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List of Universities in New Zealand
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New Zealand has eight state funded universities, all of which have excellent international academic reputation and draws thousands of international students including those from India every year. These 8 New Zealand universities have found their place in international rankings as well:
| University | QS World Ranking (2016-17) | Times Higher Education Ranking (2015-16) |
| University of Auckland | 81 | 172 |
| University of Canterbury | 214 | 401-500 |
| University of Otago | 169 | 201-250 |
| Massey University | 340 | 501-600 |
| Lincoln University | 343 | – |
| University of Waikato | 324 | 401-500 |
| Victoria University of Wellington | 228 | 351-400 |
| Auckland University of Technology | 441-450 | 601-800 |
Detailed info on the top universities in New Zealand:
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1. University of Auckland
According to the 2016-17 rankings it ranks 81st in the world and houses over 40,000 students and has six campuses with eight faculties. Founded in 1883, Auckland is now the country’s largest university with 38,500 students, and nearly 10,000 of whom graduate annually. The main campus is in Auckland city and there are four other specialist campuses.
Important Departments
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- Faculty of Arts
- Business School
- National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- School of Theology
The University has a very strong focus on research. Of the 600 leading researchers in the New Zealand tertiary sector, one-third are based at The University of Auckland. The University also supports two world leading research institutes – the Liggins Institute, which is involved in biomedical and clinical research, and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, which has pioneered computer modeling of the human body.
Programs:
The University of Auckland offers 28 undergraduate programmes which include Bachelors degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.
Postgraduate programs are structured under:
- Diplomas
- Bachelors (Honours) postgraduate degrees
- Postgraduate diplomas
- Postgraduate Certificates
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Entry Requirements for Indian Students
- One year’s successful study at a recognised institution of University standing or;
- an overall average over four subjects (not including native languages and non-academic subjects) of 75 percent in either the Higher Secondary School Examination or the All India Senior School Certificate, and a minimum of 60 percent in English.
Application Dates: For a detailed list of application dates, click here.
Postal Address
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Physical address:
Room G23
Old Choral Hall
7 Symonds Street
Auckland
Phone: +64 9 373 7513
Fax: +64 9 373 7405
International Queries
Email:Â [email protected]
www.auckland.ac.nz/international
For scholarship options please click here
For University of Auckland scholarship only, please go through this article
2. University of Canterbury
This is the second oldest institute of higher education in New Zealand and offers a wide variety of courses in many fields like humanities, social work, engineering, forestry etc.
Located in Christchurch, the University of Canterbury offers excellent research facilities, innovative teaching, a vibrant campus just right for international students. The university has more than 22,000 students which includes 2,168 international students.
Some of the important departments include:
- Accounting and Information Systems
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
- Communication Disorders
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Economics and Finance
- Law
- Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
- Maori and Indigenous Studies
- Maori, Social and Cultural Studies in Education
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Sciences and Physical Education
- Social and Political Sciences
- Social Work and Human Services
Entry Requirements for Indian Students:
The following criteria should be met by Indian students seeking admission in various undergraduate courses in the University of Canterbury.
- An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in All-India Senior School Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate, or
- 1 year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in India
For admission to postgraduate programs, one should have good grades at the undergraduate level in the relevant subject. Some students may be asked to take a qualifying course before being admitted to a postgraduate program.
Contact
International Office
Level 4, Registry Building
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Postal address
University of Canterbury
International Office
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
3. University of Otago
Located in Dunedin, University of Otago offers courses in sciences, arts, health sciences and business and teaches over 20,000 students. Established in 1869, University of Otago was the first university to be established in New Zealand. It is a research-intensive university known for some of the best researchers of the region. Otago has a higher proportion of PhD students than any other university in New Zealand. This of course does not mean that undergraduate study is neglected in the University. The University is equally well known for quality teaching in undergraduate courses.
Schools and Departments
•   School of Business Departments
•   Division of Health Sciences Departments
•   Division of Humanities Departments
•   Division of Sciences Departments
Entry Requirements for Indian Students
One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing; or a minimum overall average of 75% in the Indian School Certificate or the the All-India Senior School Certificate with a minimum of 70% in English.
Contact
University of Otago has four campuses spread across the country. They are:
Dunedin Campus
Main Campus
PO Box 56
Dunedin, 9054
New Zealand
Tel 64 3 479 1100
Fax 64 3 479 8692
Christchurch Campus
Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences
2 Riccarton Avenue
PO Box 4345
Christchurch, 8140
Tel 64 3 364 0530
Email [email protected]
Wellington Campus
Level 9, Revera House, 48 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011.
P O Box 400
Wellington 6140
Tel 64 4 460 9800
Fax 64 4 460 9801
Auckland Campus
University of Otago House
385 Queen Street
Auckland, 1010
Tel 64 9 373 9700
Fax 64 9 373 9701
Email [email protected]
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4. Massey University
One of the youngest universities in New Zealand, it houses over 35,000 students and even offers distance learning option for higher studies.
University of Massey has grown from a small agricultural college in Palmerston North to become one of the largest residential universities in New Zealand. Massey is now spread over three campuses and is the only one to offer veterinary science programmes and Bachelor of Aviation degree.
