Top New Zealand Universities on Facebook
2025 Facebook University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular New Zealand Universities on Facebook? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2025 Facebook University Ranking of all New Zealand higher-education institutions on Facebook meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate New Zealand higher education-related organization
- offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
- delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format
The aim of the uniRank Facebook University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each New Zealand university on the Facebook social media platform, based on the total number of followers. Read also our article about the importance of Social Media for Universities and prospective students.
Top New Zealand Universities on Facebook
| Rank | University | Followers | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Auckland | 232,629 | 223,500 |
| 2 | University of Waikato | 118,862 | 109,894 |
| 3 | Auckland University of Technology | 117,539 | 112,853 |
| 4 | University of Otago | 113,991 | 94,749 |
| 5 | Massey University | 106,475 | 103,015 |
| 6 | University of Canterbury | 93,150 | 88,813 |
| 7 | Victoria University of Wellington | 92,966 | 89,310 |
| 8 | Lincoln University, New Zealand | 39,022 | 37,574 |