University of Otago, Dunedin

New Zealand has only a few universities due to its tiny size. The University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, is the oldest and most prestigious university in the country. Scottish immigrants founded modern-day Dunedin, emphasizing the importance of education for both boys and girls, men and women. The University of Otago was founded in 1869 when Dunedin was only two decades old. Although most campus buildings are significantly more modern in design these days, the elegant neo-gothic clock tower structure was built in 1879 and is a recognizable icon of the university.

The University of Otago is a public university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. It scores highly for average research quality, and in 2006 was second only in New Zealand to the University of Auckland in the number of A-rated academic researchers it employs. In the past, it has topped the New Zealand Performance-Based Research Foundation's rating.

The university was founded by a committee led by Thomas Burns and was formally established by decree of the Otago Provincial Council in 1869. The university admitted its first students in July 1871, becoming the university. The oldest university in New Zealand and the third oldest in Oceania. The University of Otago is New Zealand's last beautiful historical site on the list of most beautiful historical sites in New Zealand.

Location: 362 Leith Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand