University of Otago

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.

The University of Otago offers only 6 B.E/B.Tech courses for its students for a period of three years. The tuition fee for the course lies somewhere between INR 18.79 L – 24.21 L.

·       The most opted specialisation are-

·       Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Science

·       Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

·       Bach of Applied Science majoring in Software Engineering

Indian students who are starting the Bachelor's courses at the University of Otago can avail University of Otago Global scholarships. The scholarship value is NZD 15,000 (Around INR 8.45 L). No extra scholarship is required for this and students are considered automatically. 

The University of Otago Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) is of 2 years. The international student fee is NZD 45,570 (Around INR 26 L). For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required. Course is available both on campus and via distance education. 

The University of Otago Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) is of 2 years. The international student fee is NZD 45,570 (Around INR 26 L). For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required. Course is available both on campus and via distance education. 

As per an unofficial source, the University of Otago acceptance rate is around 73% which means that this university is not that selective. Indian students would require to meet the Otago University admission requirements as given below - 

• Relevant qualification 
• Min score of 75% overall 
• English language proficiency 
• Additional docs like an updated CV, academic transcripts and an SOP

It may be moderately hard for Indian students to get into the University of Otago as its acceptance rate is around 58% to 65%. 

For most standard undergrads and postgraduate degrees, admission to Otago University is pretty much guaranteed the students meet the base requirements. 

But, the admissions may be tough or highly competitive for programs like Medicine, Dentistry and Law. For these courses, the entry depends upon your GPA.