As New Zealand's first university, founded in 1869, Otago has earned an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching.

The academic and administrative centre of the University continues to be located in Dunedin, where the majority of students live and work.

One of the pillars on which the University's international reputation is built is the quality of its leading-edge research in many fields. Teaching at Otago is closely related to scholarly research, with the result that most teaching is undertaken by academics who are at the forefront of relevant knowledge.

Otago's reputation also rests on the quality of its graduates. Employers and other key stakeholders confirm that our graduates are sought after and appreciated. There are over 50,000 Otago graduates living in all corners of the world, many occupying influential positions in industry, government and their communities.

The Dunedin campus includes:

• Central Administration
• Divisions of
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • School of Business (Commerce)
  • Sciences