In Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, there is a public research collegiate university known as the University of Otago. Otago University, one of the oldest in Oceania and the oldest in New Zealand, was established in 1869. The institution was founded by a Thomas Burns-led committee and given official status by an Otago Provincial Council ordinance in 1869. The University of Otago was a division of the federal University of New Zealand from 1874 to 1961, and it conferred degrees under that name. Otago is renowned for its active student community, particularly for its flatting, which is frequently done in historic homes. There is a long-standing custom among Otago students to give their apartments names. Because they frequently wear scarves in the chilly southern winters, Otago students are known as "Scarfies." Gaudeamus igitur, iuvenes dum sumus, the university's graduation anthem, recognizes that students will continue to rise to the challenge, if not always in the way intended. The longest-running student publication in New Zealand is Critic, published by the university. The British publication The Daily Telegraph and the American online news outlet The Huffington Post named Otago University's campus as one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world due to its majestic architecture and encompassing grounds.
Otago is ranked 131st in the QS World University Rankings for 2024.
It is also ranked 51st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2023.
Otago has a strong reputation for its research, with 86% of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2018 Research Excellence Framework.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
90
6.5
65
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1210
-
550+
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
The cost of accommodation in Dunedin varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose.
On-campus student halls of residence range from NZ$220 to NZ$480 per week.
Off-campus flats and houses can be cheaper, but you will need to factor in the cost of utilities and internet.
The University of Otago has a website that lists all of the different accommodation options available to students: https://www.otago.ac.nz/accommodation
