List of universities in New Zealand facts for kids
New Zealand has eight main universities, which are places where students go to study after high school. These universities are all public, meaning they are supported by the government. Many of them grew out of an older university called the University of New Zealand, which existed from 1870 to 1961. In 2021, over 182,900 students were learning at these universities, studying a wide range of subjects to get their degrees.
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Where are New Zealand's Universities?
New Zealand's universities are located in different cities across the country. You can see their main campuses on the map below. Each university offers unique courses and experiences for students.
Here is a quick look at New Zealand's universities:
| Name | Main campus | Started | Student count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland University of Technology | Auckland | 2000 | 26,030 |
| Lincoln University | Lincoln | 1878 | 5,819 |
| Massey University | Palmerston North | 1927 | 27,445 |
| University of Auckland | Auckland | 1883 | 41,866 |
| University of Canterbury | Christchurch | 1873 | 18,771 |
| University of Otago | Dunedin | 1869 | 21,159 |
| University of Waikato | Hamilton | 1964 | 12,278 |
| Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington | 1897 | 22,273 |
| Total Students | 182,900 | ||
- Some parts of Massey University were established in 1895.
What Can You Study?
Universities are divided into different departments or "faculties" that focus on specific subjects. For example, there are faculties for science, arts, business, and health. Not every university has every single faculty, but they all offer a wide range of courses. This means you can find a university that specializes in what you want to learn.
How New Zealand Universities Rank Globally
Universities around the world are often ranked to see how they compare. These rankings look at things like how good their teaching is, how much research they do, and how many international students they have. New Zealand universities are well-known and often appear on these global lists.
For example, in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Auckland was ranked 68th in the world. Other New Zealand universities also ranked highly, showing their quality. These rankings help students from all over the world choose where to study.
See also
- Tertiary education in New Zealand
- Polytechnics and institutes of technology in New Zealand
- List of New Zealand university leaders
- Torrens University Australia, an Australian private university which has a campus in New Zealand
