New Zealand University

Lincoln University is located in Lincoln township, approximately a 30-minute drive from Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island. Situated in the Canterbury region, Lincoln is a peaceful student-focused town that offers a welcoming, vibrant, and dynamic study environment. Its proximity to Christchurch gives students convenient access to cultural attractions, entertainment, transport, and essential city amenities.

Established in 1878 as a School of Agriculture, Lincoln University is the oldest agricultural education institution in the Southern Hemisphere. It was previously associated with the University of Canterbury before becoming an independent New Zealand university in 1990. In 2011, Lincoln University merged with Telford Polytechnic, expanding access to joint degree programmes, practical agricultural training, and large-scale commercial farms. Although the campus is relatively compact, the university is internationally recognised for agriculture, land management, and high-quality research.

Lincoln University is New Zealand’s specialist university for agriculture and land-based studies. It offers programmes through the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Faculty of Environment, Society and Design. Students can choose from Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s programmes, and Doctoral qualifications in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, commerce, and land-related disciplines.

• Lincoln University is New Zealand’s only university specialising in agriculture and land-related studies.

• Agriculture is one of New Zealand’s largest industries, and the university benefits from the country’s clean, natural environment. This helps make Lincoln University’s agricultural programmes internationally recognised.

• Diploma programmes in farm management, horticulture, and landscaping are available for students seeking practical vocational training or those with previous experience in related fields.

• Bachelor’s programmes cover a wide range of agriculture-related subjects, including agribusiness, agricultural science, viticulture and oenology, property management, and landscape architecture.

• Lincoln University focuses strongly on sustainability, environmental protection, and advanced agricultural research. It operates several specialist research centres and commercial subsidiaries that develop and commercialise the latest technologies and innovations for agriculture, land management, and environmental industries.

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• In addition, some programmes may require extra application materials, such as a portfolio or personal statement. Admission requirements and supporting documents may vary by programme and can change from year to year.