Surveyors and spatial scientists measure, model and analyse the world
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura Kairūri
The National School of Surveying plays a key role in the sustainable development of built and natural environments. We produce highly-regarded graduates who develop professional careers in land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, land planning, urban development and geospatial sectors.
What is Surveying?
Surveyors and spatial scientists are experts in data about Earth's surface.
Study Surveying
Otago offers the only professional surveying programme in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our research
We conduct world-class research that turns spatial data into solutions.
Our people
We are a close-knit School with a supportive learning and research environment.
Explore what makes Science at Otago so special
It's not just our people – the experts in their fields and passionate students – but also the places we teach and learn: Otago Harbour, Fiordland, Stewart Island, Antarctica and the Pacific that mean our students leave here with highly sought-after skills and experiences.
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15 Oct 2024
Starlink revolutionising Polaris II communication
Linking to the ‘stars’ is revolutionising expeditions on the University’s main r...
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03 Sep 2024
Surveying graduate contributes to Pacific Islands Leaders Forum
For the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders Forum held in Tonga, Ansela Paea Fifita pla...
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27 Jun 2024
Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions
Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and...
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20 May 2024
Otago team wins space technology challenge
An innovative approach has helped an Otago team land first place in the Space fo...
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08 Feb 2024
“Check Your Boobs” says Surveying academic
In early 2022, Emily Tidey found a lump on her breast. Following a mastectomy an...
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05 Jan 2024
24 hours of sunlight, plenty of time for science
During a research trip to Antarctica earlier this year, PhD candidate Holly Stil...