Top 10 Universities in New Zealand

Top 10 Universities in New Zealand

New Zealand’s education system is renowned for its excellence, with several universities consistently ranking among the best in the world. Here’s a list of the top 10 universities in New Zealand based on the 2023 QS World University Rankings:

1. University of Auckland

• Ranking: 85
• Academic Strengths: Medicine, law, business, engineering
• Notable Alumni: Helen Clark (former Prime Minister of New Zealand), Lucy Lawless (actress)

2. University of Otago

• Ranking: 174
• Academic Strengths: Medicine, dentistry, health sciences, humanities
• Notable Alumni: Ernest Rutherford (Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry), David Lange (former Prime Minister of New Zealand)

3. Victoria University of Wellington

• Ranking: 217
• Academic Strengths: Law, political science, public policy, architecture
• Notable Alumni: Jacinda Ardern (current Prime Minister of New Zealand), Peter Jackson (film director)

4. University of Canterbury

• Ranking: 245
• Academic Strengths: Engineering, science, business, law
• Notable Alumni: Ernest Rutherford (Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry), Bill English (former Prime Minister of New Zealand)

5. Massey University

• Ranking: 274
• Academic Strengths: Veterinary science, agriculture, business, education
• Notable Alumni: Judith Collins (politician), Don Brash (former Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand)

6. Auckland University of Technology

• Ranking: 346
• Academic Strengths: Business, engineering, health sciences, design
• Notable Alumni: Sam Neill (actor), Cliff Curtis (actor)

7. Lincoln University

• Ranking: 382
• Academic Strengths: Agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, environmental science
• Notable Alumni: John Key (former Prime Minister of New Zealand), Bob Harvey (former Minister of Agriculture)

8. University of Waikato

• Ranking: 392
• Academic Strengths: Management, education, health, science
• Notable Alumni: Dame Annette King (former Minister of Health), Paula Bennett (former Minister of Social Development)

9. University of Southern California (New Zealand Campus)

• Ranking: 417
• Academic Strengths: Law, business, public administration
• Notable Alumni: N/A (new campus)

10. Manukau Institute of Technology

• Ranking: 541-550
• Academic Strengths: Health, business, technology, nursing
• Notable Alumni: N/A