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67 University of Auckland โ€“ QS 2027 rank
14 Programme areas with strong career relevance
16 Major / relevant sectors
12 Job roles with indicative salary ranges

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Build Your Global Career in New Zealand

New Zealand combines QS-ranked universities and specialist institutes with career-relevant programmes across agriculture, technology, engineering, healthcare, finance and many more sectors.

Education Beyond Classrooms

New Zealand is home to universities such as the University of Auckland, University of Otago, Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. Students can choose from technology, AI and cybersecurity, engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, agriculture, food, environment and hospitality programmes.

QS-ranked universities
Institutes, colleges & specialist providers
Agriculture & food industries
Technology, AI & cybersecurity
Engineering & construction
Tourism & hospitality

Quality Education

Study at Auckland, Otago, Massey, Victoria University of Wellington and other universities with QS 2027 rankings listed below.

Agriculture & Food

Agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, dairy, forestry and fisheries-related programmes and industries.

Technology & AI

Explore computer science, data science, AI, cybersecurity and cloud computing programmes.

Engineering & Construction

Civil, electrical, mechanical and construction engineering with project management pathways.

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Why Choose New Zealand?

New Zealand offers programmes across agriculture, forestry, food and dairy, information technology, engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, supply chain, tourism, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, supported by universities, institutes and specialist providers.

Students can compare institutions based on their academic background, budget and career goals, and should always check the exact programme, entry requirements and fees.

โœ“ University of Auckland ranked 67 in QS World University Rankings 2027
โœ“ Strong agriculture, forestry, dairy and food sectors
โœ“ Institutes, private colleges and specialist providers alongside universities
โœ“ Wide range of career-relevant programmes

Important Notes

Please read these before you shortlist.

8 New Zealand universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS ranking edition Rankings shown are from QS World University Rankings 2027. Ranking positions can change annually.
Verified ranks only A numerical QS rank is shown only where the ranking is verified for that institution and edition.
Salary figures Salary figures are indicative gross annual ranges, not guarantees. Actual pay depends on employer, location, experience, qualifications, professional registration and specialization.
Regulated careers For professional / regulatory careers such as medicine, nursing and law, local registration / licensing requirements apply.

Major / Relevant Sectors in New Zealand

New Zealand offers opportunities across agriculture, forestry, food and dairy, marine industries, technology, engineering, healthcare, finance, tourism and clean energy. Explore the sectors below and match your course with the industry you want to build a career in.

๐ŸŒพ Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture & Viticulture
๐ŸŒฒ Forestry & Wood Processing
๐Ÿฅ› Food & Dairy
๐ŸŸ Fisheries, Aquaculture & Marine Industries
๐Ÿ’ป Information Technology, Software & Data
๐Ÿค– AI, Automation & Cybersecurity
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Construction & Infrastructure
โš™๏ธ Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
๐Ÿฅ Healthcare & Life Sciences
๐Ÿ’ฐ Accounting, Finance & Business Services
๐Ÿšš Supply Chain, Logistics & International Trade
๐Ÿจ Tourism & Hospitality
๐Ÿ”‹ Renewable Energy & Sustainability
๐ŸŒ Environmental Management
๐Ÿญ Manufacturing & Advanced Technology
๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Aerospace & Space Technology

Programmes with Strong Career Relevance

These programme areas can lead to career opportunities across technology, engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, supply chain, environment, agriculture and hospitality.

๐Ÿ’ป Computer Science & Software Engineering
๐Ÿ“Š Data Science & Analytics
๐Ÿค– Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing
โš™๏ธ Civil, Electrical, Mechanical & Construction Engineering
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Construction & Project Management
๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ Nursing & Healthcare
๐Ÿงฌ Biotechnology, Biomedical Science & Clinical Research
๐Ÿ’ฐ Accounting & Finance
๐Ÿ“ˆ Business Analytics & Business Management
๐Ÿšš Supply Chain & Logistics
๐ŸŒฑ Environmental Science, Renewable Energy & Sustainability
๐ŸŒพ Agriculture, Agritech & Food Science
๐Ÿจ Hospitality & Tourism
QS World University Rankings 2027

Top Universities in New Zealand

New Zealand universities with their QS World University Rankings 2027 positions. Always compare the exact programme, entry requirements and location.

