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Future students, join our international community at the University of Otago, ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world.
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International students studying at Otago pay international...
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- How to Apply
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- Scholarships for International Students
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- Current international students
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- Admission as an international student
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- Student Exchange For Otago Students
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International Student Advisers (ISAs) provide a 'home away from home' for international students. This very special group of caring, compassionate Otago staff members are dedicated to helping you with a wide variety of issues. Learn more about Otago's International Student Advisers
The International Office is home to expert visa staff, who provide a one-on-one service to international students seeking visa information. Learn more about Otago's visa services
The International Office's insurance team is available to assist international students with any insurance questions they may have. Learn more about insurance services
Study overseas for a semester or a year as part of your Otago degree. Find out more about the programme, grants and awards available, and when and how to apply. Otago Global Student exchange
The International Students Blackboard page is regularly updated with news, opportunities and reminders, to ensure international students have all the information they need during their studies. International students are also encouraged to download the University of Otago student app. The International Students Blackboard page The University of Ota...
Code of Practice
The University of Otago is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. To find out more about this Code, please visit the NZQAwebsite: Code of Pastoral Care for international students – NZQA
Complaints
Otago treats complaints seriously. We encourage students to inform us when issues arise. Learn more about the complaints process at Otago
The University of Otago welcomes international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. All applications are made online in eVision. To gain admission, you will need to meet the University's entrance and language criteria.
- Global rankings and reputation. The University of Otago enjoys a strong global reputation and consistently performs well in various international rankings.
- Academic excellence. Otago offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various academic divisions, including Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, and the Otago Business School.
- Vibrant campus life and student experience. Otago University boasts a wide range of student clubs and societies catering to various interests, hobbies, and academic disciplines.
- Research strength. The University of Otago is renowned for its research strength and has established itself as a leading institution in various fields of study.
International students. 3000 approx. Region. Multiple regions. Summary. As New Zealand's first university, founded in 1869, the University of Otago has earned an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.
International students have many, many different reasons for choosing the University of Otago. Some of these reasons are well-known, like Otago ranking in the top 3% of universities in the world. Others not so much, and it’s these reasons that Nicky shares with you in this inaugural post.
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Otago is proud to be the top ranked University in the country for international student learning, with 25 subject areas in the top 200 globally, as per the QS World University Rankings by subject. It first received a Five Stars Plus QS Stars University rating in 2016 (and again in 2018 and 2021).