New Delhi: New Zealand has become one of the best destinations in the world to pursue higher education because of its friendly people and spectacular landscape along with quality education. The country has been ranked as the fourth most peaceful country in the world which is one of the major reasons for welcoming international students along with offering a high employment rate.
New Zealand is home to a total of eight world-class universities which are not only featured in the World University Rankings but also acclaimed for good academic reputation and research opportunities. The interesting fact is that all the universities in New Zealand are ranked in the top 2-3 per cent of universities in the world. Let’s explore the top universities in New Zealand according to the World University Rankings 2025 released by the Times Higher Education (THE) and QS.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025: Top Universities in New Zealand
The University of Auckland, which was founded in the early 19th century, is the best university in the country with an overall score of 62. Explore the rankings of all eight universities in New Zealand.
| Rank | University | Overall score |
| =150 | The University of Auckland | 62.0 |
| 301-350 | University of Otago | 51.1-53 |
| 401-500 | Auckland University of Technology (AUT) | 45.4-49 |
| 401-500 | Lincoln University | 45.4-49 |
| 401-500 | Victoria University of Wellington | 45.4-49 |
| 401-500 | University of Waikato | 45.4-49 |
| 501-600 | University of Canterbury | 41.9-45.3 |
| 501-600 | Massey University | 41.9-45.3 |
QS World University Rankings 2025: Top universities in New Zealand
The University of Auckland continues to be the best institution in the country. It is followed by the University of Otago and Auckland University of Technology.
| Rank | University | Overall score |
| 65 | The University of Auckland | 69.7 |
| 214 | University of Otago | 44.4 |
| 235 | University of Waikato | 42.5 |
| =239 | Massey University | 41.8 |
| 244 | Victoria University of Wellington | 41.2 |
| =261 | University of Canterbury | 39.4 |
| =371 | Lincoln University | 31.3 |
| 412 | Auckland University of Technology (AUT) | 28.9 |
Aspiring international students are suggested to kick-start their admission journey by checking the official website of Study with New Zealand.
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