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Lincoln University Canterbury

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We have a proud, 140-year history of growing New Zealand's knowledge, wealth and productivity.

Lincoln University Canterbury Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #407 Ranking
  • 7 Courses
  • 179 Academic Staff
  • 2,633 Students
  • 1,238 Students (int'l)
  • 1,343 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

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History

  • We were initially linked to Canterbury College and welcomed our first intake of students way back in 1880.
  • In 1896, when agriculture had become well established as the mainstay of New Zealand’s exports, we separated from Canterbury College and became Canterbury Agricultural College, with our own governing body and the ability to award degrees through the University of New Zealand.

Education

  • Our purpose is to facilitate excellent research and education to grow the knowledge of our students, and help shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationships between land, food and ecosystems.

Research

  • The Research Management Office oversees our research outputs and facilitates excellence and relevance in research for the sustainable management of national resources to enhance social, environmental and economic viability.

Career

The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:

  • Agriculture and horticulture
  • Society, tourism and sport
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Design and technology
  • Business and commerce.

Housing services

  • Our campus is home to around 600 students during the university year and you can choose between catered Halls of Residence, self-catered flats, or housing. Students living on campus say it is a fantastic way to enjoy their time at Lincoln. 
  • You’ll make friends for life; there’s always something fun going on and you’re just a short walk away from lectures, gym, shops, cafés and bars.

ICT services

  • There’s free and unlimited WiFi, so you can easily connect with family and friends.

Medical services

  • Have a health issue? Contact Student Health and Support.
  • We are operating and available to support our students with medical care and counselling no matter where you are.

Campus life

  • The picturesque and park-like 58-hectare campus has a supportive, multicultural atmosphere.
  • Around 3500 students from more than 60 countries attend our campus, so it's easy to meet new people.
  • The campus has modern teaching facilities, a comprehensive library, and information technology laboratories with 24-hour access, as well as free cark parking, eateries, a printery, a travel agency, and world-class sporting facilities.
  • On-campus accommodation is home to about 600 students during the university year. Options include catered Halls of Residence, self-catered residential halls and student flats.

Student clubs

  • Join one of our clubs or organisations to enhance the student experience.
  • It’s a great way to meet new people, broaden your horizons, and have some fun.
  • The Lincoln University Students’ Association (LUSA) oversees the management of the University’s clubs and organisations.
  • They can fill you in on what’s available or provide assistance with setting up your own club. Contact LUSA’s Clubs Coordinator or visit LUSA on campus.

Accreditation

Lincoln has formal industry accreditation with the following organisations, either as an organisation or through individual research and education offerings:

  • European Cooperation in Science and Technology 
  • New Zealand Institute of Valuers
  • New Zealand Green Building Council
  • New Zealand Planning Institute 
  • Pacific Rim Real Estate Society 
  • Property Council New Zealand
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 
  • Urban Allotment Gardens
  • Valuers' Registration Board 

Lincoln University Canterbury Overview

Lincoln University Canterbury Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 8.4% New Zealand
Top 17.4% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

407

By TopUniversities

Dropped 36 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
362 371 407

World University Rankings

501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
401 501 501

Best Global Universities Rankings

1176

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 39 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1032 1137 1176

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2025 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
801 - -

Lincoln University Canterbury Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
New Zealand Country
Christchurch City

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