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University of Otago Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

University of Otago's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for β€” beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

University of Otago's strongest programs include Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Otago Business School.

Notable 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

Otago Business School

Triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) with MBA, Master of Entrepreneurship, and strong accounting programmes feeding NZ's Big Four pipeline

Department of Marine Sciences (Portobello)

Located at the Portobello Marine Laboratory on Otago Harbour, conducting research in marine ecology, aquaculture, and Antarctic marine biology with vessel access

Faculty of Health Sciences

Encompasses Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, and Public Health with integrated clinical placements across Southern District Health Board facilities

Faculty of Sciences

Strong in Geology (Otago's gold-mining heritage), Chemistry, and Physics with access to unique South Island geological formations and Antarctic research programmes

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