The University of Otago was created by a committee led by Thomas Burns, and officially established by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869. It is a collegiate university which is the first New Zealand University to have a course in a QS Top 10 list.
Why study at the University of Otago? The university is known for its vibrant student life. Its students have a long-standing tradition of naming their flats. It also offers a complete suite of the degree program with a huge range of disciplines.
The value of the educational award is $5000 and it may be received as a tuition fee waiver or as a stipend paid in instalments across the course of the year.