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Why Otago?
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Subjects
With over 140 subjects available to new students, one of the best things about O...
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Postgraduate study
Choose from over 200 postgraduate subjects if you already have a university degr...
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About Dunedin
Dunedin is a student city with a 2-minute commute. The population of 130,000 inc...
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Accommodation
The University of Otago is famous for its residential colleges and iconic studen...
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Entry requirements
Information about entry requirements for future students at the University of Ot...
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Fees and scholarships
Information on what it costs to study – from tuition to accommodation – and how...
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Key dates for applications
The due date for your application depends on the degree you’re applying for. Thi...
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Māori Centre
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Pacific Islands Centre
Make the most of your time at the University of Otago. The Pacific Islands Centr...
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International
The University of Otago offers international students a world-class research, te...
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Alumni & Friends
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Research at Otago
Research at Otago features researchers' achievements, research expertise and advice, support for researchers and world leading facilities at the University of Otago.
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