1 Music & Performing Arts University in Auckland

Of the 1 Music & Performing Arts universities in Auckland, University of Auckland ranks highest at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

1Best overall

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

University of Auckland

Public University · 5 courses in Music & Performing Arts

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NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1883Founded

46,000Students

9,000International

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#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 10,118,145 citations and an h-index of 772.

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.

What the courses look like

The usual length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 4 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 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Auckland for Music & Performing Arts?

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 Music & Performing Arts in Auckland?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in Auckland?

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

When do Music & Performing Arts courses start in Auckland?

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 Music & Performing Arts courses in Auckland?

University of Auckland, with 5.

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