New Zealand University Degree Courses

University of Otago, Dunedin:
The University of Otago has campuses in 4 main centres throughout New Zealand, - Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland. The academic and administrative centre of the University continues to be located in Dunedin, where the majority of students live and work. The Christchurch and Wellington Schools of Medicine & Health Sciences are both key elements of the University of Otago's Health Sciences activities, providing clinical teaching for undergraduate medical students as well as conducting thriving research and postgraduate teaching programmes.

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The University's facilities in Auckland include an executive MBA programme and a range of other executive education courses as well as a Foundation Studies Year. In addition, Otago has a vigorous Distance Education programme, teaching to locations throughout New Zealand and also to various sites in Australia and Fiji. As a student at New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious university you will become part of a unique educational experience.

The University of Otago offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Academic Departments and Schools at the University of Otago are divided into four academic divisions.

School of Business Departments
The School of Business is housed in the purpose-built Commerce Building. The School teaches major subjects for the BCom degree as well as many postgraduate diplomas and degrees including the MBA programme.

Division of Health Sciences Departments
The Division of Health Sciences consists of the Faculty of Medicine, which administers the School of Medical Sciences and three clinical Schools of Medicine located in Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington, and the Schools of Dentistry, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy.

Division of Humanities Departments
The Division of Humanities at Otago is one of the most innovative and progressive in New Zealand. Humanities cover the major fields of the Arts and Social Sciences. The Division consists of 15 departments and includes professional programmes in Law, Education, and Social Work.

Division of Sciences Departments
The Division of Sciences is responsible for a full range of sciences including degree programmes in Consumer and Applied Sciences, Physical Education, and Surveying. The Division is a leader in many areas of genetic research and computer and information technology.

The University of Otago campus is situated in the centre of Dunedin, a city offering the best of both worlds to students. It has the facilities, entertainment and variety of larger cities, with a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities. However, it is small enough to be friendly, uncrowded and safe.

Dunedin welcomes students for the life and vitality they bring to the city. Otago students rate the quality of the university's "campus lifestyle" as one of its strongest attractions.

Finding the balance between study and leisure is an important part of university life. At Otago, the recreation programme offers something for everyone, including: windsurfing, gliding, dance, crafts, debating and social sports. Otago students also play leadership roles in professional sport.

The University Union is the hub of social life on campus. Centrally located, Union facilities include a clothing and gift shop, bar and restaurant, and an extensive food court cafe where students can meet between lectures for study breaks, meals or just coffee with friends.

Within an hour's drive of the campus, students can explore some of the region's most spectacular scenic and outdoor attractions. The extreme seasons of the greater Otago province lend themselves towards snow sports in winter, water-sports in summer, and a variety of sightseeing tours and wildlife reserves.

The 17,000 students who choose to study at the University of Otago become part of this unique education environment.

Students at the University of Otago have a wide range of accommodation to choose from and most are able to live close to the University. All residential colleges and a large number of self-contained flats are located within walking distance of the main campus. When you choose your accommodation it is important to find a place that is suited to your particular needs.

The majority of students leaving school and attending the University of Otago for the first time choose to stay in a residential college. For other students the most common style of living is in student flats. Other options include private board and supervised flats.

If you intend to organise your own accommodation we recommend you arrive in Dunedin at least two weeks before classes begin.