Top Universities in New Zealand Where Indian Students Getting Enrolled

New Zealand is home to some of the best universities of the world. In top 6 of them most of Indian students are getting enrolled.

This beautiful country is a popular study destination now. In fact, recent studies show 28% growth in the number of Indian students who are selecting it if they wish to study abroad. The year 2024 has witnessed a further 6% increase in university enrolments.

Also, a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit places New Zealand at number 1 in the list of countries for educating students for the future. This is because universities here impart education to help students develop skills which are required by the world. Moreover, youngsters enjoy their student life in an open, fair and free society.

Popularly known as ‘The land of the long white cloud’, it is also one of the top tourist destinations of the world having a wonderful range of landscape, classy cities, spots for adventurous outdoor activities and, of course, a multi-cultural feel.

These are the top 6 universities where Indian students are getting enrolled in large numbers:

1. University of Auckland

• One of the top universities in the QS World University Rankings 2018, country’s leading university for Graduate Employability
• Placed at no 82 in the world, the University is the only New Zealand University in the top 100
• Popular courses offered in Bioengineering, Health Sciences, Education & Social Work, Law, Engineering, Creative arts and so on
• In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018, among the top 50 universities worldwide for 18 of subjects on offer

2. Auckland University of Technology

• Placed at number 15th in the world for global outlook and also top rated for academic teaching
• Teaching is resourceful, responsive and interactive, characterized by modern approaches, resources and technologies
• Popular courses offered in Art & Design, Business & Economics, Colab- Creative Technologies, Communication Studies, Education, Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Health Sciences and others
• Offers some of the most wide-ranging student services and support in country

3. University of Canterbury

• New Zealand's second oldest university, very prestigious
• Ranked in the world's 250 university, gives exceptional educational foundation
• Popular courses offered in arts, Business & Law, Education, Health & Human Development, Engineering, Science, Language, Media & Entertainment and so on
• There are award-winning and esteemed researchers who oversee postgraduate students

4. University of Waikato

• In the top 1.1% globally in the latest QS World University Rankings
• Awarded a five star rating by QS Stars, confirming the University's status as a renowned university
• Popular courses offered in Accounting & Finance, Business & Management Studies, Computer Science & Information Systems, Communication & Media Studies, Law, Linguistics and so on
• Provides a future-focused education and plays an active part in global research

5. Lincoln University

• World-ranked as ranking is 319 in the QS World University Rankings, also has QS Five Stars rating
• Applied programs prepare students for flourishing careers, alumni have a 15% higher employment rate than graduates from other New Zealand universities
• Popular courses offered in Agribusiness & Commerce, Agriculture & Life Sciences, Environment, Society & Design, English Literature and so on
• A range of support services available to help make time of foreign students as enjoyable as possible.

6. Otago University

• Very prestigious and New Zealand's oldest university
• Proud to be 1 of the 7 members of the Matariki Network of Universities
• Popular courses offered in Health Sciences, Humanities, Business, Life Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology and so on
• Committed to the overall development and training of foreign students

Apart from these various other universities and institutions are also popular among Indian students like PIHMS, ARA, NMIT, Whitireia and so on.