Lincoln University New Zealand

Lincoln University New Zealand is a small public university near Christchurch, in the Canterbury region of the South Island, that began in 1878 as an agricultural school. It focuses on land-based subjects such as agriculture, agribusiness, environmental management, food science, wine science and landscape architecture. The campus sits in the rural town of Lincoln, surrounded by the university's research farms. Living costs are lower than in Auckland or Wellington, and all teaching is in English.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or another test the university accepts
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply online through the university or an approved education agent
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for a Fee Paying Student Visa with your offer of place and proof of funds

11 scholarships, 8 universities and 2 programs in New Zealand. 8 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (University of Auckland International Excellence Scholarship).

Language

English

Currency

NZD ($)

Living costs

$1,000–1,500/mo

Typical tuition

Approx NZD 22,000-35,000 per year (about USD 14,000-22,000), varies by program

• University of Auckland International Excellence ScholarshipPartial Funding · 25 days left
• New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarship 2027Fully Funded · Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki)Fully Funded · Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• New Zealand International ScholarshipsFully Funded · Deadline 28 Mar 2027