Undergraduate Entry Requirements for Indian Students
Higher Secondary School Examinations or All-India Senior School Certificate with 75% in each of 4 academic subjects and 65% in English.
Postgraduate entry requirements
- An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
Doctorate Degrees (PhD)
- A Bachelor’s plus a Master’s degree, or a Bachelor with Honours equivalent to four years of study and attainment at First Class or 2:1 level, from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Additionally the Massey Academic Board may require that applicants have sufficient experience of individual research to benefit from the course of study.
Departments
- English and Media Studies
- Health and Social Services
- History, Philosophy and Classics
- Language Studies
- Maori Studies
- People, Environment and Planning
- Psychology
- Social and Cultural Studies
- Centre for Defence Studies
Contact
Postal address
Massey University Manawatu
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North
4442
New ZealandÂ
Physical and courier address
Massey University Manawatu (Turitea)
Tennent Drive
Palmerston North
4474
New ZealandÂ
Internet chat:Â chat.massey.ac.nz
Email:Â [email protected]
For scholarship options please click here
5. Lincoln University
Established in 1990, the University is known for its courses in Agriculture and Agribusiness. Lincoln University which began as a School of Agriculture is now the third oldest university in New Zealand. The University gives a lot of importance to research as is established by the fact that it is home to the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU), the Centre for Advanced Computational Solutions (CfACS), the Tourism, Recreation Research and Education Centre (TRREC), the Centre for Soil and Environmental Quality and the Isaac Centre for Nature Conservation.
Departments
- Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Commerce
- Environment, Society & Design
- Foundation Studies & English Language Centre
Entry Requirements
For entry into postgraduate courses, a good bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study is required.
To be an international student at Lincoln, you must:
- Apply for admission, and satisfy all admission conditions and the visa conditions to enter New Zealand
- Complete enrolment procedures and meet fees requirements
- Obtain a student visa
- Study full-time
Contact
Postal
Lincoln University Auckland Office
PO Box 108 228
Auckland
New Zealand
[email protected]
Reception
Ground Floor
George Forbes Building
Phone: 64 3 325 2811 (8.30am – 4.30pm EST Monday to Friday)
Fax: 64 3 325 3840
Freephone: 0800 10 60 10 (New Zealand only)
International Enquiries
[email protected]
Phone: 64 3 325 3826
Fax: 64 3 325 3879
6. University of Waikato
Formed in 1964, the university has two campuses-one in Hamilton and a satellite campus in Tauranga.
University of Waikato which had a humble beginning, now has a student population of 13,000, out of which 4800 become a graduate annually. University of Waikato offers world-class education and research facilities to the students.
Some of the important departments are:
- Accounting
- Biological Sciences
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Statistics
Entry Requirements for International Students:
Indian students who have have passed the All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Examination with a minimum grade average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English can apply to undergradaute courses in the University of Waikato. Students with other qualifications should seek further information.
Contact
You can send the application form in any of the following addresses:
For normal delivery:
Enrolment Office
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
For courier delivery:
Enrolment Office
Student Information Centre
The University of Waikato
Gate 5, Hillcrest Road
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
7. Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria College was founded in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and hence named after her. It soon showed positive growth and student numbers rose from 254 in 1905 to over 700 in 1923, with three additions made to the building over this period.Â
The university has 9 faculties with over twenty thousand students. It offers some of the best courses in law, arts and sciences. Quality teaching and research at the University is largely due to the intervention of Professors like ‘Tommy’ Hunter, J. C. Beaglehole and George von Zedlitz.
Over the years, University of Victoria has developed a strong tradition of international links in teaching and research and programmes of national significance and international quality.
Faculties:
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Faculty of Commerce and Administration
Faculty Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Graduate Research
Faculty Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
Entry Requirements for Indian Students
- 75% average in CBSE, HSC or ISC (marks might differ for different streams)
- In some exceptional cases,if you have achieved higher marks in your calss 12, you might be exempted from the English language requirement.
Postal Address:
Victoria International
PO Box 600
Wellington
New Zealand
Physical Address:
Level 2, Rutherford House,
23 Lambton Quay
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone and Fax:
Phone: +64 4 463 5350
Fax: +64 4 463 5056
8. Auckland University of Technology
Auckland Technical University was started in Rutland Street with a little more than 130 students and it was only in 1906 that a day technical institution was opened under the name of Auckland Technical College. It soon showed upward growth and nine departments were established in 1973.Â
AUT offers a wide range of UG and PG courses through its five faculties – Te Ara Poutama, Design & Creative Technologies, Health & Environmental Sciences, Business & Law and Culture & Society.
The polytechnic division, Auckland Technical Institute, becomes New Zealand’s first polytechnic to become a university in the year 2000 and was renamed Auckland University of Technology.
Departments:
- Art & Design
- Communication
- Business
- Education
- Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Engineering
- Creative Technologies
- Law
- Health Sciences
- Sciences
Contact
Postal Address:
Private Bag 92006
Auckland 1142
New Zealand Â
Phone: +64 9 921 9999
Fax: +64 9 921 9812
International Student Centre
Phone:Â +64 9 921 9637
Fax:Â +64 9 921 9925
Email:Â Â [email protected]
Website: www.aut.ac.nz/international
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