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5 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland leads the 5 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230). Across the whole list there are 44 courses to choose from.

5 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 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
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2Top pick
OT University of Otago logo
QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago

Public University · 24 courses in 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
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3Top pick
MA Massey University logo
QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Massey University

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

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

4 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

5 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Auckland (1), Otago (1) and Manawatū-Whanganui (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.

Inside the course list

By level: 23 bachelor's, 12 diploma and 4 master's. The usual length is Full-time: 4 years and Full-time: 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (64% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (29% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 24 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Massey University is the least expensive at USD 22,000 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in New Zealand?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a 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 Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 64% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

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

University of Otago, with 24, ahead of University of Auckland (13).

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