4.3 - 128 Reviews

University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand)

https://www.otago.ac.nz/

University of Otago is a university located in Dunedin, New Zealand offering 2 direct enrollment and exchange programs and 8 programs managed by an outside provider. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and Graduate Program abroad programs.

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first, established in 1869 in Dunedin City, the wildlife capital of the country. Otago has campuses throughout the country, in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Invercargill, while Dunedin’s main campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world. Nestled within Dunedin’s gorgeous scenery, Otago is enveloped by nature and is on the doorstep of many of New Zealand’s famed natural environments – with the South Island travelable in a day. An abundance of adventure opportunities await, from golden sand beaches complete with penguin residents, to vineyards, towering alpine peaks, impressive fjords, and glaciers tumbling through pristine sub-tropical rainforest. For the adventure seeking study abroad student, Otago makes the duality of study and travel highly appealing and accessible.

Dunedin is Australasia’s only true student city, and provides an unmatched residential campus lifestyle. More than 20,000 students live, work and study in Dunedin city, maintaining a highly social and lively student community. Experience a true “kiwi” student lifestyle and live alongside local students in the suburbs surrounding campus. Many study abroad students move into the University Flats (UniFlats), which are fully furnished, totally integrated within the local student neighborhood, and even come with a “Kiwi Host” student.

With most majors accommodated for study abroad, experience a world-class education at the top ranked university for international student learning in New Zealand (2019 International Student Barometer). Otago graduates are globally employable, with 95% transitioning directly into work or further study, recognized for their academic excellence and research skills.

Students can choose to study abroad at the University of Otago as a direct enroll student or through a programme, please confirm with your home university which Otago programme/s they will approve.

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November 23, 2024
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme
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Dunedin, built with the riches of the New Zealand gold rush, is a mix of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, history and modernism, scholarship and relaxation. Located a...

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As a student at New Zealand’s oldest university, the University of Otago, you will become part of a distinguished educational experience in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Y...

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