QS Rankings 2026
Best Universities in New Zealand
Discover and compare the top 8 universities in New Zealand by QS World Rankings 2026
8
Ranked Universities
#65
Highest Rank
51.0
Avg. Score
46.4
Academic Rep.
8 universities in New Zealand
| World | Local | University | City | Score | Academic | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 | #1 |  The University of Auckland | Auckland | 77.5 | 91.7 | 55.2 |
| #=197 | #2 |  University of Otago | Dunedin | 55.8 | 60.0 | 36.0 |
| #=230 | #3 |  Massey University | Palmerston North | 52.9 | 42.1 | 24.1 |
| #=240 | #4 |  Victoria University of Wellington | Kelburn, Wellington | 51.3 | 57.2 | 32.2 |
| #261 | #5 |  University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | Christchurch | 49.4 | 48.8 | 34.7 |
| #=281 | #6 |  University of Waikato | Hamilton | 47.3 | 28.2 | 18.8 |
| #407 | #7 |  Lincoln University | Lincoln | 37.0 | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| #=410 | #8 |  Auckland University of Technology (AUT) | Auckland | 36.7 | 29.6 | 22.5 |
#65#1 local
The University of Auckland
Auckland
77.5
Score
#=197#2 local
University of Otago
Dunedin
55.8
Score
#=230#3 local
Massey University
Palmerston North
52.9
Score
#=240#4 local
Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn, Wellington
51.3
Score
#261#5 local
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Christchurch
49.4
Score
#=281#6 local
University of Waikato
Hamilton
47.3
Score
#407#7 local
Lincoln University
Lincoln
37.0
Score
#=410#8 local
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
36.7
Score
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