Rankings and statistics
As a specialist university focused on the land-based sectors, our global rankings reflect our world-leading research and dedication to supporting our student whānau.
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407 of 1,503 ranked institutions
{{ 'In the top 450 of the world’s universities in the latest QS World University Rankings for 2026.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'In the top 450 of the world’s universities in the latest QS World University Rankings for 2026.' | last-word }}
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82nd for Agriculture and Forestry
{{ 'Our specialist agriculture expertise focused on the land-based sectors, is highly regarded. ' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Our specialist agriculture expertise focused on the land-based sectors, is highly regarded. ' | last-word }}
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Hospitality and Leisure flying high
{{ 'We are ranked in the top 151-175 universities for Hospitality and Leisure in the 2025 QS Rankings' | except-last-word }} {{ 'We are ranked in the top 151-175 universities for Hospitality and Leisure in the 2025 QS Rankings' | last-word }}
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78th in the UI Greenmetric World Uni Rankings
{{ 'Lincoln University has been ranked in the top 100 sustainable universities worldwide for the fifth year running. ' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Lincoln University has been ranked in the top 100 sustainable universities worldwide for the fifth year running. ' | last-word }}
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Awarded QS Five Stars
{{ 'Our reputation, world-class facilities and internationally-renowned research and teaching have garnered accolades.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Our reputation, world-class facilities and internationally-renowned research and teaching have garnered accolades.' | last-word }}
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82% of graduates in paid employment
{{ 'Our practical learning focus and close ties with industry mean that our graduates are more likely to find employment.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Our practical learning focus and close ties with industry mean that our graduates are more likely to find employment.' | last-word }}
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Top 501-600 universities globally in THE Rankings
{{ 'We have achieved the unique and desirable position of a specialist, research-intensive university, where most of our students are postgraduates.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'We have achieved the unique and desirable position of a specialist, research-intensive university, where most of our students are postgraduates.' | last-word }}
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Higher completion rate
{{ '91% of our students achieve successful course completion at all levels.' | except-last-word }} {{ '91% of our students achieve successful course completion at all levels.' | last-word }}
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$106,460 external research funding/ academic FTE
{{ 'Our external research revenue per academic per FTE is notable, a remarkable achievement relevant to our size and wider tertiary sector.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Our external research revenue per academic per FTE is notable, a remarkable achievement relevant to our size and wider tertiary sector.' | last-word }}
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Best ratio of students to staff
{{ 'We have an average of 15 students to one staff member, making it much easier to gain support while studying.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'We have an average of 15 students to one staff member, making it much easier to gain support while studying.' | last-word }}
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3rd oldest university in New Zealand
{{ 'Established in 1878, we offer an outstanding mix of tradition, experience and future focus. ' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Established in 1878, we offer an outstanding mix of tradition, experience and future focus. ' | last-word }}