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