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3 Best Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland leads the 3 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Otago (QS World #197) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240). Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

University of Auckland

Public University · 13 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

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NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1883Founded
46,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#65 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in New Zealand
2Top pick
OT University of Otago logo
QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

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NZD 33,500 – NZD 45,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1869Founded
21,000Students
3,000International
Admissions open
#197 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in New Zealand

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Auckland (1), Otago (1) and Wellington (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Otago, founded in 1869. University of Auckland is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is Full-time: 4 years and Full-time: 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (10% of courses with a stated intake). University of Auckland offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Victoria University of Wellington is the least expensive at USD 23,000 a year and University of Auckland the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 24,000. 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 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) 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 Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Victoria University of Wellington is the least expensive at about USD 23,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years, with Full-time: 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 13, ahead of University of Otago (8).

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