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About UO
University of Otago (UO) — public non-profit university. It is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. UO is an active member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL).
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-210 in the world. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 351 position in the world.
At UO, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Establishment year
- 1869
- Students
- 18,509
- International students
- 3,499
- Female students
- 59%
Place in ratings
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 30 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 117 |
| Arts & Humanities | 228 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 255 |
| Natural Sciences | 377 |
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UO tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UO is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 3,274 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 4,121 USD. The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local3,274USD/year
- Foreign18,663USD/year
- Master
- Local4,121USD/year
- Foreign10,608USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local4,236USD/year
- Foreign4,121USD/year
Study programs at UO
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Energy Management
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Energy Science and Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Teaching - Primary Education
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Arts and Commerce
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biblical Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chinese
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Christian Thought and History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Classics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Applied Science (Forensic Analytical Science)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Nutrition)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Commerce (Tourism)
- Study form
- Full-time
Exercise and Sport Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Education, Activity and Health
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport Development and Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Applied Science (Energy Management)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Data Science
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedical Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy Science and Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Radiation Therapy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Anatomy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Computational Modelling)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Molecular Biotechnology)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Study degree
- BPharm
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Applied Science (Aquaculture and Fisheries)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Plant Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Botany
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Applied Science (Consumer Food Science)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Forensic Analytical Science)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Consumer Food Science
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Nutrition
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Computational Modelling)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Geographic Information Systems)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Geographic Information Systems
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Aquaculture and Fisheries)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Environmental Management)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Environmental Management
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Geographic Information Systems)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Applied Science (Energy Management)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts and Commerce
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Economics
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance
- Study degree
- BComm
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Film and Media Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Anatomy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Consumer Food Science)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Sport and Exercise Nutrition)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Forensic Analytical Science
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Applied Science (Agricultural Innovation)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Science (Sports Technology)
- Study degree
- BAppSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History and Visual Culture
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts and Commerce
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts and Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Telecommunications
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Telecommunications
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Telecommunications
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Accounting & Finance
Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting
- Study degree
- MComm
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Physiotherapy - Sports Physiotherapy
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Physiotherapy - Sports Physiotherapy
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport Development and Management
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport Development and Management
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Food and Agriculture
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marine Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marine Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Botany
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Plant Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Planning
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Children's Issues
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Consumer Food Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Dietetics
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Food Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Film and Media Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Film and Media Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Fine Arts - Theatre Studies
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biomedical Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Electronics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Energy Science and Technology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education & Training
Childhood and Youth Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Early Childhood Education
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Higher Education
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Data Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Biblical Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Buddhist Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Chaplaincy
- Study form
- Part-time
Chaplaincy
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chinese
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Geology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Geology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Geology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Ecology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Ecology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Anthropology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Anthropology (Archaeology)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Geology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Geology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Anatomy
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biochemistry
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioethics
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Advanced Nursing Practice
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Advanced Nutrition Practice
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
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- Part-time
Anatomy
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
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Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
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Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
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Business Administration
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- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Administration
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Study form
- Part-time
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Study form
- Part-time
Art History and Visual Culture
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History and Visual Culture
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Child-Centred Practice
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
PhD in Languages
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Music
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Surveying
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Theology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Doctor of Education
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Computer Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
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- Study form
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PhD in Information Science
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- PhD
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Medicine
Clinical Dentistry
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Dental Science
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Dental Technology
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Humanities
Bioethics
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Classics
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- Study form
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History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Linguistics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Maori Studies
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioethics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Botany
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Neuroscience
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
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Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
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Maori Studies
- Study degree
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PhD in Law
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- Study mode
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Politics
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- Study form
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Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study degree
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Business Administration
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- Study form
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Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
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PhD in Commerce
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
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- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)
- Study mode
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- Study form
- Full-time
Doctor of Musical Arts
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Arts
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
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- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Dentistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
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- Study form
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PhD in Geography
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- Study mode
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Bachelor degree at UO
It is not possible to enter an undergraduate program at UO after the 11th grade. In New Zealand, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so applicants need to complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.), or study for a year at a university in their home country. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the SAT results.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Master's degree at UO
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter UO for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UO.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
- TOEFL PBT
- 587
Doctorate degree at UO
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE. TOEFL — 90 points and above.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
UO campus
The city campus of UO provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Dunedin has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. UO regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
New Zealand allows university graduates to stay in the country from 1 to 3 years. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work even without a formal offer from an employer. Graduates of UO are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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