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 located about 15 km (9 mi) outside the city of Christchurch, in Lincoln, Canterbury.
Ranked Top 407 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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ARWU
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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THE
ARWU
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
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 Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Economics | 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 |