Colleges in New Zealand

University of Otago ranks at #2 nationally in 2027, as per Shiksha Popularity rankings. For 2027, University of Otago ranking is #260 in the world rankings.

Below is the ranking for University of Otago by international bodies:

The University of Otago is considered a solid choice for studying medicine and health science. It ranks #1 in New Zealand and #36 in the world by QS Subject Rankings 2026 for Anatomy and Physiology. University of Otago Dentistry rank #1 in New Zealand and #50 globally as per QS Subject Rankings 2026.

Some of the popular courses offered by University of Otago Health Sciences' division include:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Master of Health Sciences'
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

For more information, consider reading University of Otago admission process.

The University of Otago is considered a solid choice for studying medicine and health science. It ranks #1 in New Zealand and #36 in the world by QS Subject Rankings 2026 for Anatomy and Physiology. University of Otago Dentistry rank #1 in New Zealand and #50 globally as per QS Subject Rankings 2026.

Some of the popular courses offered by University of Otago Health Sciences' division include:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Master of Health Sciences'
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

For more information, consider reading University of Otago admission process.

To take admission to Eastern Institute of Technology Masters courses, Indian students are required to have UG degree in relevant programme with minimum of the equivalent to a B-average as per EIT-specified grading system. 

Also, Indian students must show evidence of work experience at a degree level, give an interview or submit portfolio.

Indian students must also fulfil English language entry requirements such as 6.5 in IELTS, 58 in PTE, etc.

To take admission to Eastern Institute of Technology Masters courses, Indian students are required to have UG degree in relevant programme with minimum of the equivalent to a B-average as per EIT-specified grading system. 

Also, Indian students must show evidence of work experience at a degree level, give an interview or submit portfolio.

Indian students must also fulfil English language entry requirements such as 6.5 in IELTS, 58 in PTE, etc.

Eastern Institute of Technology in New Zealand takes around 3 to 5 working days and no longer than 5 days, to assess applications of international students and issue an offer of place at the university. Along with offer letter, EIT provides the details of the fees payable for the chosen program.

The duration of Auckland University of Technology Master of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics is 1.5 years. For admission to this course of AUT University, the students are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences with a B grade average.

• An IELTS score of 6.5 overall is also required for admission to AUT Uni

The placement rate for AUT University is 78%, employed full-time after 9 months of graduation. As per the facts, 89% of the Undergraduates complete work placement or internship. A few of the top recruiters of AUT University graduates are-

• Auckland Council
• Health New Zealand
• ASB Bank

The University of Canterbury does not run placement drives as is common in India. Students gain practical experience via Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of their courses and career support via the Centre for Employabilty and Career Development (CECD).

Programs in fields like Teacher Education, Social Work, and Health Sciences come with mandatory, professional work opportunities for students.