University Of Otago Office 365

Students of the University of Otago are entitled to five Microsoft Office 365 licences for their personal devices. This means you can download and install Office on your own computer free of charge while you are studying.To download and install Microsoft Office 365:



  1. Log in to your StudentMail at otago.ac.nz/studentmail
  2. Click on Office 365 in the top left-hand corner
    • Ensure that your browser window is expanded or in full screen mode or the Office 365 button will not be visible!
  3. Click Install Office 2016 to install the latest Office 365
    • If you need to install an older version of the software (not recommended for most users) click Other installs and select the version required
  4. Follow the prompts to save and install the software
  5. Activate your Office 365 by signing in with your student email address (e.g. [email protected]) and password

For more information, see the Office 365 page on our website





If you need any help with installing Office 365, please contact Student IT:

  • In person: Student IT desk in Central Library
  • Phone: (03) 479 5170
  • Extension: 5170
  • Facebook: facebook.com/uostudentit
  • Email: [email protected]