University of Otago - Postgraduate Programmes
- New Zealand
- Dunedin
About Program
The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research universities and offers unparalleled access to world-class academics in a full range of qualifications. Our postgraduate students have the opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, internationally renowned leaders and academics in many disciplines.
95% of Otago graduates pursue further study or enter into direct employment, and are recognised for their interpersonal and negotiating skills, conceptual and analytical skills, and independent judgement. Otago is known for its vibrant student life, with high student satisfaction rates and over 170+ societies and clubs.
Choose from more than 200+ postgraduate subjects, from one-year diplomas to extended research degrees.
Get a head-start on your career and stand out from the rest with an internationally-recognised Otago postgraduate qualification.
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Program Highlights
- Top 1% of Higher Education Institutions (QS 2024)
- Ranked 2nd in New Zealand and 214th globally, 5+ Stars rating (QS World Rankings 2025, QS Stars Rating 2025)
- 96% of graduates go into work or on to further study (Graduate Opinion Survey)
- 4,700 postgraduate students and 1,500 doctoral candidates – 50% are international from 80+ countries
- NZ's top university ofr Educational Performance