The University of Otago has four colleges: business, health science, humanities and science. At present, there are more than 2 1700 students studying here, including more than 2,800 international students from more than 90 countries/regions. The university has a wide range of research topics, and its academic strength includes biological sciences, psychology, anthropology, history, art history and so on. Among them, the Medical College of Otago University has strong scientific research ability and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. Otago University ranks very high, ranking 15 1 in the latest QS World University Ranking 20 18.
Advantages of Otago University
1. The University of Otago was founded in 1869 and is the oldest university in New Zealand.
2. University of Otago 20 1 1 won the honor of "the highest research quality" in New Zealand.
3. The University of Otago has the first medical school in New Zealand, which is also world-famous.
4. Dunedin's University Town, known as "Edinburgh in the Southern Hemisphere", is safe, comfortable and has a pleasant climate.
The southern hemisphere has the largest number of university libraries, among which the central library can provide 2000 students with simultaneous study. The library is open from 7 am to 6 pm.
6. Free Wi-Fi covers all university areas. Students can use it for free.
7. The school has more than 10 computer rooms, which are open to students free of charge all the year round.
8.unipol is a new student gymnasium in the university, which is open to students free of charge and separated from the new language center by a wall.
9. The University of Otago Foundation was founded by the famous University of New South Wales (Australia's third university) and the University of Otago. This course is recognized by all universities in New Zealand and Australia, as well as some universities in the United States and Britain, and is considered to be equivalent to university human qualifications.
10. Universities provide students with opportunities to communicate with nearly 100 excellent universities in 32 countries/regions such as China, the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Among them, it has exchange relations with Fudan University in China, Tsinghua University, University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong and Dalian Foreign Studies University. (Source: University of Otago Student Exchange Page)
Entry requirements for Otago University
Preparatory course: graduated from high school with an average score of more than 80 points; Senior three, with an average score of more than 80 points. Senior two, excellent grades. English requirements: IELTS) 5.5, TOEFL) 525.
Students can choose preparatory courses starting in February or June. Students who need to study business and art preparatory courses can attend the preparatory courses started in April or 10 in Auckland AIS. The preparatory course costs $7,000.
Undergraduate: Graduated from ordinary high school in China and completed the first year of college. IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (Computer Test 2 13, Writing 4.5). Some courses require IELTS 6.5 or above. (See the detailed rules for academic requirements)
Master's degree: bachelor's degree in related field with a score of 75 or above. English requirements: IELTS 6.5 (6 points for single item), TOEFL 587 (240 points for computer test and 4.4 points for writing). Students applying for MBA should have at least 3 years working experience. Some courses require IELTS 7.0 or above.