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Dunedin, New Zealand
Established in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's first university and a member of the elite Matariki Network of Universities. Based in Dunedin, it is world-renowned for its excellence in health sciences, biomedical research, and humanities. The university is famous for its residential campus culture, where 85% of first-year students live in one of its 15 historic residential colleges, creating a unique and vibrant student community.
A true 'student city' where the campus is integrated into the town. Over 170 student clubs are available through OUSA (Otago University Students' Association), with major events like the Hyde Street Party and Orientation Week.
Entrance requires international equivalents of NZ University Entrance (UE). For competitive Health Science programs, students typically enter via the Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) category.
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