QS 2027 Rank: 67

University of Auckland

Auckland

QS 2027 Rank: 198

University of Otago

Dunedin

QS 2027 Rank: 215

Massey University

Palmerston North / Auckland / Wellington

QS 2027 Rank: =241

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington

QS 2027 Rank: 261

University of Canterbury

Christchurch

QS 2027 Rank: =293

University of Waikato

Hamilton

QS 2027 Rank: =419

Lincoln University

Lincoln, Canterbury

QS 2027 Rank: 431

Auckland University of Technology

Auckland

Other Tertiary Institutions in New Zealand

New Zealand also has many institutes, private colleges, pathway providers and specialist schools. Examples include the institutions below and other specialist providers. They are listed for reference and are not part of the QS ranking table.

๐Ÿซ Ara Institute of Canterbury
๐Ÿซ Unitec
๐Ÿซ Otago Polytechnic
๐Ÿซ Wintec
๐Ÿซ Toi Ohomai
๐Ÿซ Southern Institute of Technology
๐Ÿซ Manukau Institute of Technology
๐Ÿซ Eastern Institute of Technology
๐Ÿซ WelTec
๐Ÿซ Whitireia
๐Ÿซ UCOL
๐Ÿซ NorthTec
๐Ÿซ Whitecliffe
๐Ÿซ Auckland Institute of Studies
๐Ÿซ NZMA
๐Ÿซ WITT
๐Ÿซ Computer Power Plus
๐Ÿซ NZSE
๐Ÿซ Le Cordon Bleu Wellington
๐Ÿซ NZST
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Indicative Salary Ranges in New Zealand

Indicative gross annual salary ranges across 12 popular career paths in New Zealand.

All figures in NZ$ Gross Annual Salary Indicative Estimates
Indicative salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative market ranges, not guarantees. Actual pay depends on employer, location, experience, qualifications, professional registration and specialization.

Software Engineer

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 65Kโ€“90K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 90Kโ€“130K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 130Kโ€“180K+ Senior Career

Data Analyst

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 60Kโ€“80K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 80Kโ€“110K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 110Kโ€“140K Senior Career

Data Scientist

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 70Kโ€“95K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 95Kโ€“130K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 130Kโ€“170K+ Senior Career

Cybersecurity Specialist

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 75Kโ€“100K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 100Kโ€“140K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 140Kโ€“190K+ Senior Career

Cloud Engineer

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 80Kโ€“105K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 105Kโ€“145K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 145Kโ€“200K+ Senior Career

Registered Nurse

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 60Kโ€“75K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 75Kโ€“95K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 95Kโ€“120K+ Senior Career

Civil Engineer

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 60Kโ€“85K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 85Kโ€“120K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 120Kโ€“160K Senior Career

Electrical Engineer

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 65Kโ€“90K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 90Kโ€“125K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 125Kโ€“170K Senior Career

Construction Project Manager

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 70Kโ€“95K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 95Kโ€“140K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 140Kโ€“200K+ Senior Career

Accountant

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 55Kโ€“75K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 75Kโ€“110K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 110Kโ€“150K+ Senior Career

Business Analyst

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 60Kโ€“85K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 85Kโ€“120K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 120Kโ€“160K Senior Career

Financial Analyst

Gross annual salary ยท NZ$
0โ€“2 YRS 65Kโ€“90K Early Career
3โ€“5 YRS 90Kโ€“130K Mid Career
5โ€“8 YRS 130Kโ€“180K Senior Career
How to read these ranges

Salaries are indicative gross annual ranges in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) for 0โ€“2, 3โ€“5 and 5โ€“8 years of experience. They should not be read as guaranteed outcomes.

For professional / regulatory careers such as medicine, nursing and law, local registration / licensing requirements apply.

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