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University of Otago Rankings 2026

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University of Otago Ranking
University of Otago Course Ranking
Otago University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
Otago University QS Ranking 2026
Otago University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
Otago University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
Otago University Student Reviews

Otago University
University of Otago Ranking

A popular option for Indian students planning to study in New Zealand, University of Otago is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how University of Otago is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.

Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks University of Otago at #250 globally and #2 in New Zealand. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #234 and has remained unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #2. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in University of Otago, the global standing of University of Otago is #197 for 2026, which is improved trend when compared with 2025 which is #214.

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	206	214	197
THE	301	301	351	Not Ranked
US News	247	285	296	Not Ranked

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#260

QS Ranking

#197

US News Ranking

#296

THE Ranking

#351

ARWU Ranking

#401

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University of Otago Course Ranking

In University of Otago subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked University of Otago Engineering courses at #571 in 2025. This course was ranked at #518 in 2024. On the other hand, the THE ranks these courses at #401 for the PG Computer Science courses, showing improved trend from 2024 rank of #501.

University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #292. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #151, showing improved trend from its 2024 rank of #201.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#480	#518	#571
Business & Management Studies	#245	#271	#292
Law	#137	#145	#141
Medicine & Health Sciences	#101	#121	#140
Science	#268	#346	#363

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Otago University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	247	285	296

Otago University
QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	206	214	197
Accounting and Finance	201	201	– / –
Biological Sciences	151	201	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	151	201	– / –
Global MBA	201	151	201
Law and Legal Studies	151	151	– / –
Mathematics	501	– / –	– / –
Medicine	144	170	– / –
Nursing	51	101	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	101	101	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	451	451	– / –
Politics	201	251	– / –
Sociology	101	151	– / –

Otago University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	301	351	351
Arts and Humanities	201	201	– / –
Clinical and Health	176	201	– / –
Law	176	176	– / –
Life Sciences	251	251	– / –
PG Business and Economics	201	251	– / –
PG Computer Science	501	401	– / –
Psychology	101	126	– / –

Otago University
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	401	401	401
Law	201	201	– / –
Nursing	101	201	– / –
Political Sciences	– / –	301	– / –

Otago University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3

Part time work4.5

Post study jobs3.5

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.5

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Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance - Batch of 2025

4.5

An eye-opening experience with great faculty.

Tips: It's really difficult adjusting to the new environment but once you are used to it, you will really enjoy it. The most important thing is to not get lazy or sack off. Really difficult to get scholarships for international students. There are just more scholarships for domestic students.

Likes (Internships): There are many opportunities to get internships with many local and international companies, especially companies like Big 4. The university also provides many support services regarding the application process and creating your CV. The application process might be a bit tedious sometimes.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee is really expensive. In my opinion, it's not justified compared to the rates they charge domestic students. But then again, there are many support services available for international students that are not available for domestic students.

Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1600

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryNZD

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024Read more

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Master of International Business (MIntBus) - Batch of 2025

3.7

Internships are not always relevant to your field of studies.

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift that I experienced after coming here, mostly evolving around the soft skills. I was awarded a scholarship of NZD 10,000, for which I didn't have to apply. One gets under the list as they fill out the application form. Later, two students, not sure about the number of students in other courses, were selected for the scholarship. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with the university and course, but not very happy with the country, as finding a full-time job, especially related to your field of study, could be challenging if you are an immigrant.

Likes (Student Life): A typical day at college involved a 2-hour lecture. Besides that, the library offers a wide selection of books covering various academic and non-academic genres. The university's student association organises numerous cultural events, such as Holi, Diwali, and Christmas, providing opportunities to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Dislikes (Internships): There is complete support from the concerned people on campus to find internships. They guide you in every step, right from creating a New Zealand-friendly CV to appearing for an interview. However, available internships are not always relevant to your field of studies and may clash with your academics.

Total Monthly ExpenseNZD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryNZD 70000

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025Read more

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Does University of Otago offers scholarships for Indian students?

Answered 2 months ago

The University of Otago is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in New Zealand. Otago University offers a large variety of scholarship for its Indian students. The University of Otago scholarships attracts students from all over the world. Some top scholarshi

Pallavi Sharma

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What are the key features and structure of the MBA programme at the University of Otago for international students?

Answered 3 months ago

The Otago MBA is ranked the best in New Zealand, and it is internationally accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, which are two of the most reputed accreditations in the world, and very universities have both of these. Below are the key features of the Otago MBA:

It is a two-phase full-time programme starti

Piyush Rastogi

Contributor-Level 8

What does the MS in Toxicology programme at University of Otago involve and what are the admission requirements for international students?

Answered 3 months ago

Like all the Otago University MS programs, the MS in Toxicology also includes coursework and research preparation, while the second year focuses on thesis research. This programme is for studying the harmful effects of drugs, industrial chemicals, etc. The coursework includes papers such as Master's

Divya Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

Who are the top recruiters at the University of Otago?

Answered 5 months ago

The University of Otago is highly regarded for offering the highest placement rates in the New Zealand. Otago University placement rate attracts international students the most. University of Otago placement rate stands at 95%, and the graduates were employed within six months of graduation. This fi

Saakshi Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Are there any admission deadlines at the University of Otago?

Answered 6 months ago

Yes, there are admission deadlines at the University of Otago as there are two main intakes in a year at this university.

International students can apply before these intakes which are one in February (Semester 1) and the other one in July (Semester 2). For programs like PhD (Thesis) level, the app

Mayank Katariya

Contributor-Level 8

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