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2 Best Pharmacy Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland tops our list of 2 Pharmacy universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Otago (QS World #197) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

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QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago

Public University · 5 courses in Pharmacy

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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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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #197 (University of Otago); they are listed first, in that order. 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 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Auckland (1) and Otago (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: 3 bachelor's, 2 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is Full-time: 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Otago is the least expensive at USD 24,000 a year and University of Auckland the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 26,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Pharmacy?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Pharmacy in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, University of Otago is the least expensive at about USD 24,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Pharmacy in New Zealand?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Pharmacy course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years.

When do Pharmacy courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Pharmacy courses in New Zealand?

University of Otago, with 5, ahead of University of Auckland (2).

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