QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in New Zealand
NZ Rank | University |
1 | The University of Auckland |
2 | University of Otago |
3 | Massey University |
4 | Victoria University of Wellington |
5 | University of Waikato |
6 | University of Canterbury |
7 | Lincoln University |
8 | Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
9 | Auckland Institute of Studies |
10 | Otago Polytechnic |
1.The University of Auckland
This university is the largest university in New Zealand by enrollment and it is a public research university established in Auckland in 1883. At first the university was opened as a constituent college of University of New Zealand with the motto of “By natural ability and hard work”. In 1970 Queen Elizabeth opened the school of medicine building at Grafton. The university has five campuses and the main one with high number of student enrolment each year is the city campus. This university has an overseas campus in China.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
- Professional development programmes
2. University of Otago
Otago is a public research university founded in 1869 based in Otago, New Zealand. It is the oldest university in New Zealand and the oldest universities in Oceania. This university is famous for the student life in New Zealand, especially sharing accommodation, calling by nicknames and so on. The motto of the university is “Dare to be wise” and the graduation song of the university is “Let us rejoice, while we are young”, which addresses the student life. This university magazine named Critic is the New Zealand’s longest running student magazine.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
3. Massey University
This university is a public research university which was established in 1927 with the motto of “Let knowledge flourish”. This university is the only university in New Zealand offering degrees in aviation and veterinary medicine. Agricultural programmes offered from this university has the world ranking and it is the 60th according to the QS world ranking. The university is the first non – engineering degree offering masters of Aviation, to be recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society and has ISO accreditation.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- Doctoral programmes
4. Victoria University of Wellington
By act of parliament this university was established in 1897 in Wellington, New zealand. This is a public research university with the motto of “Wisdom is more to be desired than gold”. Victoria university was initially named as Victoria University college and it got its name dedicated in honor of Queen Victoria, on the occasion of the monarchy’s 60th anniversary. This university is known for the programmes in law and humanities.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
- Professional development programmes
5.University of Waikato
This is a public research university established in hamilton, New Zealand in 1964 with the motto of “For the People”. This university is recognized for the programs offered in computer science, environmental science and indigenous studies. This university offers vibrant student life with activities, clubs and cultural events
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
- Doctoral studies
6. University of Canterbury
This is a public research university founded in 1873 as a Canterbury college in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the second oldest university in New Zealand. This is the first university providing tertiary education in New Zealand and fourth in Australasia. First woman to graduate from the college is Helen Connon. The motto of the university is “therefore the lands shall remain yours”. The courses in this university are offered in English and Māori.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- Doctoral programmes
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Graduate programmes
- Postgraduate programmes
- Doctoral studies
- Executive programs
- Double degree programs
7. Lincoln University
This university is a public research university established in 1878 in New zealand and this university got the university status in 1990. This university is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the southern hemisphere and it is the smallest university in New zealand by enrollment. This university is one of the eight public universities in New Zealand. The motto of the university of the university is “Science and industry with integrity”
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
- PhD programs
Courses offered:
- Bachelor programmes
- Master programmes
8. Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
This university was originally established in 1895 and got university status in 2000, it is a public research university in New Zealand. AUT is the third largest university in New Zealand by student enrolment and the largest campus is located in the Auckland city, Wellesley Street. The motto of the university is “For the changing world”.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Short courses
9. Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS)
It is a privately owned tertiary education in Auckland and established in 1990 in Ackland’s shopping center. Later this institution moved to Mt Albert in Auckland in 1993 as a tertiary campus. This institution has two campuses in Mt Albert, St Helens Campus and Asquith Campus. AIS offers courses in business, information technology, tourism management, and hospitality management. English teacher training also offered by this university.
Courses offered:
- Postgraduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Undergraduate courses
- Certificate courses
10. Otago Polytechnic
This is a public tertiary education institution in Dunedin, and also this institution has two campuses in Cromwell and Auckland. This polytechnic college was established in 1889 providing evening classes for working people. In 1914 the name of the institution was King Edward Technical College. College splitted into secondary college and polytechnic in 1966.
Courses offered:
- Pathways
- Postgraduate study
- Short courses
