Founded in 1878 as a School of Agriculture, the institution was linked to Canterbury College, welcoming its first intake of students in 1880.
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Master's Programmes
Business & Management (8)
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Business (Finance)
- Master Commerce (Agricultural)
- Master Commerce and Management
- Master Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Master Pest Management
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Agricultural Systems
- Master Commerce (Agricultural)
- Master Horticultural Science
- Master Pest Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.Sc. Applied Science
- Master Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Master Science in Food Innovation
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Master Planning
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Master Tourism Management
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Master Planning
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
In 1896, with agriculture now well established as the mainstay of New Zealand’s exports, the School of Agriculture separated from Canterbury College and became Canterbury Agricultural College, with its own governing body and the ability to award degrees through the University of New Zealand.
Education
Degrees and Programmes:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificates and Diplomas
- Distance Delivery
- English Language
- Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Diplomas
- Honours
- PhDPostgraduate
- CertificatesPostgraduate
- DiplomasResearch
- Master'sTaught Master's
Research
- Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit
- Bio-Protection Research Centre
- Centre for Advanced Computational Solutions
- Centre for Food Research and Innovation
- Lincoln University Centre for International Development
Career
The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Society, tourism and sport
- Science
- Environment
- Design and technology
- Business and commerce.
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
317 2
2018
319 24
2017
343
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
501
2018
501 -100
2017
401
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Services
Student services
International Student Support:
The International Services team assists both staff and students, either studying or working internationally, with a variety of services.
Many of the services are performed by the Student Administration team, such as processing enrolment applications or helping with student visas.
Housing services
Every year around 600 students enjoy the experience of living on campus alongside students from around New Zealand and overseas, most of them making friends for life.
First-year students reside in the catered halls and enjoy a buffet breakfast, lunch and home-cooked dinner daily in Te Kete Ika’s dining hall.
Library services
A key component to ensure you succeed in your studies is the University’s Library, Teaching and Learning (LTL) team.
Located in our iconic Ivey Hall, the LTL team are here to help you develop your academic ability during your time at Lincoln with learning support, access to our extensive collection of books and databases, and with study spaces and rooms, to name just a few services.
ICT services
LUHallsNet:
LUHallsNet is a wireless network designed to provide a cost-effective service to suit the majority of residents.
Medical services
- Health assessments for illness or injury
- Health advice and education
- Medical reports
- Immunisation
- Sexual health and contraception
- Minor surgery
- Counselling and mental health concerns
Student Life
Campus life
Te Waihora Campus:
The picturesque and park-like 58-hectare campus has a supportive, multicultural atmosphere.
Around 3500 students from more than 60 countries attend our Te Waihora campus, so it's easy to meet new people.
The campus has modern teaching facilities, a comprehensive library, and information technology laboratories with 24-hour access, as well as free cark parking, eateries, a printery, a travel agency, and world-class sporting facilities.
On-campus accommodation is home to about 600 students during the university year. Options include catered Halls of Residence, self-catered residential halls and student flats.
Sports facilities
Lincoln offers a wide range of sporting clubs and social sport for staff, students and community including badminton, floorball, indoor football, hockey, squash, surfing, tennis and volleyball.
LU Sport overseas the administration and delivery of four major sporting clubs that compete in Christchurch competitions – LU Rugby, LU Netball, LU Basketball and LU Rowing.
Student clubs
- African Students’ Association
- Badminton Club
- Campus Greens
- Chinese Association
- Dance Club
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Diving Club
The Global Study Awards
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