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University of Otago
University of Otago is a public university in Dunedin, New Zealand, founded in 1869, with about 21,200 students.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Dunedin, New Zealand
- Founded
- 1869
- Students
- 21,240
- Teaching language
- English, Māori
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Logo: Ulrich Lange, Dunedin, New Zealand, Public domain
The University of Otago (Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou) is a public university in Dunedin, on New Zealand's South Island. It was founded in 1869 by the provincial government of Otago and is the oldest university in the country. It began teaching in 1871.
The main campus sits in the suburb of Dunedin North, around the clocktower building and the Water of Leith, with health sciences also taught in Christchurch and Wellington. Divisions cover health sciences (including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physiotherapy), sciences, humanities and business. A large share of undergraduates come from other parts of New Zealand and live in residential colleges.
Teaching is in English. New Zealand and Australian domestic students pay government-regulated fees; international students pay international tuition.
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What language are courses taught in at University of Otago?
Courses at University of Otago are taught in English, Māori.
When was University of Otago founded?
University of Otago was founded in 1869.
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