CONGRESS VENUE

Founded in 1869 by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and a vibrant international centre of learning. There are campuses in five main centres throughout New Zealand; the main campus based in Dunedin.

The University of Otago campus is situated in the centre of Dunedin, and has the facilities, entertainment and variety of larger cities, with a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities. However, it is small enough to be friendly, uncrowded and safe.

Dunedin (known as a 'student city') welcomes students for the life and vitality they bring to the city. Otago students rate the quality of the university's "campus lifestyle" as one of its strongest attractions.

Within an hour's drive of the campus, you can explore some of the region's most spectacular scenic and outdoor attractions. The extreme seasons of the greater Otago province lend themselves towards snow sports in winter, water-sports in summer, and a variety of sightseeing tours and wildlife reserves.