Overview
For Students
Research
profile logo default

Lincoln University (New Zealand)

Ranked
Lincoln, New Zealand
501–600th in World University Rankings 2025
  • About
  • Rankings
  • Impact Rankings
  • Key stats
  • Jobs
  • Subjects
  • Downloads
  • FAQs
  • Suggested universities
chevron up

About

Basic information and contact details for Lincoln University (New Zealand)

institution

Lincoln University is one of the leading higher education institutions in New Zealand, specialising in land use and management. Its Maori name is Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki.
The university started out in 1878 as a school of agriculture linked to Canterbury College. As agriculture became the crucial foundation for New Zealand’s international trade, the school grew into a college, and in 1990 became an independent institution.
Lincoln’s mission is to address the challenges “Feed the World”, “Live Well” and “Protect the Future”. As such, it has a particular focus on teaching research linked to sustainability and climate change. For example, the university hosts the National Centre for Nitrous Oxide Measurement.
The Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce teaches students how to run successful and sustainable agricultural businesses.
The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences focuses on improving agricultural productivity through knowledge of biology, technology and other scientific disciplines.
The Faculty of Environment, Society and Design teaches disciplines such as landscape architecture and tourism.
The University Studies and English Language Division is an opportunity for students to attend who lack the necessary entrance requirements to attend the main university, or who want to brush up on their English language skills.
Lincoln University owes several farms around New Zealand. As well as providing a living example to students, profits from the farms go towards scholarships.

chevron up

Rankings

Select the type of rankings below to see stats

chevron up

Impact Rankings

Select the type of ranking below to see stats

Discover similar universities

Find out more about studying, research and jobs at these universities

the colour logo

suggested

chevron down

Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Lincoln University (New Zealand)

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
52 F : 48 M (1)
globe fill
International student percentage
30% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
12.5 (1)
student
Student total
2515 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

lightbulb up

Do you work for this institution?

Make your university stand out by adding more stats, events and more

chevron down
chevron down

Subjects Taught at Lincoln University (New Zealand)

See below for a range of subjects taught at Lincoln University (New Zealand)

Social Sciences301–400th

  • Sociology

Life Sciences301–400th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Business and Economics251–300th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance