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2 Best Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in New Zealand

Of the 2 Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture universities in New Zealand, University of Otago ranks highest at #197 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Otago at #197 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Otago is cited most (6,693,288 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Otago (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Otago, founded in 1869. University of Otago is the largest, with 21,000 students.

Inside the course list

100% are full-time. Open Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture in New Zealand?

University of Otago (QS World #197) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture in New Zealand?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture courses in New Zealand?

Open Polytechnic, with 1, ahead of University of Otago (1).

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