| Location | Dunedin, New Zealand | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 21240 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1869 | Estimated Cost of Living | 20000 NZD |
| Address | 362 Leith St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand |
University of Otago is the oldest University to be established in New Zealand in 1869. It is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. The University celebrated its150th Anniversary in the year 2019. This is a research Intensive University which won National Teaching Award.
The University has four departments
1) Health Science
2) Humanities
3) Science
4) Business
Otago Business School is Ranked Top 1% business Scholls in the world. 95% of its graduates go into work or on to further study.
Dundein is at the head of Otago harbour on the Southeast Coast of NZ South Island. Dunedin is the gigatown in the Southern Island. University is just 2 kms away from the City Center where IT start up is located.
Its Computer Science is ranked n.o 2 & Accounting and Finance is ranked no 3. This University has 21,000 full time students, 4,500 Post Graduate students and 1,380 PhD students.
University is Ranked in the top 176 Universities in QS world ranking. University has excellent students services such as campus watch and it has 150 clubs & societies.
It comes in the Top 50 -100 universities in the world for Anatomy & Physiological, Anthropology, Archeology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Earth and Martine studies, Geography and Nursing etc.
1. The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world, and has the highest-possible rating of 5 Stars Plus in the QS global university performance ratings.
2. Otago University has outstading employbility rate. 95% of its graduates go straight into work or further study.
3. Its graduates are recognised for their interpersonal and negotiating skills, conceptual and analytical skills, and independent judgement.
4. The University of Otago is New Zealand’s top university for educational performance. For 6 of the past 7 years, their teachers have beaten all other universities and polytechnics to win the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award for Teaching Excellence.
5. Lecturers and professors at University of Otago are some of the best in New Zealand, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best in the world.
6. The University of Otago’s Central Library (one of nine libraries at Otago) is ranked 13th best library in the world.
7. The Dunedin campus is recognised as one of the world’s most-beautiful campuses.
8. The University has genuinely world-class teaching and research labs, performance spaces, lecture theatres, study areas, and sporting facilities.
9. Otago is the first university in New Zealand to achieve Fair Trade status.
10. Their Social Impact Studio achieves student-driven change through volunteering and leadership. They believe in channelling student creativity, vision, and insight for maximum social impact through our incredible volunteer programmes. Around 4,000 Otago students are registered volunteers, working with over 200 community organisations.
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