University of Otago

The University of Otago, New Zealand's first university, was founded in 1869.

Otago offers degrees in most academic disciplines and has a proud international research record, particularly in the sciences and health sciences. It also incorporates the former Dunedin College of Education.

The academic and administrative centre of the University is in Dunedin, where the majority of students live and work. The University's Christchurch and Wellington Schools of Medicine provide clinical teaching for undergraduate medical students and conduct research and postgraduate teaching programmes. The Auckland Campus provides postgraduate and executive education.