Colleges in New Zealand

VU Wellington QS Ranking 2026 is #4 in New Zealand and #240 in the world in 2026. For the last 3 years, VUW has consistently ranked among the top 250 universities globally as part of the QS Rankings, as can be seen below:

VUW and Uni Auckland are great options for Indian students. However, as to which is better of the two depends on the future career and lifestyle preferences of students. Here is how these compare with each other:

Yes, Indian students can study at the VUW New Zealand without IELTS. Students with a minimum 65% in the Class 12th English exam from either the CBSE, CISCE, or HSC from Maharashtra, West Bengal, or Karnataka state boards, are eligible for an English language waiver.

Students with an HSC from any other state board, with a minimum 70% in the English exams are also eligible for waiver.

The placement rate recorded during OP Jindal Global University MBA placements 2024 was 93%.

The key highlights of MBA placements 2024 at OP Jindal Global University basis NIRF 2025 report are mentioned below:

The salary package offered during OP Jindal Global University MA Public Policy placements 2024 is mentioned below:

OP Jindal Global University provides good placements to students of MA Public Policy. During the placement drive 2024, the highest package offered was 11 LPA. Further, 80% students were placed in 2024.

UC Dean's Award is for international students of this university (for all levels). The scholarship remains open throughout. The tenure of this scholarship is 1 year. It is available for UG, PG, Master's courses. Students must be enrolled in the first year of the course at this university. 

The University of Canterbury ranking is #261 in the 2026 QS rankings. In the Times Higher Education rankings, this university ranks at #601-800 in 2026. A few of the subject rankings of this university are-

• Geography: #49
• Civil and Structural Engineering: #51-100
• Law and Legal Studies: #151-200
• Agriculture and Forestry: #151-200

There is one main campus of the University of Canterbury, Illam campus. But the university has campuses at other locations too, Arts Centre, Dovedale Campus, Nelson Campus, and field stations. Ilam campus of this university is spread across 76 hectares. 

• The RecCentre at the campus is the primary fitness facility of Canterbury University 
• There are 15 cafes, bars and eateries are there on campus