Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first University.
In the 150 years since, Otago has prided itself on being a research-led University with an international reputation for excellence. It is ranked 176 in the 2019/20 QS World University Rankings and in the top 100 in 15 subject areas.
It first received a Five Stars Plus QS Stars University rating in 2016.
Most undergraduate and postgraduate study takes place on the Dunedin campus, but the University also has Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences in Wellington and Christchurch, which are home to many leading medical researchers.
Otago offers more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four divisions:
- Health Sciences
- Sciences
- Humanities
- Otago School of Business
It also offers a Summer School, Study Abroad and Distance Learning programmes.
Programs available
Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
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Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Technology
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Oral Health
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
- Diploma for Graduates – Health Sciences
Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Teaching
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma for Graduates – Humanities
- Diploma in Global Cultures – Humanities
- Diploma in Language – Humanities
- Diploma in Theology
Otago Business School
Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science / Applied Science – Physical Education, Sport & Exercise
- Bachelor of Surveying
- Diploma for Graduates – Sciences
Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
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Health Sciences
- Diploma for Graduates – Health Sciences
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
- Doctor of Dental Science
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Health Sciences
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Master of Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Master of Aviation Medicine
- Master of Bioethics and Health Law
- Master of Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Clinical Pharmacy
- Master of Community Dentistry
- Master of Dental Surgery
- Master of Dental Technology
- Master of Dentistry
- Master of General Practice
- Master of Health Sciences
- Master of Medical Imaging
- Master of Medical Laboratory Science
- Master of Medical Science
- Master of Nursing Science
- Master of Occupational Medicine
- Master of Opthalmology
- Master of Oral Health
- Master of Pharmacy
- Master of Physiotherapy
- Master of Primary Health Care
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Travel Medicine
Humanities
- Diploma for Graduates – Humanities
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Laws
- Doctor of Literature
- Doctor of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Humanities
- Master of Arts (Coursework)
- Master of Arts (Thesis)
- Master of Chaplaincy
- Master of Education and Learning
- Master of Emerging Technologies Law
- Master of Faith-based Leadership and Management
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Higher Education
- Master of Indigenous Studies
- Master of International Development and Planning
- Master of International Studies
- Master of Laws
- Master of Ministry
- Master of Music
- Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master of Planning
- Master of Politics
- Master of Social and Community Work
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Teaching and Learning
- Master of Theology
Otago Business School
- Diploma for Graduates – Commerce
- Doctor of Commerce
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Commerce
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Data Science
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Economics
- Master of Entrepreneurship
- Master of Finance
- Master of International Business
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Sustainable Business
- Master of Tourism
Sciences
- Diploma for Graduates – Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Sciences
- Doctor of Science
- Master of Applied Science
- Master of Dietetics
- Master of Science
- Master of Science Communication
- Master of Sport Development and Management
- Master of Surveying
- Master of Wildlife Management