Top New Zealand Universities on X (Twitter)
2026 X (Twitter) University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular New Zealand Universities on X (formerly Twitter)? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 X University Ranking of all New Zealand higher-education institutions on X 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 X University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each New Zealand university on the X 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 X (Twitter)
| Rank | University | Followers | Avg monthly posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Auckland | 49,239 | 39 |
| 2 | University of Otago | 21,225 | 66 |
| 3 | Auckland University of Technology | 15,867 | 113 |
| 4 | Massey University | 15,858 | 73 |
| 5 | Victoria University of Wellington | 15,578 | 48 |
| 6 | University of Waikato | 12,790 | 69 |
| 7 | University of Canterbury | 11,945 | 50 |
| 8 | Lincoln University, New Zealand | 8,819 | 17 |
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Read also our article about the Importance of Social Media for Universities and prospective students.