Top New Zealand Universities on YouTube by Subscribers
2026 YouTube University Ranking
Introduction
What are the most popular New Zealand Universities on YouTube? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 YouTube University Ranking (August 2026 data) of all New Zealand higher-education institutions on YouTube 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 YouTube University Ranking is to offer an approximate popularity index for each New Zealand university on the YouTube social media platform, based on the total number of subscribers. Read also our article about the importance of Social Media for Universities and prospective students.
New Zealand Universities on YouTube
| Rank | University | Subscribers | Avg views per video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland University of Technology | 46,800 | 21,851 |
| 2 | University of Otago | 38,600 | 21,900 |
| 3 | University of Auckland | 25,900 | 3,399 |
| 4 | University of Canterbury | 11,500 | 4,429 |
| 5 | University of Waikato | 11,000 | 6,373 |
| 6 | Victoria University of Wellington | 3,990 | 1,963 |
| 7 | Lincoln University, New Zealand | 1,960 | 3,871 |