University Rankings in New Zealand
December 23, 2019
Nur Hafiza Abu Bakar
THE World University Rankings
In 2013 the THE World University Rankings ranked eight of New Zealand’s universities among the World’s 400 best.
World Rank by THE World University Rankings |
Universities |
161 |
University of Auckland |
226-250 |
University of Otago |
251-275 |
Victoria University of Wellington |
301-350 |
University of Canterbury |
301-350 |
University of Waikato |
351-400 |
Massey University |
QS World University Rankings
QS released in 2013 a university ranking with one of New Zealand’s universities among the World’s best 100. Another seven universities from New Zealand are ranked among the 500 best universities worldwide.
World Rank by QS World University Rankings |
Universities |
94 |
The University of Auckland |
155 |
University of Otago |
238 |
University of Canterbury |
265 |
Victoria University of Wellington |
343 |
Massey University |
401-410 |
University of Waikato |
471-480 |
Auckland University of Technology |
481-490 |
Lincoln University |
The country’s courses range from:
- Education
- Computer science
- Sociology
- Law
- Communications & media studies
- Accounting & Finance
The ShanghaiRanking / Academic Ranking of World Universities
In 2013 the ShanghaiRanking ranked five of New Zealand’s universities among the best 500.
World Rank by ShanghaiRanking |
Universities |
201-300 |
The University of Auckland |
201-300 |
University of Otago |
401-500 |
Massey University |
401-500 |
University of Canterbury |
401-500 |
Victoria University of Wellington |
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