About University of Otago School of Medicine
University of Otago School of Medicine is a Public university located in Dunedin, Otago Region (New Zealand). It was established in 1869. The institution offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme in English with a stated duration of 6 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Dunedin, South Island). The reported intake months are February.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (6-year duration)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (6-year duration)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$55,000
Total Course Fees$330,000
Hostel Fees / Year$11,000
Living Cost / Month$1,200
Other Charges$2,500
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens)
Entrance Exam RequiredUCAT ANZ
Minimum Marks RequiredHigh GPA Required (Post-HSFY Entry)
Minimum Age Requirement17 (Undergraduate Entry)
Application Deadline46280
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: UCAT ANZ
- Minimum Marks Required: High GPA Required (Post-HSFY Entry)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 17 (Undergraduate Entry)
- Degree Offered: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Intake Month: February
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats300
Student–Faculty Ratio4:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Dunedin Hospital)
Hospital Bed Capacity800+
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 4
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Dunedin Hospital)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 10+
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 800+
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: Direct Registration (NZREX not required for local grads)
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (Post-residency)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (Otago International)
FMGE Pass RateNot Applicable
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (Post-residency)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Moderate availability
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (Otago International)
- Language Training Provided: No