Best Universities/Colleges in New Zealand - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships
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#1University of Auckland logo

University of Auckland, Auckland

North Island, New Zealand59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.1K/Yr (NZ$41,905/Yr)Living$4.8K/Yr (NZ$7,920/Yr)Admission B.A Politics and International R...IELTS6PTE50$23K/Yr
NZ$38,310
Course duration: 3 years
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7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 150 by THE in 2024Ranked 65 by QS in 2025
#2University of Otago logo

University of Otago, Dunedin

South Island, New Zealand58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23K/Yr (NZ$38,415/Yr)Living$10.3K/Yr (NZ$17,200/Yr)Admission B.A PsychologyTOEFL80PTE58$24.7K/Yr
NZ$41,193
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 214 by QS in 2025
#3Auckland University of Technology logo

Auckland University of Technology, Auckland

North Island, New Zealand50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.2K/Yr (NZ$43,700/Yr)Living$8.1K/Yr (NZ$13,480/Yr)Admission B.A Computer and Information Sci...IELTS6$26.2K/Yr
NZ$43,700
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 412 by QS in 2025
#4Massey University logo

Massey University, Palmerston North

North Island, New Zealand65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/Yr (NZ$37,640/Yr)Living$9.9K/Yr (NZ$16,440/Yr)Admission B.A Veterinary ScienceTOEFL90PTE50$22.6K/Yr
NZ$37,640
Course duration: 5 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2024Ranked 239 by QS in 2025
#5University of Waikato logo

University of Waikato, Hamilton

North Island, New Zealand70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.1K/Yr (NZ$33,557/Yr)Living$8.7K/Yr (NZ$14,504/Yr)Admission B.A Communication StudiesIELTS6$20.8K/Yr
NZ$34,695
Course duration: 3 years
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9.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 235 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#6Victoria University of Wellington logo

Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington

North Island, New Zealand64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.7K/Yr (NZ$32,803/Yr)Living$7.4K/Yr (NZ$12,350/Yr)Admission B.A Design InnovationIELTS6.0PTE58$19K/Yr
NZ$31,711
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 244 by QS in 2025Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#7University of Canterbury logo

University of Canterbury, Christchurch

South Island, New Zealand50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.6K/Yr (NZ$34,406/Yr)Living$960/Yr (NZ$1,600/Yr)Admission B.A ManagementIELTS6PTE50$21.8K/Yr
NZ$36,400
Course duration: 3 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 261 by QS in 2025Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#8Lincoln University logo

Lincoln University, Lincoln

South Island, New Zealand80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.9K/Yr (NZ$31,500/Yr)Admission B.A CommerceIELTS6.0PTE58$18.9K/Yr
NZ$31,500
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(1 User)Ranked 371 by QS in 2025Ranked 1464 by CWUR in 2022