Top New Zealand Universities on Instagram by Followers
2026 Instagram University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular New Zealand Universities on Instagram? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Instagram University Ranking of all New Zealand higher-education institutions on Instagram meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in New Zealand
- 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 Instagram University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each New Zealand university on the Instagram 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.
New Zealand Universities on Instagram
| Rank | University | Followers | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Auckland | 86,348 | 1,604 |
| 2 | University of Otago | 46,417 | 2,071 |
| 3 | Auckland University of Technology | 35,716 | 1,311 |
| 4 | University of Waikato | 35,047 | 3,378 |
| 5 | Massey University | 34,593 | 2,321 |
| 6 | University of Canterbury | 34,218 | 2,674 |
| 7 | Lincoln University, New Zealand | 11,928 | 2,517 |