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Study in New Zealand: "Naming" the top 5 universities

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  • Published: 19 March 2024

New Zealand has 6 universities in the top universities in the world (according to the latest QS World Ranking. The quality of education in New Zealand has been affirmed, on par with other countries with the most advanced education with global standard training programs, and qualifications recognized worldwide, along with a friendly and safe living environment for international students. If you intend to study in New Zealand in 2025, get ready for 2 intake periods - February & July 2025 in New Zealand, and aim for the Top 6 Kiwi Universities!

1. University of Auckland

With a name that is no longer too strange, the University of Auckland is the best-ranked university in New Zealand and the only New Zealand university in the top 100 universities in the world. Located in the port city of Auckland, the university has 6 modern campuses with nearly 30,000 students enrolled, of which more than 7,000 international students from 120 different countries participate in their studies. The University of Auckland is also the only representative in the Universitas-21 alliance, the World University Network (WUN), and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, opening up hundreds of opportunities for students to contact, exchange, and attend international student events.

The Faculty of Economics and Business accounts for the majority of the university's total students and is also the faculty that has received 3 of the most prestigious and important certificates in the world: AACBS of the US, EQUIS of Europe, and MBAs of the UK. Some training majors such as Communication, Information Systems & Computer Science, Financial Accounting, and Economics are in the Top 100 in the world, of which Civil and Civil Design is ranked 37th in the world, with the percentage of students employed after graduation ranked 59th in the world.

2. University of Otago

2019 is the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Otago - New Zealand's first university (1869) located in the city of Dunedin - a city with the highest slope in the world, as well as natural landscapes and a student-friendly living environment. The university is ranked in the top 1% of the world's best universities according to the QS World University Rankings. The University of Otago stands out for its quality of teaching, with 95% of graduates finding employment or continuing their studies to higher education. The key and focused training disciplines of the university belong to the disciplines of biological sciences, biomedical engineering, general practitioners, dentists, etc. Physical activities and volunteering are also the school's strengths, New Zealand's famous rugby athletes all come from and train from the school's club.

3. Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

As one of the 50 youngest universities, under 50 years of the millennium, Auckland University of Technology is constantly growing tremendously, continuously upgrading its rankings in the Higher Education Times rankings (currently at 251-300). top 2% of the best universities. Outstanding training majors, entering the world's top such as Design & Fine Arts (Top 100), Hospitality Management (Top 75), etc. AUT was also awarded an absolute 5 stars for excellent teaching quality, employment opportunities, facilities (According to QS Rankings)

4. University of Canterbury

As one of the oldest universities, New Zealand is in the Top 250 universities in the world, with 12,792 students enrolled. The University of Canterbury is located in the city of Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island. The university library has more than 1.9 million books for learning and research, modern facilities are always open 24/7 to meet the needs of students. The university's Civil-Structural Engineering is in the top 100 in the world according to the following criteria: academic reputation and employers' evaluation, and more than 11 other disciplines are also in the top 100 in the world (According to the QS World University Rankings 2020). The University of Canterbury is also New Zealand's leading university for social science research.

5. Victoria University of Wellington (VUW

As the pride of Wellington, the University of Victoria has a long track record. The university is in the top 2% of the world's best universities. With 3 large-scale campuses (Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro) located close to each other, students have a safe, friendly, and dedicated learning environment. The university attracts more than 22,000 students of which 3,700 are international students. Most especially, the Faculty of Commerce of the university is honored to receive all three prestigious awards of the world's financial institutions (Triple Crown) EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. It is the only university twice to rank first in New Zealand's research excellence (with more than 2,600 research published in 2018).

6. University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is awarded a 5-Star QS Award for criteria such as facilities, social sciences and management, and employment opportunities. The university has risen 135 places in the QS World University Rankings over the past 6 years, ranking 266th out of more than 1,000 universities worldwide. Waikato's teaching team maintains an 'open office hours' principle, so that students can feel free to meet and discuss their work or ask questions about any issues related to the course content. International students studying at Waikato can also participate in the 'International Buddy Programme'.

This program pairs an international student with an existing student to help new students easily settle into a new country. Contact IDP today to be assisted by IDP experts in choosing the right school and course, guide you to apply for a visa, and hunt for free scholarships to study in New Zealand!

FREE ASSISTANCE FROM IDP

IDP understands the difficulties faced by students and parents when preparing their application and many questions need to be answered. There are deadlines you need to keep in mind so as not to miss any opportunity to apply to the school. If you are planning to study in New Zealand in the near future, contact our consultants who will be dedicated to answering all your questions. Free support services from IDP include:

✔️ Connecting students with prestigious partner schools in New Zealand

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