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3 Best Bachelor's Science Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland leads the 3 Bachelor's Science universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Otago (QS World #197) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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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 (10,164,784 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.

What the courses look like

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

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Science in New Zealand?

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 Science 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 Science in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Science course take in New Zealand?

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

When do Bachelor's Science courses start in New Zealand?

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

Which university has the most Bachelor's Science courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 3, ahead of University of Otago (2).

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