New Zealand's first university, renowned for medical education, dentistry, and storied student culture.
- Admit rate
- 52%
- Moderately selective
- SAT middle 50%
- Not published
- Holistic review
- Intl. tuition
- $22,100
- per year, before living costs
- Average GPA
- 3.65
- unweighted
Where do you stand?
This college reviews applicants holistically and publishes no SAT range. Compare your GPA with its average instead.
Admitted students average a 3.65 unweighted GPA (or its equivalent).
Popular majors
- Otago Medical School & DentistryBiology, Health & Pre-Med
- Physiotherapy & PharmacyBiology, Health & Pre-Med
- Marine Science & GeologyMath & Natural SciencesHighly regarded
Highlights
- New Zealand's oldest university (founded 1869) and home to its premier medical school
- Classic Scottish stone clocktower architecture along the Water of Leith
- Celebrated residential college lifestyle with unmatched student community and South Island adventures
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