Master of Planning 

at Lincoln University, Lincoln

Lincoln University New Zealand's cost for international students varies as per the program and the level of courses. Also, the university has different tuition fees for international students that are mentioned in the table below as per the courses:

International students seeking admission to Lincoln University New Zealand must show English language proficiency and they can do so by submitting IELTS score or by any other scores.

Lincoln University New Zealand has received QS 5 stars for its teaching, employability, global engagement, research, facilities, etc. Furthermore, in 2025, as per a top-ranking publisher, the university has been placed at #371 position. In short, it has retained its global position in the Top 25% of universities. Furthermore, a wide range of scholarship opportunities are available to international students.

Lincoln University New Zealand has a history of being a leading land-based centre of education. The study programs at the university encompass Food, Wine and Beer Production, Environmental Management, Business, Accounting, and Marketing, especially in Agribusiness – Science, Property Management, Landscape Architecture, Tourism, Sport and Recreation Management. Some of the popular programs of the university among international students are MSc in Food Innovation, Bachelor of Agriculture, Master of Horticultural Science, etc.

Lincoln University New Zealand ranks at #362 position in the QS ranking. The university’s position has improved from the last year as, in 2023, the university was placed at #368 position. When it comes to The Times Higher Education rankings, the university ranks at #401-500 in 2024. It was at the same position in 2023. Furthermore, it has been awarded QS 5 stars.

Also Check: Top Colleges in New Zealand - QS Rankings 2024

Lincoln University NZ MSc in Food Innovation expands the student’s future with the knowledge and skills to create new foods, and to be at the forefront of creating original and innovative nutritional solutions. The duration of this course is 12-months. Furthermore, by studying this course, students are going to gain an awareness of the market challenges and issues in developing new food products, and learn about food quality, composition and processing safety, human nutrition and sensory evaluation. Students are going to graduate with the abilities to succeed in both national and international companies, and be able to design and create own unique products.

To get the student visa to study at New Zealand universities, international students are required to provide the evidence of their funds for maintaining living expense and paying tuition cost.

For the maintenance purpose or living expenses, international students are required to hold  NZD 20,000 per year (INR 9.9 L) for the long term study. 

However, the country requires NZD 1,667 (INR 81.9 K) per month if the course study is shorter than 1 year. If the international students is studying in compulsory education for 1 year to 13 months, they are required to provide the proof of fund NZD 17,000 (INR 8.4 L) per year or NZD  1,417 (INR 69.6 K) per month

Master of Science in Food Innovation Lincoln University admission requirements are given below:

• A relevant New Zealand Level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time) equivalent courses
• English language proficiency score: Accepted tests are IELTS / PTE / TOEFL

Lincoln University New Zealand admission requirements for Indian students are given below:

Undergraduate

• CBSE: The applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling and a minimum average of 75%, and 60% in English
• ISC: The applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling and a minimum average of 75%
• One year of study at a recognised university: Minimum 50% average (if applicable)

Postgraduate

• A relevant degree with at least B-average or better in the final year for taught master’s
• A relevant degree with at least B-average in the 300 level and final year (Full-time equivalent) courses for Research Master’s

To get admission at the Lincoln University USA, students are required to submit certain specific documents and meet the eligiblity condition of the university as mentioned below:

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) or better on the scale of 4.0 on the high school graduation transcripts for the admission in the bachelor's degree program. Similarly, for the postgraduate degree programme, students are required to have a minimum CGPA of 2.7 (B-) or better on a 4.0 scale in their bachelor's degree.

• For the international students, applicants are required to provide the proof og their English language test scores along with other supporting documents.