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5 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in New Zealand

University of Otago tops our list of 5 Agriculture & Environment universities in New Zealand at #197 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Massey University (QS World #230) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240). The universities on this list offer 13 matching courses between them.

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Massey University

Public University · 4 courses in Agriculture & Environment

NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1927Founded
30,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#230 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in New Zealand

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #197 (University of Otago) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Otago has the largest research record in this group, with 6,669,942 citations and an h-index of 662.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Otago (1), Manawatū-Whanganui (1) and Wellington (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Otago, founded in 1869. Massey University is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 1 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 3 blocks of 20 weeks. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Massey University is the least expensive at USD 22,000 a year and University of Otago the most at USD 24,000; the middle of the range is about USD 23,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Agriculture & Environment?

University of Otago (QS World #197), Massey University (QS World #230) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Massey University is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in New Zealand?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run 3 blocks of 20 weeks.

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in New Zealand?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Agriculture & Environment courses in New Zealand?

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, with 6, ahead of Massey University (4).

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