Faculties : Home to 4 faculties including Otago Business School and Division of Sciences
The university campus and student quarter are notably multicultural. The University of Otago has 3,000 international students from 100 countries, and more than half our academic staff moved here from overseas.

Studying in Christchurch

Living cost with rent

Below NZD $2,200

Rent / month

NZD $800 - $1,000

Location : Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Nearby : located in the heart of Te Papa Hauora (the city's dedicated health precinct), right next to Christchurch Hospital.
Getting here : Public transport by bus (Riccarton Ave stop)
Faculties : Home to Otago Medical School and School of Physiotherapy
We have internationally recognised research strengths in a number of areas including heart disease, indigenous health, infectious diseases, genetics, cancer, biomedical engineering, nursing, mental health and public health.

Studying in Wellington

Living cost with rent

NZD $2,200 - $2,600

Rent / month

NZD $800 - $1,500

Location : Newtown, Wellington
Nearby : Located in Pōneke (Wellington), the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Faculties : Home to Health Sciences and Medicine courses
The University of Otago, Wellington is at the forefront of disseminating research evidence and clinical knowledge to our communities, policymakers, and government and non-government agencies.

Studying in Invercargill

Living cost with rent

Below NZD $2,200

Rent / month

NZD $500 - $1,200

Location : Georgetown, Invercargill
Nearby : Located in Invercargill and Southland Hospital
Getting here : Public transport via train (Invercargill Station)
Faculties : Home to College of Education & Health Sciences students at Southland Hospital
Our College of Education has been training teachers in Invercargill since the 1980s. And at Southland Hospital, we host researchers and medical students from around the world.

Studying in Auckland Centre

Living cost with rent

NZD $2,200 - $2,600

Rent / month

NZD $1,000 - $1,500

Location : Queen Street, Auckland
Nearby : Located in Queen Street central Auckland, the Auckland Centre operates as the vital hub for the University of Otago's northern presence.
Getting here : Public transport via bus (Queen Street/Myers Park stop)
Faculties : Home to Children's Issues research centre.
At the Auckland Centre, we offer a variety of teaching and learning opportunities, and act as a base for our active Auckland and northern Alumni.

Upcoming Intakes

Here are the intake periods and application deadlines for University of Otago.

2026 FebApply by

Undergraduate10 December

PostgraduateAny time of the year

2026 JulApply by

Undergraduate30 April

PostgraduateAny time of the year

*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.

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University of Otago

Courses

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Campuses

Studying in Dunedin(Main)

Studying in Christchurch

Studying in Wellington

Studying in Invercargill

Studying in Auckland Centre

Upcoming Intakes

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