University of Otago International

Semester Two is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our newest students to Otago! 🎉
💙💛 To help you get off to a great start, we've put together some of our top tips to prepare for your arrival. Check them out below and get ready to make the most of your first weeks at Otago!

The University of Otago is proud to be ranked amongst the world's top universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
🌍 #198 in the world
🏆 #15 in Oceania
🇳🇿 #2 in New Zealand
Being ranked in the world's top 200 reflects the dedication of our students, staff, researchers, and alumni, and our commitment to delivering a world-class education and student experience.
Ready to join a university recognised amongst the best in the world?
💙💛 Come study at the University of Otago.

🎬🌏 Meet Chuyang from China, a Master's student in Film and Media Studies at the University of Otago.

After working in the broadcasting industry in China, Chuyang chose the University of Otago to deepen her knowledge of media and communication and develop the critical thinking skills needed to understand how communication shapes our world.

What she values most about studying at Otago is the supportive learning environment, interactive seminars, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with people from diverse backgrounds. From the wider university to her department and UniFlats, she has found a community that made studying and living in New Zealand feel like home.

If you're passionate about storytelling, media, and understanding how communication influences society, explore the University of Otago's new Master of Communications programme and take the next step in your career.

✨ Applications are now open: https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/master-of-communications-mcomms

Dunedin’s Midwinter Carnival is back this weekend ❄️✨

You won’t want to miss this beautiful celebration of light, art, and winter in the city.

📅 June 12 & 13 (with postponement dates of June 19 & 20, weather permitting)

For tickets and more information, head to: midwintercarnival.co.nz

Here are the top questions students have before starting at Otago in Semester 2 ✨

We asked students coming to Otago what they wanted to know before they arrived and rounded up the most common questions about settling in and getting ready for life in Dunedin.