University Of Otago World Ranking

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.



University of Otago Ranking – CWUR World University Rankings

Institution NameUniversity of Otago
Native NameUniversity of Otago
LocationNew Zealand
World Rank309
National Rank2
Quality of Education Rank–
Alumni Employment Rank864
Quality of Faculty Rank–
Research Output Rank323
Quality Publications Rank308
Influence Rank282
Citations Rank254
Overall Score76.3
Domainotago.ac.nz

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Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Health Sciences

Humanities

Otago Business School

Sciences

Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Health Sciences

Humanities

Otago Business School

Sciences