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Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in New Zealand include University of Otago, University of Auckland. BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

Post-Study Work visa: 1–3 years depending on qualification level

Application system

Direct application

International tuition

NZD 25,000–40,000/year

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2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of Otago

Dunedin · Founded 1869 · 19% intl

AAS

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Faculty of Medicine — New Zealand's sole medical school operating across Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington clinical campuses with the new Dunedin Hospital (NZD 1.6B) opening 2028 as a teaching facility
  • Faculty of Dentistry — The only dental school in New Zealand, offering BDS and postgraduate specialist training with on-site clinical facilities treating 30,000 patients annually
  • Faculty of Health Sciences — Encompasses Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, and Public Health with integrated clinical placements across Southern District Health Board facilities
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Other disciplines in New Zealand

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Law →Natural Sciences →Architecture & Design →

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