Introduction
Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university. Otago is also New Zealand’s top-ranked university for research quality. Otago’s specific research strengths are in the medical, biomedical, biological and natural sciences, the liberal arts, and law. Otago’s outstanding academic reputation, strong research culture, and vibrant campus lifestyle attract highly-talented students from all over New Zealand and overseas. Otago graduates achieve high approval ratings in employer surveys and pursue successful careers worldwide. Otago has extensive research and student exchange linkages with leading universities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The main campus is in Dunedin, a city of culture and learning in scenic southern New Zealand. Students live in a mix of University and private accommodation within walking distance of academic and city facilities. This setting provides the vibrant campus lifestyle for which Otago is famous. Otago is a university with national presence, having Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences in both Christchurch and Wellington.