Oldest Universities in New Zealand
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in New Zealand? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 8 New Zealand higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in New Zealand.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in New Zealand
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| University of Otago | Dunedin | 2 |
| University of Canterbury | Christchurch | 4 |
| Lincoln University, New Zealand | Lincoln | 8 |
| University of Auckland | Auckland | 1 |
| Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington | 3 |
| Massey University | Palmerston North | 5 |
| University of Waikato | Hamilton | 6 |
| Auckland University of Technology | Auckland | 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in New Zealand?
- There are 8 officially chartered, licensed or accredited New Zealand higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the oldest university in New Zealand?
- University of Otago, located in Dunedin, is the oldest university in New Zealand according to uniRank's research.
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