New Zealand is gaining prominence as a higher education destination among youth around the world, not just because it provides globally recognized qualifications, but also for the security that is breathed within its territory and the excellent part-time job opportunities that it provides for its international students. Below, we present the eight New Zealand university institutions that are within the QS World University Ranking:

#1 Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology, also known as AUT, is the youngest university in New Zealand. It offers a variety of courses in science, engineering, and technology to students; and has a strong focus on research. It was founded as the Auckland Institute of Technology until 2000 when it received its university status.

#2 Lincoln University

Located on the picturesque plains of Canterbury, Lincoln University is a half hour drive from Christchurch. Its origins date back to the founding of the School of Agriculture in 1878. Lincoln University offers Bachelor and Postgraduate degrees in Agricultural Business and Agriculture, Commerce, Environmental Management and Planning, Landscape Architecture, Sports and Recreation Management, Science, Software and Technology of Information, Tourism and Viticulture, and Oenology.

#3 Massey University

This house of studies has produced academic champions for 80 years. It offers courses in areas such as Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Physical Sciences, Nutrition and many more. In addition, it has campuses in Auckland, Albany, Wellington and Manawatu. It also has research-focused courses in more than 40 different categories.

#4 The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is the largest study house in New Zealand and was established in 1883.There are 38 thousand students live within its facilities and enrolled in some of its Undergraduate, Postgraduate and/or research programs in areas as varied as Engineering, Art and Humanities, Law, Medicine, Science and Business.

#5 University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury is also known as UC, which is New Zealand's second oldest study house. It was founded in 1873 by academics from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. It offers programs in more than 150 disciplines and has more than 16,000 students, of whom 1,200 are international students.

#6 University of Otago

University of Otago has a student community of about 17 thousand students, among which 2000 students are foreigners. In addition, it has several campus which respectivelylocated in Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and Southland. This house of studies is committed to the use of sustainable resources and believes in the concept of "green facilities". It offers courses in areas as diverse as Commerce, Health Sciences, Humanities and Engineering.

#7 The University of Waikato 

Established in 1964, The University of Waikato has an enrollment of 13,000 students, of whom nearly 2,100 are international students. It is one of the 8 public universities funded by the New Zealand government and enjoys a high reputation in the world. Besides, The University of Waikato is also one of the top 300 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. It is also known for management, law, computer, natural sciences and education.

#8 Victoria University of Wellington

Founded in 1899, Victoria University of Wellington is a widely accredited government institution that offers courses in a wide range of areas such as: Architecture, Design, Commerce, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Music, Science, and Engineering. Its student population exceeds 21,000 students, including 3,000 foreigners from about 80 countries.

In the End

These are top 8 universities in New Zealand. If you plan to study in New Zealand, you can consider to study one of these schools. Certainly, you also have other choices if there is no a suitable school among them. To find other schools in New Zealand, you can use CatEight’s Course Finder to easily achieve your goal. It will make the school search much easier and more effective.