1 Fine Arts University in New Zealand

Of the 1 Fine Arts universities in New Zealand, University of Auckland ranks highest at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

University of Auckland

Public University · 4 courses in Fine Arts

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

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Auckland at #65 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Auckland has the largest research record in this group, with 10,164,784 citations and an h-index of 775.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Auckland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Auckland, founded in 1883. University of Auckland is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is Full-time: 1 year 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 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Fine Arts in New Zealand?

University of Auckland (QS World #65) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Fine Arts in New Zealand?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Fine Arts course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 1 year, with Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Fine Arts 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 Fine Arts courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 4.

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