New Zealand is perfect study destination for international students, with an incredible natural environment to explore and world-class learning. It is ranked as number 1 for preparing students for the future by The Economic Intelligence Unit.
Do you know that all eight New Zealand universities rank in the top 3% in the world? Universities in New Zealand focus on personalized learning and job ready skills that will set you up for an amazing career. You’ll learn in a culturally diverse atmosphere that is known for being safe and peaceful for international students.
New Zealand provides a globally renowned, hands-on learning education system with a fantastic lifestyle and unique living experiences. With 7 of New Zealand’s universities in the top 100 global universities, in at least one subject (QS World University Rankings 2020), New Zealand is a popular study destination in the world preferred by international students.
8 Universities in New Zealand have found their way into the QS World University Rankings 2019. All of these Universities feature in the global Top 500.
Here are the best Universities in New Zealand for 2019:The number 1 University in New Zealand continues to be the University of Auckland. According to the QS World University Rankings for 2019, it is ranked 85th in the world.
University of Otago
The University of Otago drops down to the 175th rank in the world in 2019. Established in 1869, it is the oldest University in New Zealand. This University has 20,838 students of which 2,837 are international students.
Victoria University of Wellington
This University was established in 1897 and currently ranks 221st in the world.
University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury ranks 231st in the world. Established in 1873, it is one of the oldest Universities in New Zealand with a student population of 14,000.
University of Waikato
The University of Waikato jumped up 18 places to rank 274th in the world in 2019. The University is based in Hamilton but it also runs a campus in Tauranga.
Lincoln University
Lincoln University went up two places in 2019 to rank 317th in the world. The QS World University Rankings rated it in the top 50 of the world for agriculture.
Massey University
Massey University has dropped slightly to rank 332nd in the world in 2019. This is the only University in the country to offer courses on aviation, veterinary medicine, nanoscience and dispute resolution.
Auckland University of Technology
Established in 1895, Auckland University of Technology ranks 464th in the world in 2019. It is ranked 23rd in the world for percentage of foreign students indicator, as per Top Universities.