University of Otago Christchurch Campus - Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo ki Ōtautahi

The University of Otago, Christchurch is a satellite campus of the University of Otago and part of the Otago Medical School.

Our campus is home to over 1,000 students. One third are medical students in their three clinical years of training, and two thirds are postgraduate health sciences students undertaking a range of programmes from Postgraduate Certificates to PhD level. Our student body is diverse with over 20 nationalities represented.

We have internationally-recognised research strengths in a number of areas including heart disease, genetics, cancer, biomedical engineering, nursing, mental health and public health. All of our 15 departments are research active, with more than 30 well-established research groups.

Our campus is located in the heart of Te Papa Hauora (the city’s dedicated health precinct), right next to Christchurch Hospital. Many of our teaching and research staff hold joint positions with the Canterbury District Health Board – ensuring close clinical links. We collaborate in our research and teaching with the region’s hospitals and other community agencies, health sector leaders and institutions internationally.

Our campus has a unique culture with our students and staff at its very core. We value our interdisciplinary approach to research, the friendly, supportive campus atmosphere and the diversity of thought that comes with working with people from all around the world.