Otago offers residential colleges and other accommodation options, with many first-year students living on or near the Dunedin campus. College applications, fees, meal arrangements and availability are separate from tuition and should be checked for the intended intake.

Campus food outlets and residential colleges provide varied meal options, and Dunedin has a multicultural student community. Students with religious, allergy-related or medical dietary needs should confirm the current menu, kitchen and accommodation arrangements directly with the university before accepting a place.

Otago’s main campus is a pedestrian-focused academic community in central Dunedin, with historic buildings, modern teaching facilities, libraries, cafés, recreation and student support. Health Sciences teaching and clinical education also extend to Christchurch and Wellington, while the university maintains smaller presences in Auckland and Invercargill.

Otago’s main campus sits within a compact student city, with university support services, student health and emergency contacts available to enrolled students. Safety planning should include accommodation, late-night travel and clinical-campus arrangements rather than relying on a general destination label. International students can use the International Office and advisers for arrival, enrolment and visa-related guidance, while Student Learning Development and health services support academic and personal wellbeing. Māori and Pacific student services include the Māori Centre, Pacific community support and dedicated liaison resources.

Otago offers residential colleges and other accommodation options, with many first-year students living on or near the Dunedin campus. College applications, fees, meal arrangements and availability are separate from tuition and should be checked for the intended intake.

Campus food outlets and residential colleges provide varied meal options, and Dunedin has a multicultural student community. Students with religious, allergy-related or medical dietary needs should confirm the current menu, kitchen and accommodation arrangements directly with the university before accepting a place.

Otago’s main campus is a pedestrian-focused academic community in central Dunedin, with historic buildings, modern teaching facilities, libraries, cafés, recreation and student support. Health Sciences teaching and clinical education also extend to Christchurch and Wellington, while the university maintains smaller presences in Auckland and Invercargill.

Otago’s main campus sits within a compact student city, with university support services, student health and emergency contacts available to enrolled students. Safety planning should include accommodation, late-night travel and clinical-campus arrangements rather than relying on a general destination label. International students can use the International Office and advisers for arrival, enrolment and visa-related guidance, while Student Learning Development and health services support academic and personal wellbeing. Māori and Pacific student services include the Māori Centre, Pacific community support and dedicated liaison resources.