Education
New Zealand schools and tertiary institutions have produced some global household names in all fields of endeavours, names such as that of famed mountaineer, Sir Edmund Hillary, nuclear physicist, Sir Ernest Rutherford, film producers, Taika Waititi and Jane Campion; actors and Directors such as Sam Neill, John Clark, Russell Crowe, Marton Csokas and Temuera Morrison, sportsmen and women such as Jonah Lomu and Valerie Adams, singer and songwriters such as Lorde, record making aviator, Jean Batten and the list goes on.
Aotearoa New Zealand is known for its innovation, born of necessity, and our schools and businesses reflect that ethos. For more information on our schools, universities and explore below.
Our Universities
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New Zealand is home to eight universities of the highest quality, three of which are on the South Island with the remaining five located on the North Island. All are ranked in the top 3% (600) universities in the world.
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New Zealand’s universities are also highly ranked by subject. Our universities rank in the world’s top 100 in 31 out of a possible 54 subjects. Individual universities appear in the top 50 for courses in Archaeology, English Language & Literature, Linguistics, Engineering - Civil and Structural, Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Veterinary Science, Anthropology, Development Studies, Education, Sport-related subjects, Marketing.
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New Zealand graduates enjoy some of the best graduate outcomes in the world – with high completion and employment rates and low rates of under-employment. Read more on graduate outcomes.
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New Zealand universities have a robust and multi-layered quality assurance system, which ensures programmes, teaching and learning are of a very high standard.
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The strong reputation of New Zealand universities is the key reason 93% of our international university students choose to study in the country.
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Seven of our universities are comprehensive universities, offering a broad range of subjects, including arts, sciences, commerce, engineering and health sciences. Lincoln University is a specialist land-based university.
Read how New Zealand universities are:
Our Schools
New Zealand has three types of schools: state schools, which are government owned and funded; state integrated schools, which are government funded but may charge compulsory fees; and private schools, with set annual fees. There are 50 private schools within NZ.
Schooling is compulsory for children between 5 and 16 years of age.
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Our Crown Research Institutes
There are 50 Crown Research Institutes located across the regions. Some of them enjoy shared accommodation. See map below.
Our Polytechs
Te Pūkenga is a national network of polytechs that exist across the country. They offer flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life — on-the-job, on campus and online. Read more. Learn more about the nation's polytech network.