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The University of Otago is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. It was established by ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869 and opened for teaching in 1871, making it New Zealand's oldest university. Between 1874 and 1961 Otago was part of the federal University of New Zealand and conferred degrees in its name. In July 2023 the university adopte...
The University of Otago is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. It was established by ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869 and opened for teaching in 1871, making it New Zealand's oldest university. Between 1874 and 1961 Otago was part of the federal University of New Zealand and conferred degrees in its name. In July 2023 the university adopted the Māori identity Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka as part of a major rebrand, with the changes taking effect from May 2024.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,703
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 3,996
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
30 subjectsQS
43 subjectsUS News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 109 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 132 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 133 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 159 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =163 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =181 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =184 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =185 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =188 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =212 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =217 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 249 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 251 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =264 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 333 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 347 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =425 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 445 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,006 | 59.0 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Otago?
University of Otago's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 198, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =296.
When was University of Otago founded?
University of Otago was founded in 1869.
What are the top subjects at University of Otago?
Top subjects at University of Otago include: Dentistry, Sports-Related Subjects, Anatomy & Physiology, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Where is University of Otago located?
University of Otago is located in Dunedin, New Zealand.