About
Lincoln University is a public university in New Zealand that was formed in 1990 when Lincoln College, Canterbury was made independent of the University of Canterbury. Founded in 1878, it is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere. It remains the smallest university in New Zealand and one of the eight public universities. The campus is situated on 50 ha of land loca...
Lincoln University is a public university in New Zealand that was formed in 1990 when Lincoln College, Canterbury was made independent of the University of Canterbury. Founded in 1878, it is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere. It remains the smallest university in New Zealand and one of the eight public universities. The campus is situated on 50 ha of land located about 15 km (9 mi) outside the city of Christchurch, in Lincoln, Canterbury.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 407 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 16 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 3,123
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 42%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 565
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 82 | 63.9 | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-520 | - | 2024 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =118 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 124 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 583 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =643 | 37.4 | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lincoln University?
Lincoln University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 407, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,176.
When was Lincoln University founded?
Lincoln University was founded in 1878.
What are the top subjects at Lincoln University?
Top subjects at Lincoln University include: Agriculture & Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Ecology.
Where is Lincoln University located?
Lincoln University is located in Lincoln, New Zealand.